PARTNER FAQ's
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Why Belly Friendly? |
There are many reasons to subscribe to the Belly Friendly spa program: • B&P history and experience |
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Are there any start-up fees? |
There are no start-up fees. Your first monthly subscription fee will be billed upon execution of the Partner Agreement, and will bill each month thereafter. | |
| What training do you provide that my therapists don’t already have? | Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, our one-of-a-kind online training provides in-depth education for all staff involved in the prenatal spa experience, from front desk personnel and management to therapists. Focusing on safety and the emotional and physical states of pregnancy, the training raises awareness for everything the client is experiencing – ensuring confidence in both therapist and client. The front desk staff will benefit from details on the common myths, etiquette and faux pas of pregnancy, while therapists will delve even deeper to explore the aches and pains associated with hormonal and musculoskeletal changes by trimester. |
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| Will my therapists be certified in prenatal massage following Belly Friendly training? | No. The Belly Friendly training program is focused on safety and comfort, as well as creating a pregnancy friendly – or Belly Friendly – environment. Although therapists will gain a deep understanding of working with pregnant women, as well as the confidence needed to provide the highest quality service, they will not receive any certification or continuing education credits. | |
| Do all therapists have to have prenatal certification? | All therapists are not required to have prenatal certification. However, we recommend that any therapist performing prenatal services, regardless of participation in our program, should undergo prenatal specific training. Belly Friendly is passionate about helping our partners provide the highest quality, safest prenatal spa services in the industry and we believe that a deep understanding of the prenatal experience is a key component to establishing confidence in staff and clients. |
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| How does Belly Friendly gift certificate redemption work? | If a client comes to your spa with a Belly Friendly gift certificate, you accept the certificate for products or services equivalent to the dollar amount. You will then log in to the redemption website to process the redemption, and send the certificates to us each month for reimbursement of the face value of the certificate, less a 10% marketing fee. | |
| What is the length of commitment when I subscribe to Belly Friendly? | We require a 12-month commitment for all new spa partners. Belly Friendly provides comprehensive training and marketing, with no start-up fees, and can take several months to realize its full potential. Based on 8 years of experience we believe that a 12-month commitment is key to the success of the program. | |
| How do I become Belly Friendly? | You can apply online at www.bellyfriendly.com/xxx. If you meet the qualifications, you'll be on your way to becoming Belly Friendly! | |
| What are the terms and conditions that I’m agreeing to? | By enrolling online, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of our Partner Agreement (link). | |
| Why choose Mama Mio products? | Mama Mio products are rich in Omegas 3, 6 and 9 – the crucial elements in the strength and elasticity of skin. Mama Mio’s GRAVIDA fragrance is a blend of 10 natural essential oils, carefully created to appeal to the most sensitive of noses. It provides emotional as well as physical is a blend of pregnancy specific and pregnancy safe essential oils. Mama Mio maintains a strict NO NASTIES policy. Every Mama Mio product is safe to use at any time from pregnancy stage to pensionable age. Products are Paraben Free, Petrolatum Free, Sodium Laureth and Sodium Laurel Sulphate Free, Xenoestrogen and Phtalates Free, Colorant and Synthetic Fragrance Free. |
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| Are Mama Mio products safe to use when pregnant and nursing? | Mama Mio keeps all of their ingredients as natural as possible – this combined with their exacting safety standards have created a range that is completely safe to use during pregnancy. Mama Mio purposefully chose intense active ingredients that make it safe to use during pregnancy, yet still very effective. All products are allergy tested, safety tested, clinically tested, and pregnancy and nursing safe! Parabens, Petrolatum, Sodium Laureth Sulfate and dyes are not used in any Mama Mio products. | |
| Do I have to carry Mama Mio products to be Belly Friendly? | No, however the partnership between Mama Mio and Belly Friendly was created specifically to support and enhance the program through retail. We believe that the Belly Friendly program and Mama Mio product line are the winning combination to ultimate success of your maternity program. | |
| Can I carry Mama Mio products without being Belly Friendly? | Yes. As stated above, we believe that the combination of both Belly Friendly and Mama Mio is optimal, but if you are interested in carrying the Mama Mio line outside of Belly Friendly, we are happy to put you in touch with a sales representative that can help you. |