03/17/2020
Dear Valued Clients,
Due to the hands-on nature of my business and the pervasive and novel nature of the Covid-19 Corona Virus, it is with great regret that I have decided to cancel all appointments scheduled within the next two weeks, possibly beyond.
I feel it would be unethical to risk spreading the virus as there is no way to know if I, or the clients coming in, may have it and not yet be exhibiting symptoms. For weeks, our professional leaders have not provided guidance on how to proceed, leaving many of us to navigate by ourselves. Finally yesterday our state and national organizations made official statements strongly urging massage practitioners to close down for a minimum of 2 weeks. Even though so far no state or local government agency has mandated our specific industry to shut down, I'm just not able with good conscience to continue providing massage therapy until this pandemic threat has passed.
It is imperative for us all to do our part to help society get through this difficult time. It’s such a difficult decision to make... finding the balance between caution and chaos. I will revaluate the situation April 1 and update you for future appointments.
Please stay safe and I will see you on the other side of this craziness!
With Warm Regards,
Babette Farmer, CMT
North County Therapeutic Massage