Coronavirus/Covid19 & Your Appointment with Teresa in the Fraser Valley

While the professional, caring and mindful level of your sessions won't change, you will notice that some practices aimed at enhancing your safety and mine will be in place. While they may seem like a lot to take in, they probably are not much different to what you've become used to in public places in this "new normal".

While my association has provided a protocol handbook for PPE, sanitization and ensuring safety I will also implement any additional requirements mandated by BC Health. Please note that these are subject to change as information changes. Be sure to check back just before your appointment.

Please be sure to contact me if anything isn't clear or if you have any questions or concerns. You can email me at handtohealth@gmail.com or phone (403)620-0561 between 10 and 5 (pacific standard time)

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The steps that I will take include:

- I will be self-isolating for 14 days prior to my June visit to the Fraser Valley. I want you to be assured and feeling safe.

 - There will be a location change for June and August appointments (and a fall date to be determined) to ensure that my hosts are kept safe, there is social distancing in place (you'll be exposed to only me) and the space is more easily cleaned and disinfected between each client. Once you have booked your appointment I will provide you with the address.

- An air purifier with hepa filter will be operating in the room through the entire day.

As required by return to work protocols in BC and my association:

- For each client I will be wearing a medical/surgical mask and an apron over my clothes. Aprons will be changed between each client.

- I will be implementing increased space between clients to 30 minutes instead of 15. During that time all touchable surfaces (door knobs, chairs, table, counters...), the massage table, head support, bolsters, plastic pillow covers, arm support, stool, etc. will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between each client. I am mindful that clients can be bothered by harsh chemicals and scents and will be using Botanical Decon30 by Benefect and approved by Health Canada.

-Oil for your sessions will be in an individualized container  (I don't use one bottle for everyone). Before the next use the container is washed with hot soapy water. The foot lotion bottle and spinal touch foot board will be cleaned and disinfected between each client.
 
- While you supply your own linens, any that I do use will be stored safely and completely changed between each session. Pillows have been fitted with vinyl covers beneath the pillow cases, the table has a vinyl cover between the bed warmer and bottom sheet, and those covers will be cleaned and disinfected between each use.

-I wash my hands before and after your session and after removing used linens from the massage table, before putting clean linen on.

 - I am in the process of taking certificate courses through Alberta Health Services for 

• Personal Protective Equipment and You
• Hand Hygiene
• Infection Prevention and Control Is Everyone's Business (completed)

What I'm asking of you in preparation for your health session:

*In the week before your appointment I will be contacting you to do a pre-screening for any possible risks. Once you arrive for your appointment the pre-screening will happen again and I will also ask you to sign a waiver similiar to this one (click here) . If you develop any symptoms and need to cancel your appointment there will be no charge for late cancellation

*To maintain safe distancing between clients I ask that you arrive no earlier than 5 minutes prior to your appointment. Please stay at the gate to the right of the house until I come to get you.

*When you arrive you will see a handwashing and/or sanitizer station set up just outside the treatment space. Please thoroughly clean your hands when you arrive and also, right after your session.

Please ensure that the linens you bring for your session are freshly laundered and in a bag. After your session please don't remove the linens. Once you are dressed I will come in to safely remove the linens and return them to your bag. They should be washed once you return home.

The Massage Table will have a warmer on it that has a washable cover between it and the bottom sheet. If you think you will need a light blanket as well please bring one. I will have some flannel or fleece throws available. if you become cold unexpectedly during your session please let me know as I have noticed that the air purifier lowers the temperature a little.

Please wear a mask from the time I meet you at the gate until you leave through the gate. If you are uncomfortable wearing it when you are face down it can be removed, but must be worn when face up or in side-lying position. ***exceptions for those that have phobias, ptsd, respiratory or breathing issues that preclude your wearing a mask or make it more dangerous for you health wise. Please let me know and we can discuss how we can adjust your session accordingly.
​You can provide your own mask or purchase one from me when you arrive.

Does your job require you to wear PPE? Please contact me so we can discuss added precautions to keep us both safe.

*Payments and tips: There will be a box in the space to slip your cash or cheques into safely. Please ensure that you have the correct amount as change will not be provided. While cash or check is preferred as payment you may also send an etransfer. If you require a receipt one will be emailed to you upon my return to Calgary (please let me know)

What I'm asking of you in preparation for your Angel Card Reading:

The above requests for a session that are marked with an asterick (*) will apply and I do ask that you wear a mask, as will I. 
I also ask that you don't touch the cards during your reading. They cannot be disinfected so only I will be shuffling and touching them. You are welcome to take a picture of the layout to refer back to later.