Welcome back, with caution

Welcome back, with caution.

I’ve been meaning to make a very nice video with visuals and graphs, but I’ve been busy being a research scientist! I really want to get the word out, so this will have to do.

To sum up the news I give in the video, I’ll be keeping masks in the massage room as part of the new Covid-19 Standards of Care. However, the wearing of masks does not entirely protect you and every word we speak in the massage room makes the mask less effective, so keep this in mind and book at your own risk.

That said,

·        Your mask is always optional, especially when you are face down on the table.

·        Hand sanitizer is available in the massage room.

·        Feel free to call so we can have our clinical discussions by phone to minimize speech-related aerosols.

While I miss your smiling faces, I value your safety. Come back when it’s safe for you and your loved ones.

And Stay Well!

Jenny

 

 

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