Overview of Protocols

I will not be seeing my typical daily number of clients so I can keep in accordance with suggested guidelines from the state, the association, and my own protocols. There is one state mandate: masks/face coverings must be worn at all times in the facility. This is for therapists, employees, and clients.

Just like all other healthcare facilities, I have additional screening questions.

You will still receive your reminders prior to your appointment, but I will be screening for COVID-19 day before and day of appointment in accordance with CDC and Nebraska guidelines. This includes questions about symptoms related to COVID19, exposure, daily habits, and recent travel. This will be either through a form or phone call. Please note I may need to reschedule depending on answers to these questions.

I also will have a new consent form that must be signed prior to your appointment.

I am striving to limit the exposure risk in our building. Please consider limiting your exposure to the public, both on the whole, and the day of your appointment. Do errands and other activities AFTER your appointment. We are in very close quarters for extended periods of time, increasing risk of exposure. Best practice is to come to my office directly from your house.

Day of appointment

• Due to Nebraska State Mandate, everyone in the building must wear a mask/face covering.

  • Please help out and come with a mask, the disposable ones are not available to purchase right now so having a lot of masks on hand for you will be difficult. I will have a limited number available for $1 each. *To limit touching surfaces, I will open and close the front door for you.

• You will need to wash/sanitize hands when you enter the building.

• I will screen for possible health changes and again ask COVID-19 questions.

• If your doctor has suggested that you remain at home for a longer period of time due to your health condition(s), we will begin treatments when your doctor has released you.

During the session

• We will have our typical conversation prior to your treatment with masks on.

• Please take care to touch as few surfaces as possible

• I will NOT require you to wear a mask while face down, I have precautions in place for that, but if you would prefer to leave your mask on you can.

• When face up you can choose to wear your mask or I will have a drape to place over your nose and mouth.

• If I do massage your hands, I will save them for last.

Extra precautions I am taking for your safety

• I am closely monitoring my health as well as limiting exposure outside of the clinic.

• I have reduced the amount of ‘soft’ surfaces and replaced many with a hard cleanable surface

• I will wear a new mask and an apron/clothes for each client.

• I have sanitizer handy for clients

• I open the windows between clients

• I am sanitizing everything (above and beyond the normal rigorous cleaning) possible before and after each client in all spaces.

• I am spacing client appointments much farther apart to allow for extreme cleaning practices, as well as to limit the number of people in the office at one time.

Payment and rescheduling

• Credit -

• Check–have it written out and place on the desk before you enter the massage room

• Cash– have exact amount, place on the desk before you enter the massage room

• Most of you already plan out your appointment’s weeks or months in advance. Plan on scheduling out as far as possible.

Welcome!

Whether you’re seeking massage therapy for relaxation and stress relief or need help with specific physical problems like back pain, neck pain or injury rehab, Lora can help.

At Barefoot Sage Bodyworks, Lora sits down with you before every massage to listen to your concerns. This consultation time is complimentary and in addition to a full 30,60, or 90 minutes hands-on.

Each treatment is customized to reflect your needs. This applies both to techniques used and how the time is balanced, such as with focal work for areas that are tight, injured, or stressed due to work, sports, accidents, or daily activities, accidents, or daily activities.