Lauren Toews Massage Therapy

07/04/2025

03/22/2022

Hiiiii!

So ya’ll already know I’m terrible at social media but I guess that’s why i’m an RMT and not an influencer 🙈😂

Just dropping by to say that the time has come for a price increase. I always try to put off raising my prices for as long as I can, primarily because I know how cost prohibitive treatment already is for so many people and I really didn’t want to raise prices while a lot of people were already dealing with financial issues during the pandemic, but costs are just rising too significantly for me to maintain the pricing that I currently have.

Starting May 1st, my fee schedule will be as follows (all prices still include GST);

30 min treatment - $50.00
45 min treatment - $65.00
60 min treatment - $85.00
75 min treatment - $100.00
90 min treatment - $115.00

I hope to see you all back on my table soon!

08/04/2021

Hello, all!

As I’m sure most have heard by now, the indoor mask mandate will be lifted in Manitoba as of Saturday August 7th.

As a private business I am entitled to uphold my own standards of practice, beyond what is mandated, as I have done all along. Many may remember that I chose to close my practice 10 days before it was mandated by the government back in March of last year and I put a mask mandate into effect nearly a month ahead of the province last summer. I hope it is clear to all by now that the safety of my clients is my highest concern in this pandemic.

I believe that it is in the best interest of myself and my clients to continue wearing a mask while I am working, despite the fact that I am fully vaccinated. I will also require all clients to remain masked during treatment with exceptions made to those who can provide proof of full vaccination, though I would recommend even fully vaccinated clients remaining masked for the time being. We have seen how quickly this delta variant has gotten out of control in other places and masking seems like such a small price to pay to limit as much risk to our community as possible.

I hope that everyone can appreciate the position the provincial government has put businesses in by making us responsible for upholding public health “recommendations”, and respect our decisions to do what we think is the right thing. Trust me, I’m just as eager to be free of this pandemic as everyone else, I’m just MORE eager to avoid yet another catastrophic wave.

I hope to see you all soon 🤗

05/08/2021

Hi all!

I just wanted to clarify that the most recent lockdown/increased restrictions DO NOT affect Massage Therapy, as we are classified under Healthcare, and therefor will not affect your ability to book in treatments with me.

However, I will note that business has been quite slow for the last few weeks (understandably so) and as a result I have ended up scheduling more shifts working as an Immunizer during the week. This may at times reduce my availability but rest assured my priority is always my clients. If you are ever having a hard time finding an appointment time that works for you please don’t hesitate to contact me directly so that I can make room in my schedule for you!

Happy Saturday - I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful spring day 🤗

05/06/2021

Check out this short talk to learn about the correlation between sleep and Alzheimer’s disease, and the possibility of preventative medicine keeping degeneration at bay. I may be an anatomy nerd, but isn’t the human body just so fascinating?!

Fun fact: massage has been proven to increase serotonin levels, which is the precursor to melatonin - the sleep inducing hormone. Regular massage can help regulate your natural circadian rhythm, leading to better sleep, wether provided by an RMT or a partner in the comfort of your own home 🤗

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04/01/2021

Exciting news!!

I will be receiving my first dose of the Pfizer vaccine on Monday evening 🥳🤗

I have also been hired as an immunizer and will start working shifts in the coming weeks (it won’t affect my current work schedule much, if at all).

How many of you have already been vaccinated or have an appointment booked already?

11/08/2020

Hello there, friends.

Soooo.

Here we are.

Almost 9 months into this thing and it has been interesting, to say the least.

To make sure we are all on the same page I wanted to post a quick update.

1) No, my clinic is not affected by Code Red.

As I am a sole practitioner that sees 1 client at a time, I do not have any new limitations to my practice. As far as ya’ll are concerned, it’s business as usual over here. Book until your hearts content! Most of you probably even have a good chunk of insurance coverage to be used up in the next 2 months… just saying...

2) Yes, you have to wear a mask at all times.

Previously I had been more lenient about wearing a mask when clients were face down but as time has gone on and we start to understand more about this virus, along with the rampant increase in local cases, it has become clear that it poses too much of a risk for you, myself, and all other clients in my office on the same day. Masks are now mandatory from the moment you enter the building to the moment you leave. Please do not take your mask off while you are changing or while you are face down. Yes, I know it is annoying but it's just what we have to do right now.

3) Yes, you need to send me proof of clearance by the Shared health COVID-19 screening tool before each and every treatment you come in for.

All of my clients are intelligent human beings so this one seems self explanatory. And if it isn’t, the directions are written in every appointment reminder that gets sent out. Please read each email fully.

If any one has any further questions about protocols, or even questions on self massage or releases to do while you’re at home, please do not hesitate to reach out. I’m always happy to help.

Also, if it is any consolation to anyone who is nervous about seeing me for treatment, let me assure you that I am basically a hermit now. Aside from an aloof pre-teen dog who seems to be strictly following the social distancing protocols when it comes to giving me attention, I live alone. I do contactless grocery pickup, order takeout for contactless delivery, and it has been more than a month since I was last in a retail store. I also have no friends (kidding, not kidding) so my “bubble” consists of myself and occasionally my sister, who is also taking the pandemic extremely seriously. Basically, I am doing everything in my power to limit the risk of this virus entering my clinic.

For those of you who have continued to see me, and helped to keep my bills paid throughout this pandemic - I am eternally grateful. For those of you who I haven’t seen back - I completely understand. I truly miss you all and hope I’ll get to see each of you again at some point soon. For now, be safe.

08/18/2020

😷😷MANDATORY MASKING😷😷⁣⁣
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Please be aware that due to the upswing of COVID-19 cases in Manitoba I have made the decision to make mask wearing mandatory during treatments at Lauren Toews Massage Therapy. ⁣
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𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟒𝐭𝐡, but clients are encouraged as always to wear them prior to that date. ⁣⁣
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If you forget your mask I will have disposable ones available. However, as disposable masks are an added cost and are much worse for the environment, I ask that clients do their absolute best to remember to bring one with them. ⁣⁣
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Thank you all for your understanding and I hope to see you soon 🤗

04/29/2020

Hello my wonderful Clients,

Buckle up – this is a long one!

As many of you have likely already heard, Massage Therapy clinics have been approved to open as part of the first phase of loosening COVID-19 restrictions in Manitoba.

Though we have been given the green light for May 4th, myself and many of my colleagues have decided to hold off on opening until we are properly equipped and comfortable working within the new guidelines set out by both the government and our local associations. For that reason, I won’t be opening appointments until May 11th.

Please make sure you have read and fully understand the new treatment protocols before proceeding to book your appointment.

Prior to your appointment:

- All clients will be required to pass a COVID-19 screening questionnaire before treatment. I will be calling each client individually the day before their scheduled appointment to confirm that they are well and still able to attend.
- If your health status changes before the time of your treatment, it is imperative that you notify me IMMEDIATELY so that I can cancel your appointment.
- If you are feeling unwell, even if you do not have COVID-19 symptoms, PLEASE STAY HOME. Even if it is “just a cold” or allergies. If you enter my clinic and are sneezing or coughing YOU WILL BE SENT HOME and will still be liable for the cost of the treatment.
- If you cancel due to illness before the time of your appointment the cancellation fee will be waived for the foreseeable future.

At your appointment:

- As my waiting room is small and shared with another practitioner I will be asking that you only enter the clinic/building right at the time of your scheduled appointment. If you are early to your appointment you will need to remain in your car or outside of the building (not in the stairwell or near the bathrooms).
- When you enter my waiting area you will need to immediately utilize the provided hand sanitizer to lower risk of contact transmission within the space. ** As supply is limited, please do not take more than necessary.
- If there is another client in the waiting room at the same time please do your best to keep a 6 ft distance.
- The water cooler will no longer be available for communal use. Now that it is nicer out I know a lot of you will be walking or biking to your appointment and will be thirsty when you arrive – you will need to bring your own water bottle for the time being.
- I will be wearing a mask through the duration of the work day but you are more than welcome to wear one as well if it makes you more comfortable.

After your appointment:

- If you become unwell and test positive, or are assumed positive, for COVID-19 within 2 weeks of your last appointment please contact me immediately to let me know. I will need to provide notice to all clients I have come into contact with during that period of time. I will provide the same notice to all clients if I become unwell.

I will be continuing my regular sanitation practices between each client including, but not limited to, washing my hands and forearms before and after each client, changing all sheets and replacing with a clean set, disinfecting every touch surface including oil bottle and IASTM tool, doorknobs, table tops and desk, chairs, and massage table as well as any pens or payment terminals used for intake and payment. I will not be accepting cash at this time and contactless payment is preferred but the chip credit/debit terminal will still be available for use.

I know everyone is eager to get in for treatment and I am just as eager to be back working, but safety and minimizing risk of exposure is still my highest priority. For the time being I will only be taking a reduced number of clients each day and will be leaving more time between clients to make sure I am able to fully sanitize everything as needed.

Please also be aware that this situation is ongoing and circumstances could change at any time which may require my to once again close down, whether that be a government closure of getting ill myself.

As always, you can proceed to book your appointment through my website booking software or by contacting me through email, text, or calling. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.

Thank you so much for your support during this difficult time and I can’t wait to see you all soon!

04/13/2020

⚠️ COVID-19 UPDATE ⚠️

The province has now extended the closure of all non-essential businesses an extra 2 weeks, ending April 28th.

As it is quite likely for another extension to be put in place following this initial closure I will not be opening my books at this time. As the situation changes I will post any and all updates to this page as well as my business Instagram - .rmt

Please stay safe and healthy and at home!

04/08/2020

Remember not to put too much pressure on yourselves during all of the uncertainty. These are unprecedented times and however you are coping is completely valid.

Stay well, everyone ♥️

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