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These are the things I am doing at and for my office to keep things safe:

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1. I have not gone anywhere out into the public without a double filtered mask since all of this has started. I say double filtered because of the 95% of people I’ve seen out without masks. Now in my office, I do use the disposable masks because they are cooler and easier to work in. Everyone that comes in is screened and wearing a mask as well. It is not a one way street.

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2. I invested in a UV/Ozone lamp early on and run it on a regular basis to help minimize any potential contamination. While running the lamp I take apart the face cradle and expose the Velcro, underside and arm rest directly to the lamp light. Everything else is sprayed/wiped down for disinfecting on the table, all knobs and handles, doors and intake area. This happens between each and every client!

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3. I wash my sheets on a special setting that sanitizes them. Main reason I purchased this washer. It’s a 2 hr, 15 minute cycle. I do not overfill the tub, rather I only fill it about half way to give everything plenty of room to move around and get cleaned well.

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4. I schedule 1.5 hours between appointments to allow time to do all of the disinfecting. Note this is 50% longer than any scheduled one hour appointment. That means the number of appointments available are decreased in order to meet the disinfecting requirements.

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5. I have learned a way to “funnel” a pillow case on the face cradle for those who cannot tolerate wearing a mask face down. It is required that you put your mask back on before turning over.

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6. All sheets/equipment/paperwork etc are put away and only those needed for each massage are out when you arrive. Drawers and file cabinet are not opened when someone is in the room.

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7. I keep a mask on at all times while I am in the building. I do use a straw in an otherwise sealed container to be able to drink fluids. It’s really difficult to stay hydrated otherwise without having to remove and then replace a mask. If I am eating lunch at the office, I go out to my car to do so in order to not remove my mask in the office.

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8. I have a small fan on the floor in order to keep air circulating.

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Thank you to everyone who has already placed their trust in me to receive massage services. I hope this posts puts others at ease when making a choice as to whether or not they are ready to return.

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Stay blessed and healthy,

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Teena Welch, LMT