Massage Treatment in the Era of COVID-19
As with the transmission of any communicable disease, like colds or flu, it is possible to be exposed to COVID-19, also known as “Coronavirus”, at any time or in any place. Be assured that we follow state and federal regulations and recommendations on disinfecting protocols and have available personal protective equipment to limit transmission of all diseases in our office.
Disinfecting protocols are completed after each client.
- Surfaces that you may come in contact with, door handles to office and massage room, light switches, side table and chair is sprayed with Lysol
- Massage lotion bottle is disinfected after each client, as is my water bottle
- Cloth heat mat on the massage table is sprayed with Lysol, head rest is disinfected, fresh linens AND blanket for each client
- The water dispenser is disinfected
- I wash my hands for 20-30 seconds before and after each client
- Hand sanitizer is located in the massage room for your use if you'd like
Despite our careful attention to disinfecting protocols, there is still a chance that you could be exposed to an illness in our office, just as you might be at your gym, grocery store, or favorite restaurant.
“Social distancing” nationwide has slowed the transmission of the Coronavirus. Although we have taken measures to provide social distancing practices in our clinic, due to the nature of the procedures we provide, it is not possible to maintain social distancing between the client, and the Massage Therapist, and sometimes other clients at all times.
In order to social distance as much as possible, I ask:
- That you not arrive more than 5 minutes prior to your session, and time after a massage be kept to a minimum
- Only the person receiving a massage may enter the office
- The waiting room will be effectively closed at this time
- Clients are schedule 30 minutes apart to reduce overlap and provide time for proper cleaning
- Please bring a mask to wear during your session. I will be wearing a mask also. The CDC still indicates that the most common transmission of the virus occurs with face-to-face contact through ones breath, cough or sneeze. Talking during a session may be less due to this.
- If you have experienced any COVID-19 symptoms or feel ill for any reason, I ask that you call and we will reschedule your appointment
- If I am ill for any reason or have any COVID-19 symptoms, I will call to reschedule
- If any of the following symptoms arise please self-quarantine for 14 days and avoid contact with others and if symptoms worsen, please seek medical care
- Please follow all hand washing and other hygiene recommendations from the CDC and WHO
- There is an Air Purifier in the massage room to improve air circulation and air quality. It has a H-13 HEPA filter that removes 99.9% of particles down to the 0.1 micron. It will be running 24/7
