Urban Lotus Acupuncture + Herbs

05/19/2020

We are so excited to be reopening this week!!

Our greatest priority is to keep everyone safe and healthy as we reopen the clinic and resume our practices. We have implemented the following precautions & procedures:

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS & PROCEDURES

• We will be pre-screening all patients the day before their appointment and again upon arrival for risk factors that would prohibit you from entering the clinic. These include:
o Whether you are experiencing any symptoms of Covid-19 infection (i.e. fever, runny nose, sore throat, new cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle aches, loss of sense of taste/smell ).
o Whether you have travelled in the past 14 days…or been in contact with anyone who has travelled.

• All late cancellation fees due to illness will be waived during this time.

• Please wait outside the clinic when you arrive for your appointment (either in your car or outside the clinic front door)…you will not be able to wait in the reception area. Your practitioner will text/call/motion for you to enter the clinic when she/he is ready for you. At this point you will be able to proceed right into your treatment room.

• When you come for your appointment, please consider leaving extra clothing and bags in your car…this will lessen potential viral transmission.

• Please consider bringing your own water/tea to the clinic so that you optimize your hydration following your treatment.

• Please arrive wearing a mask. If you do not have your own mask, we will provide one for you.

• Please use the available hand sanitizer immediately upon entering the clinic. Please employ standard infection prevention and control measures that keep us all safe: 1) wash or sanitize your hands immediately after sneezing or blowing your nose, 2) sneeze or cough into your sleeve/elbow, and 3) refrain from touching your face unless you have just washed/sanitized your hands. If the bathroom is unavailable to wash your hands, please use the hand sanitizer that is available just inside the clinic front door and in each treatment room. The hand sanitizer is not necessary if you have properly washed your hands.

• Please come alone to your appointment as anyone accompanying you will not be able to wait in the clinic.

• In an effort to minimize person to person contact in the reception area, after your treatment we will endeavor to answer any questions and provide any necessary instructions while in the treatment room. This will minimize the time spent at the reception desk and optimize patient flow in the clinic.

• We have installed a contactless point of sale terminal at the reception desk. We are also encouraging e-transfer payments at this time.

• We have installed a plexiglass barrier at the reception desk where physical distancing is a challenge.

• Please book your next appointment online if possible.

• Please bring your own pen with you as we require that you sign a Covid-19 specific informed consent and liability waiver.

• We will not be reusing blankets between patients. We will do everything possible to ensure that you are warm and comfortable during your treatment. If you are receiving a treatment in which you do not need to fully undress, please dress in loose/warm clothing that can be repositioned so that we can access treatment areas.

• We have implemented additional sanitization procedures at the clinic to keep patients/ practitioners safe and to prevent viral transmission. Additional cleaning will be performed in the treatment rooms and in all common areas between patients. Additional cleaning will be performed on a daily and weekly basis at the clinic.

• We have reduced our clinic capacity in an effort to optimize physical distancing wherever possible and to allow adequate time between patients for sanitization.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask your practitioner. We will continue to closely monitor updates from the BCCDC, the PHO, WorkSafe BC and our health regulatory bodies. We will update our precautions and procedures as necessary. We are dedicated to your health and safety and want you to feel comfortable and secure in our care.

With warmth & gratitude,
Your Urban Lotus Team 😊

03/31/2020

Hi everyone!
We hope you're all healthy & well!

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we closed the clinic on March 18th for 2 weeks...to be reassessed on April 1st. It's very obvious now that we won't be reopening tomorrow. So...we are simply going to close the clinic temporarily...until further notice.

We will keep you all close to our hearts during this challenging time. Please connect if we can support you in any way! We will be thrilled and excited to post here that we're reopening...of course when we are safe and authorized to do so.

Until then...please keep you and your families safe & healthy!
Your Urban Lotus team ❤️

03/18/2020

IMPORTANT NOTICE

A State of Emergency was declared in BC on March 17th as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. As a community, we need to take all necessary measures to lessen the transmission of this virus and to protect our most vulnerable populations.

As a result, our clinic will be closed from
March 18 –31st
This decision will be reassessed on April 1st.

Thank you very much for your understanding!
During this time, please don’t hesitate to connect with us by email at health@urbanlotus.ca.

Please stay safe & healthy!

03/16/2020

COVID-19 Precautions

As a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic, we all carry a social responsibility to do what we can to minimize the virus’s transmission in our communities and to protect our most vulnerable populations. At Urban Lotus we take this responsibility very seriously. We greatly care about you and our broader community. Because of this concern…we have immediately implemented the following precautions:

• We ask that if you develop any symptoms of a respiratory infection (i.e. fever, runny nose, sore throat, new cough, fatigue, muscle aches) that you please cancel and reschedule your appointment. All late cancellation fees due to illness will be waived during this time.

• In the spirit of “social distancing” (the conscious effort to reduce close contact between people and hopefully reduce community transmission of the virus) – we will refrain from greeting you with hugs and handshakes.

• Please wash your hands immediately upon entering the clinic. Additionally, please wash your hands after sneezing/blowing your nose. Please sneeze or cough into your sleeve/elbow. If the bathroom is unavailable, please use the hand sanitizer that is available just inside the clinic door and in each treatment room. The hand sanitizer is not necessary if you have properly washed your hands.

• We have implemented additional cleaning procedures at the clinic to keep you safe and to prevent viral transmission.

• Since regular washing of laundry and dishes in hot soapy water kills COVID-19 (BC CDC), we will continue to use our regular hand towels in the bathroom and cups/glasses in the reception area.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask your health professional. We will continue to closely monitor updates from the World Health Organization and the BC CDC and will look to them for guidance. We will update our precautions and procedures as necessary. We are dedicated to your safety and the health and safety of our community at large.

11/24/2019

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10/30/2019

10/22/2019

FLASH SALE! Until the end of October, Kristy Garry R.TCMP will be offering 50% off Initial Acupuncture treatments to any NEW patient (only $50 total!). Please call or text her at 250-508-4246 to book something within the next 9 days to take advantage of this fantastic deal. 🙂
We look forward to seeing you in our beautiful clinic. ❤

10/06/2019

Face each new day from your true centre...a place of abundance.

03/18/2019

03/18/2019

Urban Lotus is an integrative holistic healing clinic dedicated to offering excellent care and support to individuals and communities. We incorporate a variety of healing modalities that support and encourage the body’s innate healing abilities.

The lotus flower represents purity of the body and mind; the urban environment offers tremendous opportunities for growth and shared purpose. Our mission is to create a safe and peaceful healing space where true balance and vibrancy can be realized. We are committed to the integration of body, mind, spirit and community and are passionate in our desire to help people experience full, healthy and happy lives. We support all individuals and all unique paths. We believe in collaboration and mutual respect. As we each expand and grow to our full and true potential, the transformation of our larger community is inevitable.

03/15/2019

Give Mom a gift or relaxation ... an Urban Lotus gift card!