Massage Therapy and COVID-19
What you need to know
Patients:
- You must cancel your appointment if you start to exhibit symptoms of COVID-19, cold or flu prior to your treatment. Call if you are unsure.
Therapists:
- Are fully vaccinated.
- If requested, will wear a surgical masks.
- Will wash hands and use hand sanitizers, in accordance with Ministry of Health guidelines.
- All eye protection equipment will be sanitized between appointments, and masks are changed when appropriate or when necessary as recommended by CMTO and Health Canada.
Davenport RMT Clinic:
- Hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance of the clinic and at various designated locations throughout the clinic. All hand sanitizers contain 65% – 75% alcohol
- High touch surfaces chairs, washrooms, doorknobs, handles, railings, light switches, etc., will be cleaned and disinfected throughout the day.
- Cleaners and sanitizers used are endorsed by Health Canada as effective disinfectants and sanitizers against COVID-19.
- For sanitizing purposes, there will be vinyl covers on treatment tables and pillowcases and these will be disinfected after each client.
- All sheets, pillowcases, and towels and blankets will be washed in the highest temperature possible after each use.
- Gloves may be worn by therapists based on treatment needs; they will be disposed after each treatment.
- Treatment rooms will be sanitized and disinfected after each client.