Far Hills Electrolysis of Oakwood (Dayton), OH / Business Info

OFFICE POLICIES

It is now and has always been my policy to provide the utmost in hygiene for my clientele. I use only pre-sterilized, disposable probes as well as sterilized tweezers (forceps). Each of these are used only one time per client. Used probes are disposed of properly and tweezers are cleaned in an ultra-sonic cleaner prior to being sterilized in an on-site dry heat sterilizer, as per Centers for Disease Control guidelines for my field. I perform periodic sterilizer tests and have documentation on the premises for confirmation. Naturally, my hands are washed between each client and I wear latex or non-latex gloves, while equipment and furnishings used during treatments are disinfected between clients. See: Sterilization Practices for further information.

OFFICE HOURS:
Office hours are currently Tuesdays and Thursdays, mid-afternoons into early evening hours to accommodate clients with typical work schedules who need to come after their workday.

CONSULTATION:
I require all new clients to come in first for a consultation (free of charge) which involves filling out essential, confidential paperwork before any procedure can be provided. This period is also a good time for a potential client to get to know whether they feel comfortable with me as I in turn learn about them and their problem with unwanted hair. Additionally, this is an opportune time to answer any questions a client may have. The consultation session, all-in-all, takes about ½ hour. Most clients choose to also schedule their first treatment to immediately follow their consultation. This first treatment session is always booked for a ½-hour time period, which may sound like a lot, but is needed for both client and myself to find acceptable current levels and correct timing (meaning that we need to find a “happy medium” that is not only as comfortable as possible to the client but adjusted enough to efficiently and effectively treat a significant number of follicles during this and each successive session).

FEES:
As far as fees paid, I accept either cash or checks as methods of payment. There is also a $55.00 returned-check fee. My rates are very competitive, based on my level of experience, location, and the particular state I am in (fees charged can vary greatly based on these factors, alone). These rates are also calculated to include the Board Certification title I hold, which goes beyond the required State of Ohio “Cosmetic Therapy” license and involves the further time and expense of additional continuing education hours for re-certification. . Prices are based on block of time scheduled, 1/2-hour or 1-hour, and range from $53.00 - $85.00 respectively, which includes all Ohio state sales tax.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

My office has a 24-hour cancellation policy, requiring that I be notified a minimum of 24 hours prior to any cancellation, or payment will be owed for the time scheduled, unless, of course, there are extenuating emergencies that involve either dependent family members or critical weather-related events occurring at the time of appointment. This policy is in effect due to the fact that others are usually waiting who, needing that same time period and if given enough notice themselves, could have and would have taken that appointment time. It is merely a common courtesy to all involved, so my clients rarely, if ever, have a problem with this.

CREDENTIALS
In the state of Ohio, attendance at an electrolysis school approved and certified by the Medical Board of Ohio is required to earn the minimum 600 clock-hours necessary to sit for the Medical Board’s licensing exam. The license title that Ohio’s electrologists earn, upon passing with a minimum 75%, is “Cosmetic Therapist”. This is the “C.T.” that follows all of Ohio’s licensed electrologist’s names. In other words, we are all licensed by the Medical Board in Ohio. Otherwise, we don’t practice! Some electrologists in this state were practicing before the Medical Board was required to once again oversee electrologists. These electrologists were overseen most recently by the Cosmetology Board and, if they had been practicing further back in years, may have also been included in the electrologists initially regulated by the Medical Board. This group, as well as those previously under the Cosmetology Board alone, were “grand-fathered“ in (the new regulations requiring a minimum of 600 course hours to sit for Medical Board exams was waived due to their years of experience of practice in the field) after the Medical Board legally became the governing body in March of 1992. Some of these electrologists may still use their original title of Licensed Electrologist, or L.E. as well as the current C.T. title.

The “C.P.E.” that follows the “C.T.” after my name
stands for Certified Professional Electrologist which
is an International Board Certification credential.

It is an extra and optional title I earned by sitting for an exam given by the International Board of Electrologist Certification (I.B.E.C.). This exam board is commissioned by the American Electrology Association (see: Information on Credentialing and Licensing Organizations).

Although there are a few other certification titles available, I chose this particular certification because of it’s reputation of requiring a thorough educational approach to electrolysis. Due to this, it is a respected title to hold in the electrology field. In addition to the A.E.A., I am a member of the Kettering/Moraine/Oakwood Chamber of Commerce (see: Information on Credentialing and Licensing Organizations).

For re-licensing purposes, Ohio requires that electrologists earn 25 continuing education hours every 2 years. This requirement naturally benefits Ohio clients of electrolysis due the necessity of Ohio’s electrologists to continue the learning process for their occupation. To become re-certified for my board certification, I am required to earn 75 continuing education hours every 5 years, which is a considerable amount of extended education, but well worth the time and expenses in order to stay abreast of information pertinent to my line of work. These combined requirements underscore my commitment to continued learning within and beyond the scope of my field.

AN ESTABLISHED BUSINESS

Far Hills Electrolysis was opened in April of 1994 after I passed the required Ohio licensing exam given by the Medical Board of Ohio, and once I had tested for and received my Board Certification (C.P.E.) through the American Electrology Association (A.E.A.). The office was then located at 2545 Far Hills Avenue, where I remained for eight years.

After moving to a second location (the current 2300 Far Hills Avenue address) in 2002, I added “of Oakwood” to my business name to emphasize my long-standing presence within the Oakwood community.

BIO...
My philosophy pertaining to electrolysis is that the primary focus needs to center on the final condition of a client’s skin, always erring on the side of caution when performing electrolysis. Sure, problems can crop up (see: Can There Be Complications?), but, with the cooperation of the client (See: Aftercare), the end result can be nothing short of amazing.

My education was received at the Ohio Institute of Electrology under the direction of Peggy Ewald, B.A., M.A.of Ed. The school was located in Tiffin, Ohio, and is currently closed, as a school opened in Columbus that was more centrally located, owned and run by Earl and Debbie Butcher, (also graduates of O.I.E.) about the same time that Peggy was ready to begin pursuing other interests.

The school’s educational emphasis was on the “blend” method of electrolysis (explained in What Exactly Is Electrolysis?) although all modalities were taught, enabling graduates of the school to provide whichever modality (see: What Are “Modalities”?) they deemed most beneficial for each individual client.

The Ohio Institute of Electrology provided education in all areas necessary for the proper treatment of our clients, such as dermatology, endocrinology, anatomy and physiology, histology, pathology and components of electricity. Personally, I loved being a student, and as such, enjoyed the challenge of learning the information contained within each course. The field of electrology contains a lot of elements that I find fascinating, especially the medical aspects of it.

My practice allows me to meet some incredible people and I have been continually blessed with the clients who come through my door. It is my hope to provide everyone with expert treatment and care. Helping people feel better about themselves from the “inside out” was one of the reasons I decided to become an electrologist. Prior to that decision, I was studying to become a therapist, where I would help people from the “outside in”! Similar types of work. They each just focus on different ways to help people retrieve their self-esteem. One of the goals I have in my practice is to prevent any client from feeling like just another “number” and hopefully, I achieve that.