The Chief Medical Officer of Health chose to lift the remaining provincial masking requirements on June 11, 2022. All health care professionals are now making their own masking policies based on individual risk assessments.

Effective April 3, 2023, you will no longer be required to wear a mask when entering my clinic or while in my waiting area. However, because my treatment room has no windows or direct ventilation, and I have prolonged face-to-face contact with all my patients, I ask that you continue to mask during your session. NOTE: Young children need only wear a mask when face up on the massage table while in my treatment room.

I will continue to wear an N95 mask at all times and will provide a surgical/procedure or cloth mask to those who need them. Additionally, I have obtained a supply of N95 masks that are available for purchase at cost ($2) if you’d prefer a higher level of protection while in my space.

 Instructions on how to put on, wear, take off and dispose of a mask will be available. You can also check out an instructional video here. Since mask shortages and increased costs are no longer a concern, most people aren’t reusing their masks anymore.  However, if you choose to do so, there are ways to do it safely.  Click here for a video on how to do this.   

If you are stongly opposed to wearing a mask or have a medical condition that makes mask-wearing difficult, please discuss it with me and we will work together to find the best available solution. 

You will be asked to wash/sanitize your hands upon arrival as well as before you leave. Instructions are posted in the washroom on the most effective way to do this to prevent the spread of infection. You can also view instructional videos here. I will wash my hands and forearms before you arrive, before your treatment and after we’re done..

I received my second dose of the vaccine in June 2021 and my most recent booster in January 2023.  Despite being fully vaccinated, I continue to undergo regular testing as well. I am also self-screening before every workday and will cancel my appointments if needed. 

Flexible treatment times for front-line health care workers and educators will be prioritized at this time. If you identify from one of these groups and cannot find a timely appointment, please contact me directly and I will do my best to schedule your session around your availability .

Please arrive alone (unless you require assistance) and as close to your treatment time as possible. I’m in the fortunate position of being alone in my clinic but it is a small space. I am spreading out my appointments to allow for cleaning and disinfection but also so none of my clients run into eachother if at all possible. That being said, you are welcome to bring a friend or family member with you if you like.

Before/after your treatment and behind the scenes, this is what will be happening:  

• Linens, blankets and my apron will be changed before and after every treatment.
• Anything in the treatment room that isn’t changed will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after every session.
• All high contact surfaces outside the treatment room will be cleaned and disinfected regularly throughout the day.
• A true HEPA air purifier (Honeywell HPA300C) is on all day. It is placed on its highest setting between every appointment to remove any lingering contaminants before you enter the treatment room and is put to work in the waiting area overnight. 
• Continual monitoring of CO2 levels as an indicator or air quality (Inkbirdplus Indoor Air Quality Monitor) and adjusting air ventilation accordingly
• Windows will be opened periodically throughout the day or left open during clinic hours, depending on the season.

For more details on how my day-to-day operations have changed please visit my FAQ page.

If at any point you or any of your close contacts develop covid symptoms (updated January 4, 2022), you should immediately self-isolate and contact your GP, local health authority or Telehealth at 1-866-797-0000. You can find Ontario’s online Covid-19 self-assessment tool here. This will give you a recommendation on what to do next. You can find a list of Toronto regional Covid-19 testing centres here.

Because of decreased testing capacity, the Ministry of Health has advised all symptomatic individuals to assume they are positive for Covid-19 and follow these guidelines. If you test positive through a Rapid Antigen Test, you can view your next steps here. I also ask that you inform me of your situation and cancel any upcoming appointments until such time as you have completed your self-isolation AND are symptom-free for a minimum of 2 days OR cleared through a negative test result.  

In this unprecedented time of social distancing, I’ve been searching for a way to offer guidance to those patients who are unable to see me in person. Through a remote consultation using either a video format or just over the phone, I will assess your situation and offer advice and support to help with whatever pain or disfunction you’re experiencing. Following our session, I will send a written summary of my recommendations with video links to exercises and stretches for your reference. To book a virtual consultation click here.

Some treatments will be modified or unavailable at this time due the difficulty in establishing or maintaining infection control protocols.

The following treatments have been modified as detailed below:

* Indie Scalp Massage has been modified to exclude some techniques around the mucous membranes of the face – eyes, nose and mouth. Although I can work under your mask if needed/requested, it’s not necessary and your mask will stay on at all times.

* TMJ massage for jaw pain can be performed using both intra and extra-oral techniques. If intra-oral work is indicated, the patient’s mask will be pushed slightly aside to allow access and the therapist will wear a mask, vinyl gloves and face shield.  

* Infant Massage is once again available for in-person treatments. However, online coaching is an option to anyone who is uncomfortable with face-to-face interactions. Click here for details.

When restrictions ease and/or I am able to obtain the supplies needed to provide treatment safely, you will again see suspended treatments as an option when booking. 

Government of Ontario’s COVID-19 webpage
Public Health Ontario: COVID-19
Client Resource – Massage Therapy and COVID-19

Ontario Covid-19 Data Tool

City of Toronto Covid-19 Monitoring Dashboard