05/29/2020
Good News❣️
I received this communication today from the California Massage Therapy Council❣️
“CAMTC has been closely monitoring and reaching out to the Governor and the Administration for updates on the Stay in Place Order and where massage fits into the phases of reopening. Today, May 28, 2020, CAMTC received a message from the California Director of the Department of Health Care Services stating the following:
Although massage therapy has not been addressed specifically in State level announcements, the parallel with hair salons and barber shops that are providing one-on-one care for individuals seems appropriate. The precautions that were outlined regarding screening clients for illness, use of masks/face coverings by the massage therapist and client, staggering appointments so there is not contact between clients, etc. should be followed. Exceptions may be made by local health departments.
The State administration is therefore allowing massage to take place in the State, but the State guidelines for hair salons MUST be followed. Those guidelines can be found here: https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-hair-salons.pdf. Additionally, local county health and safety guidelines must also be followed, which means if your local county does not allow massage to occur, massage may still not be authorized to take place in your local jurisdiction. This is because while the State is generally allowing massage to occur, it has also acknowledged that cities and counties have the authority to impose stricter restrictions than the State.
The health and safety of Certified Massage Therapists and their clients continues to be of the utmost importance to all of us. So while you MUST follow the health and safety guidelines provided by the State and your local jurisdiction, we also urge you to consider following even stricter protocols during this unprecedented time.”
Tomorrow, I will be checking in with the City of Escalon to find out if they will allow me to re-open.
I have ordered the supplies 🧼😷 🧴🌡 that I will be required to have however, they have not all arrived yet. As soon as everything comes in I will be starting up massage ✋🏾🤚🏾 again. We will have some new procedures to follow and some extra forms 📑 to fill out to make sure we maintain the highest level of safety. I am very much looking forward to seeing my clients again. I have dearly missed all of you💜💙
