Cleaning is the act of removing dirt but does not necessarily disinfect the surface. It is done using soap and water and is done first before disinfection. Sanitizing is not the same as disinfecting. Sanitizing kills bacteria but not viruses. Disinfecting with EPA approved products, kills the viruses, bacteria or other things indicated on the […]
Massage therapists as essential workers
In WA State, massage therapists are on the list of essential workers who are allowed to work during the coronavirus outbreak. March 23, 2020 Proclamation 20-25Essential Workforce •Workers providing COVID-19 testing and workers that perform critical clinical research and development needed for COVID-19 response. •Health care providers and caregivers (e.g., physicians, dentists, psychologists, mid-level practitioners, […]
Massage therapist guide to surviving and thriving during Coronavirus
Help is coming The Federal CARES bill has just passed and has been signed to create one of the largest recovery efforts ever seen. The bill will allow everyone working including people who are self employed to receive unemployment benefits in your state PLUS receive an additional $600 a week for 3 months. This is […]
Surviving and Thriving COVID-19 for Massage Therapists
** This was written before the call for social distancing ramped up this weekend. If you can stay home for 2 weeks do it now. If you really really can’t, be extra vigilant in your cleaning, screening and care. It may come a time within the next week or so that the Federal or your […]
COVID-19 for massage therapists update
If you are one of the massage therapists still laughing about the thing that you see as a mass hysteria event or media hyped event — the COVID-19 pandemic will set you straight soon enough. Two and a half weeks ago, I was the same way. One of my clients said they went shopping and […]