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    Client Intake Form Generator

    A professional new-client form for your trade, with health history, consent and signatures. Copy it into Google Forms, Word or print it.

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    Questions

    22

    4 sections

    Time for clients

    4

    Minutes to fill in

    Consent lines

    4

    No photo release

    Signatures

    1

    Client

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    Massage client intake form

    CALM HANDS STUDIO MASSAGE CLIENT INTAKE FORM Please complete this form before your first appointment. Your information is kept private and used only to provide safe service. CONTACT DETAILS - Full name: ________ - Date of birth: ________ - Phone: ________ Email: ________ - Address: ________ - Emergency contact (name and phone): ________ - How did you hear about us? Instagram / Google / Friend / Walk-in / Other MASSAGE QUESTIONS - What is the main reason for your visit today? ________ - Areas to focus on: ________ Areas to avoid: ________ - Preferred pressure: Light / Medium / Firm / Deep - Have you had a professional massage before? Yes / No - Any recent injuries, surgeries or chronic pain? ________ - Are you pregnant or could you be? Yes / No - Do you have high blood pressure, varicose veins, blood clots or a heart condition? Yes / No - Any allergies to oils, lotions or scents (e.g. nut oils)? ________ HEALTH HISTORY - Current medications: ________ - Known allergies: ________ - Conditions (tick any): Diabetes / Epilepsy / Heart condition / High blood pressure / Skin condition / Recent surgery / None - Anything else we should know to keep you safe? ________ CONSENT - I confirm the information above is accurate and I will tell Calm Hands Studio about any changes before future appointments. - I understand results vary and have had the chance to ask questions. - Cancellation policy: I agree to give at least 24 hours notice to cancel or reschedule. - I would like appointment reminders and occasional offers by text or email: Yes / No Client signature: ______________________ Date: ________ For staff use: Reviewed by ________ Date ________ Notes ________

    Text to send with the form

    Hi [client name], thanks for booking with Calm Hands Studio! Before your appointment on [date], please fill in our quick intake form: [form link]. It takes about 3 minutes and helps us get everything ready for you. See you soon!

    Key insights

    What the numbers are saying

    Risk alert

    Collect it before they arrive

    A form filled in at the front desk eats 5 to 10 minutes of the appointment. Sending it with the booking confirmation keeps you on time and flags allergies or contraindications before you start.

    Growth

    Short forms get finished

    This form has 22 questions. Keep first-visit forms under 30 questions and ask for updates on return visits instead of a new form.

    Revenue opportunity

    The cancellation line pays for itself

    Clients who sign a cancellation policy on intake are far less likely to no-show. Pair it with an automatic reminder the day before.

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    What ZenSched automates

    Turn the result into a calmer schedule

    An intake form works best when it goes out with the booking. ZenSched gives you a free booking page with custom booking questions and automatic reminders.

    Questions at booking

    Ask new clients the essentials the moment they book online.

    Automatic reminders

    Reminders go out before every visit, so fewer no-shows.

    No commission

    Free booking page, and you keep every cent.

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    Practical guide

    Client intake forms, done properly

    Why every service business needs an intake form

    An intake form is the first thing a new client fills in, and it quietly protects your business. It tells you about allergies, medications and conditions that change how you work, like blood thinners before a tattoo, pregnancy before a massage, or a dye allergy before colour. It records what the client asked for, so there is no argument about the result later. And a signed consent line, including your cancellation policy, shows the client agreed to your terms before the appointment. Keep the form short, send it before the visit instead of handing over a clipboard, and ask returning clients only to confirm what has changed.

    How to use this template

    1. 01

      Pick your trade

      Massage, hair, nails, lash, facials, tattoo and grooming each get their own safety questions.

    2. 02

      Choose sections

      Turn on health history, a photo release, a guardian signature or reminder consent as you need them.

    3. 03

      Copy it anywhere

      Paste into Google Forms, Jotform, Word or Canva, or print copies for the front desk.

    4. 04

      Send it before the visit

      Use the ready text to send the form link with every new booking confirmation.

    What to ask by trade

    TradeMust-ask question
    MassagePregnancy, blood clots, recent injuries, oil allergies
    Hair colourDye allergy and patch test, previous box dye
    LashContact lenses, adhesive allergy, eye conditions
    TattooAge and ID, blood thinners, skin conditions
    Pet groomingVaccinations, vet contact, behaviour

    Good form habits

    Under 30

    questions on a first visit

    3 min

    target time to fill in

    Every year

    ask clients to review it

    Every intake form should include

    • Contact details and an emergency contact.
    • Trade-specific safety questions.
    • Allergies, medications and conditions.
    • Your cancellation policy, agreed in writing.
    • A signature and date.

    FAQ

    Questions about this tool

    Is this client intake form template free?+

    Yes. It is free, needs no signup and runs in your browser. Nothing you type is saved or sent.

    What should a massage intake form include?+

    Contact details, reason for the visit, pressure preference, areas to avoid, recent injuries, pregnancy, circulation or heart conditions and oil allergies, plus a signed consent.

    Can I use this in Google Forms?+

    Yes. Copy the questions into Google Forms or any form builder, then send the link to clients when they book.

    Is an intake form a legal waiver?+

    No. It records client information and consent, but it is not a full liability waiver. Rules vary by location, so have a local professional review it if you need a waiver.

    How do I get clients to fill it in before the appointment?+

    Send the form link with the booking confirmation and a reminder the day before. Clients finish it at home and you start on time.

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