The Bathtub Scale:

A Sliding Scale for Spiritual Plumbing Healing should be accessible, not exclusive. At Spiritual Plumbing, I use a playful and transparent sliding scale model to help you find a rate that feels integrated, aligned, and sustainable—for both of us. It is based on the “Green Bottle Sliding Scale” https://www.wortsandcunning.com/blog/sliding-scale I have adapted this tool with much love and appreciation to it’s creator Alexis J. Cunningfolk. I call the spiritual plumbing version the “Bathtub Scale”. Why a bathtub? Because everyone deserves to soak in healing waters—but not everyone has the same ability to fill the tub. This model is about checking in with your actual financial capacity, not shame, not scarcity, not comparison. Just transparency.

■ Level 1: The Light Soak $125–$175 per session You’re keeping water in the tub, but just enough to stay afloat. – You’re under financial pressure and often have little or nothing left over. – You may rely on assistance, sliding scales, or community support to meet basic needs. – Paying full fee would cause genuine hardship or require going into debt. Choose this if: You’re committed to the work and need financial flexibility to access it.

■ Level 2: The Deep Soak $200–$275 per session You’re able to fill the tub and settle in comfortably. – Your basic needs are met and you have some financial breathing room. – You can invest in therapy or healing work without major strain. – You may occasionally enjoy extras like dining out, travel, or wellness services. Choose this if: This work is important to you, and you’re resourced to pay the standard rate.

■ Level 3: The Overflow $300–$375 per session Your tub fills easily—and your overflow helps others soak too. – You have significant financial security, high earning potential, or access to wealth. – Paying full fee (or above) is a conscious choice, not a sacrifice. – You want to contribute to equity and help make this work available to others. Choose this if: You’re in a position to give back and help rebalance access.

■ A Quick Rinse on How This Works – You choose your tier—no questions, no paperwork, just integrity. – You can move between tiers over time as your finances change. – If you're not sure where you land, we can have a quick check-in to explore what feels fair. This is about right relationship, not just dollars. Let’s keep the tub flowing—for you, for others, and for the deep work that’s calling you.

For Daylong Journeys and Retreats:

Level 1: The Light Soak $750-$1500

Level 2: The Deep Soak $1750-$2500

Level 3: The Overflowing tub $2750-$5000

For Rad Dads

Weekly meetings: Level one $75, Level two $100, Level three $150

Optional Retreat: same as above for Retreats