Massage therapists and other personal services are not on the reopening radar of Sonoma County. Those of us in the personal services sector would love to work with the state and our local counties to educate them with the protocols that we already follow, and to come up with any additional protocols they deem necessary to allow these services to reopen with the rest of phase 3. Massage therapists are trained to “do no harm” which covers all levels of a massage.

Here are protocols that are either currently in place or can be implemented for the safety of our clients:

Touchless hand sanitizer

Face masks and protective eye wear for clients

Duvet covers that will be changed per client

Aprons for the therapist to change per each client seen

2 Face masks and face shield for the therapist

UVC lamp to help kill bacteria and other viruses

HEPA Air purifier

Medical grade cleaning products

A thermometer to check the clients temperature

Sterilize any tools that are used such as cups, graston or gua-sha tools

Open windows if possible

New waivers to be signed by each client

Questionnaire to ensure client isn't sick and has not been in contact with anyone that has been sick

Notices, precautions, and appropriate risk signage

WEAR A MASK, WASH YOUR HANDS, DON'T TOUCH YOUR FACE!

Please sign this petition to help your personal service provider return to work.