COVID Mitigation in Our Office

Updated October 11, 2024.

 

We serve vulnerable populations. Our commitment to COVID mitigations has never wavered. These measures include the following:

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Practitioners mask during sessions with well-fitting, high filtration masks. For clients, masks are optional.

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The massage therapy room is ventilated. Air is continuously filtered.

 

Building. The building HVAC is fitted with MERV-13 filters.

Room filter. A high-capacity filter runs in the massage room throughout the session.

Refreshing air.  When weather permits, which is most of the time, we open windows and refresh the air between sessions. When temperatures permit, we also open windows during sessions. A CO2 monitor helps us establish that air has turned over. By changing the air, we hope to make it as virus-free as possible for you when you spend time here.

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​We test and self-monitor.

 

We monitor our own symptoms. If we develop symptoms of possible COVID, we test to distinguish between occasional allergies and COVID before working.

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What if you have COVID-like symptoms?

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If you have mild COVID-like symptoms, please do a home rapid COVID test the morning of your session. If it is negative, please come in as scheduled, and mask for your session. We have extra masks if you need one.

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If you have moderate or severe symptoms, regardless of your test result, please stay home and feel better! We can reschedule you without charge.

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Please complete a COVID pre-screen before every session.

 

In the 24 hours before your appointment, you will receive a brief pre-screening checklist asking you about any COVID symptoms.​ If you have symptoms, see above for how to proceed.

 

Have questions? Need additional COVID precautions?

 

Please reach out here.

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Why do we continue to be COVID-conscious?

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Our first concern is our clients with cancer, cancer histories, and their caregivers. They feel and are vulnerable. We routinely wipe down surfaces with disinfectant after each session, but we know that by also cleaning the air as much as possible before each and every session, we offer a lower-risk environment, COVID-wise.

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The other main population we serve is caregivers and people working in health care. Many caregivers cannot afford to get sick and become unable to provide care at home, or to miss clinic time at work.

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All clients need a safe, healthy space to rest, recharge, and get help with cancer side effects, symptoms, and life stresses. COVID mitigations make the space as safe and supportive as possible.​​​