Sliding Scale Guide

Written By Vix Walker

I offer opt-in sliding scale pricing for trans+, QTBIPOC, disabled and neurodivergent clients.

Note - I am only able to offer a limited number of sliding scale appointments per month, so if you can afford to pay my normal rate please leave these appointments available to those who can’t.

Please be sure to indicate there that you would like to take advantage of the sliding scale, there is a box to do so on my booking forms in my scheduling page. I cannot accommodate sliding scale pricing to clients who do not request it at the point of booking.

When I pay more, I know that I am helping my artist support themselves, as well as ensuring they are able to offer services to those who would otherwise not be able to access them. 

When I pay in the middle, I know I am helping the artist cover supply costs and . And when I pay at the bottom, I know I am letting my community hold me and support me. All of these are acceptable ways of participating. 

Consider paying more on the scale if you:

  • own the home you live in

  • have investments, retirement accounts, or inherited money

  • travel for recreation

  • have access to family money and resources in times of need

  • work part time or are unemployed by choice, including unemployment due to full-time school in a degree-earning program

  • have a relatively high degree of earning power due to level of education (or gender and racial privilege, class background, etc.) Even if you are not currently exercising your earning power, I ask you to recognize this as a choice

Consider paying less on the scale if you:

  • identify as Black, Indigenous, First Nations, and/or a person of color 

  • are transgender and experience trans related discrimination and/or violence regularly

  • are gay/queer and experience related discrimination and/or violence regularly

  • are supporting children or have other dependents

  • have significant debt

  • have medical expenses not covered by insurance

  • are eligible for public assistance

  • have immigration-related expenses

  • are an elder with limited financial support

  • are an unpaid community organizer

  • are a returning citizen who has been denied work due to incarceration history

  • experience discrimination in hiring or pay level

  • are a sex worker who experiences occupational discrimination (personal and/or legislative)

  • have been impacted by criminalization or incarceration

These guidelines are adapted from the Little Red Bird Botanicals adaptation of the sliding scale model of Underground Alchemy (no current online presence).


Trades

I consider trades as payment on a case by case basis. If you are interested in bartering goods or services, please reach out via penjoyment@gmail.com. I am particularly interested in bartering for tattoos, massage, chiropractic, esthetic services, acupuncture, and reiki.

Vix Walker
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