While many of the restrictions protecting us all during the pandemic have now been dropped, We understand that many people are still feeling very unsure and wary. The Barefoot therapist always maintains a high standard of hygiene, in the unprecedented times of the pandemic, some extra measures were put in place. As these are generally good practice, we see no reason to drop any of these measures, rest assured the increased high standards will continue to protect against the spread of this and any other virus. Masks are no longer a requirement, they are now personal choice, If you prefer that your therapist wears a mask during your treatment or for parts of the treatment where they are working near your face please request this at the beginning of your treatment, we will happily wear a mask for your treatment if this makes you feel more comfortable. You are of course welcome to wear a mask during your treatment if you prefer.
In order to prevent the spread of communicable disease, all protocols must be adhered to by both Therapist and Client/ Customer.
As the information and guidelines regarding COVID-19 are constantly changing, this policy will be updated regularly.
Last updated : 05/09/2022
If you have any questions about these changes, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
As a registered and insured member of ARCHTI, I will keep up to date with and follow the guidelines for practice as laid out by HSE and all government guidance.
Protocols-
Clients / Customers Should;
- Confirm by text or phone call on the day of each appointment that they are feeling well, symptom free and are not required to isolate.
- Cancel their appointment if they experience any symptoms or have been in contact with anyone who is experiencing symptoms. (cancellation fees are waved for this circumstance)
- Sanitise hands on arrival to the clinic and before leaving treatment room at end of treatment.
- Inform your therapist if you would feel more comfortable with them wearing a mask during your treatment
- Optional – For massage treatment, clients may bring own towels for treatment if they wish, contact us for details of what will be appropriate for your treatment before hand
Therapists Will;
Please note that usual high standards of hygiene practice will still be in place, the below is in addition to these.
- Book appointments with a minimum of 30 minute gaps between to allow for all additional cleaning to take place
- Self monitor for symptoms and cancel appointments if symptoms develop
- Wash hands before and after treatments (as is standard practice)
- Wear a mask throughout treatments if requested, and for all facial treatments
- Have hand sanitiser readily available in room in case it is required during treatments
- Either change uniform between each treatment or aprons for each treatment
- Ensure that the room is well ventilated between treatments, and where possible during treatments.
- All surfaces which may be touched to be cleaned thoroughly before and after each treatment
- Any pillows or bolsters used will be covered with waterproof cases which will be cleaned between treatments and pillowcases which will be changed and washed after each treatment.
- The Thai massage mat will be disinfected and steam cleaned between treatments (standard practice)
- Massage table covers will be washed after each treatment
- All linens used are washed on a hot wash after treatments as standard practice
- Oil bottle and heater are washed before and after each treatment as standard practice
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