Massage therapy mid-pandemic

[Anonymous]

I deal with chronic neck/shoulder pain (25+ years) and have tried all manner of treatments, including surgery. Pre-COVID, I was finding relief with bi-weekly massages (at a reasonable price!). Therapeutic in the true sense of the word. Since mid-March, I have not gone for a massage. But, oh, do I need one.

I haven't seen much/any discussion here or elsewhere on the safety of massage therapy right now. Has anyone looked into this/gone for a massage?

[Anonymous]

I would probably be comfortable getting a massage if face down the entire time and the therapist is masked. Maybe the door open also, depending on the place

[Anonymous]

I haven't gone yet but made an appointment for next week. Prior to the pandemic, I went 1-2 times per month. I am going to a small place, only 2-3 therapists and no other staff working at any one time. I will wear a mask and so will the massage therapist. Numbers are very low in my state right now. I hope this is a good idea!

[Anonymous]

I have a friend that's a massage therapist. She's been working pretty consistently throughout covid quarantines and such and has yet to get sick or make any of her clients sick.

[Anonymous]

Went once since Covid..therapist a d I wore a mask..mine bothered me. She won’t do faces and heads

[Anonymous]

I got a massage a few weeks ago. Temperature checks, hand washing, and masks. Booked an appointment in the morning at a small spa. I felt comfortable and will probably book again soon.

[Anonymous]

Am i the only one who thinks this sounds like a cray idea?

[Anonymous]

I just went last night. Called from my car when I got there, and prepaid with a credit card. They called me back when it was safe to come in (no other clients in the waiting room/hall). They did a temp check and had a pulse ox to check my oxygen sats. They took me right back to my therapists room. They didn’t close the door - installed curtains instead (I’m guessing for better air flow). The therapist wore a mask and gloves. I was very impressed with their safety protocols and felt very safe.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Am i the only one who thinks this sounds like a cray idea?

It’s definitely a risk, but if I had chronic pain and knew this would help, I might do it.

[UrbanDad]

I'm a LMT and been wondering about how to move forward with clients. FWIIW I got the vaccination but not sure about taking clients even with very good precautions. I really miss working.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Am i the only one who thinks this sounds like a cray idea?

Robert Cray?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Am i the only one who thinks this sounds like a cray idea?

Yes. Yes you are crazy.

[Anonymous]

Been doing this since May, masked.

[Anonymous]

I stopped at the beginning then started back over the summer.

I’ve stopped again since October. The numbers were lower in summer so I was more comfortable then, not comfortable with the current numbers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just went last night. Called from my car when I got there, and prepaid with a credit card. They called me back when it was safe to come in (no other clients in the waiting room/hall). They did a temp check and had a pulse ox to check my oxygen sats. They took me right back to my therapists room. They didn’t close the door - installed curtains instead (I’m guessing for better air flow). The therapist wore a mask and gloves. I was very impressed with their safety protocols and felt very safe.

This sounds great. Where did you go?