Thank YOU!
In a blink we are nearly into June 2020. Halfway through the year. Nearly half of that time spent in a pandemic. Feels weird to some days be “ok” while others feeling like you can barely hold it together long enough to get through that next task.
It has felt like from the moment we announced the clinic closure to in-person care March 18 we have been consistently adjusting, moving, re-planning. Through it all we have been forever grateful to the community and our clients for your understanding and grace you have given us during this time. I don’t think we can ever over-state how deeply we appreciate your support during these many transitions!
In-Person Care
Although things are still seeming to be ever changing, we have settled on some specifics for those that are appropriate for our in-person appointments we are providing for Physiotherapy & Massage services at this time.
- Ensure you have completed your online COVID screening questionnaire and re-book if you are feeling at all unwell
- When you arrive please stay in your vehicle! Our team will call you when they have your personal waiting room ready
- We are required to have everyone who enters the building to wear a mask (please bring one with you to your appointment)
- There will be hand sanitizer available for you to use once you enter the building
- The bathrooms at this time are closed to public use
- Contact-less payment is preferred whenever possible
*Please note that depending on the type of appointment you are scheduled for, your therapist may have differing levels of PPE on
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
At the clinic the therapists and staff have access to approved PPE for all levels of available services. This means various levels of equipment will be used for different treatment types, in addition to personal protective measures that each therapist feels necessary to take for their own/family safety.
You will always see your therapists and staff in a mask if they are unable to remain physically distanced (this includes Laura until our fancy new sneeze guard comes!) – which of course will be the case for any in-person/hands on appointments. You may also see: protective eye wear, a gown/specific lab jacket (we have special ordered some), and/or gloves.
It must be noted that at this time we are not completing any assessment or treatment intraorally. This means that until further notice appointments for TMJ will not be able to evaluate the muscles within the mouth. We can however, still provide assessment and treatment of any additional factors that would be related to the neck and external to the mouth!
Why are we so diligent?
We are so fortunate to have such understanding clientele at the clinic, and haven’t had any issues with our new protocols and procedures. It is important that we ensure that our clients understand why it is important that we follow the guidelines, are honest in our COVID screening questionnaires for a couple main reasons.
1) There are hefty fines for not following the proper protocols
Businesses that do not comply with the government or association guidelines are at risk of fines up to $250,000. We have been so grateful to persevere through this pandemic to date. Fines during this time not only for our business, but any business, could prove catastrophic for any business.
2) We need to protect those that are at risk that are coming in to provide care
There are some individuals at the clinic that are at-risk themselves or have family members that are at greater risk for COVID.
Although I am a generally private person, I have felt that now is the time to let our clients and community know that I have been diagnosed and started treatment for cancer. COVID has thrown a real wrench in the entire process and brings a new element to have to navigate during an already challenging time. As many people know, my dad has leukemia and has for years so I am very familiar with the increased protective measures required for a compromised immune system during a typical flu season. I am confident in our team’s ability to navigate these uncertain times and continue to provide the high level of care that we have become accustomed to.
~Haylie Lashta
Our top priority is the health and safety of our staff, the clients, and the community. We appreciate that we are all working together through these processes.
Thank you for choosing us to help you, help yourself!
