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02/07/2021
Please wear a mask. Healing Arts is continuing to follow CDC guidelines.

IDPH Update issued 11/10/2020:
(Revised 11.10.20)
Healing Arts - Regarding massage therapy services during COVID-19

I know this is a long read, but please read in its entirety…

I recognize that these past months have been a challenging time for all of us. I hope that you are healthy and well and managing the best that you are able.

​Even with the most rigorous sanitation protocols, enhanced client screening, and social distancing precautions, there is still risk of COVID-19 transmission involved. [And if you haven’t already read enough on it, here is a link to yet another informative article: The Risks - Know Them - Avoid Them.]   
If you are not yet ready to schedule an appointment, I totally understand. If you feel you are in a high risk group, please wait to schedule. 
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Healing Arts has always strived to maintain best practices for your safety. With the COVID-19 situation there is extra cleaning and disinfecting between client sessions. As of 11.11.20 Masks are now mandated - see IDPH summary above.

In addition, the following are recommended practices and guidelines from health agencies and massage therapy associations which will be implemented: 
Before each appointment:
  • I will be asking you a few basic questions: 
    • have you had the virus? 
    • has anyone in your household had the virus? 
    • have you been directly exposed to anyone that has had the virus? (If, following your session, you should discover that you have been exposed to the virus, please let Healing Arts know as soon as possible.)
  • Please take your temperature before coming in. If your temperature is above normal, we will reschedule your appointment.
  • Please inform me if you are not feeling well in any manner. If you are having any symptoms at all, we will reschedule your appointment. 
  • Likewise, I will be informing you if I am not feeling well. I will also be taking my temperature before your appointment. We will reschedule if I am not feeling well or have a temperature.
  • When you arrive for your appointment, please arrive no sooner than 5 minutes before your scheduled time. This will ensure that only one client is in my office at one time. (If for some reason there is another client in the hall, please maintain CDC recommended 6 foot social distance.) It will also allow for the extra cleaning that I will be performing between each client. Currently the door is locked. Please text me that you have arrived.
  • Please limit what you bring in to your appointment to only the necessary items.
  • Before and after your session, please use sanitizer (in the hall dispenser or in the room) or use  the sink in the room to wash your hands. (I will be washing my hands before and after your session as well.)
  • Please bring your own mask to wear. (I will be wearing a mask.)
  • During your session, please avoid touching your face if possible. I will not be performing any facial massage at this time. (I will also avoid touching my face during your session.)
  • Before and after your session while we are in the room, we will need to try our best to keep our discussions to a minimum as well as keeping a 6 foot distance from each other. 
Practices are subject to change as added guidelines/recommendations are received. (See above IDPH summary issued 11.10.20.)

At the present time facial massage and cupping therapy will not be offered.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns you may have about the new protocols.

Currently Healing Arts is scheduling appointments at Amy’s Salon on Wednesdays and Thursdays and the second Friday of the month.

Know that I am so very thankful for your business and your patience with this process to keep everyone safe. It's great to be getting back to the work that I love and the work that helps keep you well. 

Stay safe!

Gini Garrett, LMT
Healing Arts: Bodywork & Massage
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