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Clarification on Mask Policy
All clients and staff are required to wear a mask in the hallways and at front desk, regardless of vaccination status. This is where we have a higher likelihood of exposure between clients. Not all of our clients have received the vaccine. Our goal is to keep everyone safe and comfortable, regardless of vaccination status. Clients and staff that have proof of vaccination on file have the option to remove the mask in the massage rooms. The rooms are private with one client and one massage therapist at a time. This policy applies to both clients and staff. Clients and staff voluntarily choose whether or not to share their vaccination status. So far, all of our staff have authorized Oasis Massage to share this information with our clients. Ashley and Pallas have also voluntarily kept their masks on while providing massage services. As we bring on more staff, they will each make their own choice regarding sharing their vaccination status as well as whether they wear a mask during massages (if vaccinated). Welcome Back, Sara! We have great news! Sara will begin accepting appointments again as of Aug 16th! For clients that have not yet met Sara, she specializes in energy work. She is currently completing her Reiki Master certification. Sara also offers Swedish massage with a focus on the PNS (peripheral nervous system). This means she uses light touch to deactivate the fight or flight response. Check out Sara’s full bio here. Please note: Sara does not offer deep tissue massage or use firm pressure. We still have hours available for another massage therapist. Click here for more information, including shifts available. Other Updates
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5/28/2021 0 Comments Policy ChangesOur Thought Process
The state of emergency for Massachusetts ends on June 15th and industry regulations will largely revert to pre-COVID policies. The primary exceptions to this include public transportation, inside of schools, and healthcare facilities. Massage technically falls into personal care services with hair and nail salons, not into healthcare. However, we focus on pain management with the intention of becoming a comprehensive wellness clinic. We see many clients that actively undergo chemotherapy treatments. To drop the mask policy entirely seems irresponsible. Another factor that we have to consider is the season. Tourists come to the Cape from many areas, some with lower vaccination rates. To prevent a spike related to increase in travel, we plan to keep masks in place through the summer. We will reassess our policies in the fall, once tourism slows for the year. Our goal is to make everyone feel safe and comfortable. We have brainstormed and come up with a compromise that we will outline below. Our Policies The following policies will remain in effect until September, at which time we will reassess whether or not these need to become permanent changes to how we operate.
We're Still Hiring! We are actively seeking a full time licensed massage therapist and have ads posted on several different job sites as well as on our website. If you know someone looking for year round employment, please send them our way. As soon as we find a good candidate, we will happily introduce you to our new team member. 5/18/2021 0 Comments Fully Vaccinated & Other UpdatesStaff Vaccinations
Pallas, Ashley & Mary have received their second vaccinations today, Tuesday, May 18th. We will take the following two days off in case of any side effects. Any messages received on these days will be returned on the Friday, May 21st. Masks and prescreening phone calls will not change yet but, as of June 1st, we will begin to partially reopen our waiting room. This means clients may check out and reschedule with Mary at the front desk. Paperwork will still be completed in the massage rooms. The doors will still be locked to prevent walk-ins by the general public. We are watching for changes in our industry's guidelines. Any changes to our operations & policies will be sent via email & posted on our blog. Problems & Solutions We want to thank everyone for their feedback. Everything we hear from you and see in reviews helps us improve. We have worked to correct or upgrade some details that haven't been up to our standards.
Tis the Season... Please make note of the following seasonal concerns we run into every year. We appreciate you helping us ensure you receive the best experience possible!
In Other News Pallas has been appointed to the Massage Therapy Licensing Board for Massachusetts! She got officially sworn in on May 10th. This is a three-year volunteer appointment. She hopes to help shape the future of the massage industry in a positive way. We're Hiring! We are actively seeking a full time licensed massage therapist and have ads posted on several different job sites as well as on our website. If you know someone looking for year round employment, please send them our way. As soon as we find a good candidate, we will happily introduce you to our new team member. Staff Vaccinations
Pallas, Ashley & Mary have received their first vaccinations. Somehow we all got in on the same day! None of us have shown anything but minor discomfort from the first shot. We hope the second will go as easily. Our second shot is scheduled for Tuesday, May 18th; we will take the following two days off in case of any side effects. Any messages received on these days will be returned on the Friday, May 21st. Appointment Availability We want to thank everyone for their patience. With only two actively working massage therapists and the majority of our clientele requesting appointments again, our schedule has filled up much farther in advance than we have previously experienced. This is especially true for the coveted evening and Saturday appointments. What you can do:
We're Hiring! We are actively seeking a full time massage therapist and have ads posted on several different job sites as well as on our website. If you know someone looking for year round employment, please send them our way. As soon as we find a good candidate, we will happily introduce you to our new team member. 4/2/2021 0 Comments Update on Vaccines & MasksClient Vaccinations & Masks
Many clients have openly informed us when they have received a COVID19 vaccination. Unfortunately, having received the vaccine does not mean we can waive the mask requirement or skip the pre-screening before each appointment. The vaccination primarily protects the recipient, who can still spread the virus. Until the state lifts the mask mandate, masks must be properly worn, covering the mouth & nose, at all times within our facility. Why are we so adamant about this? We have partnered with the Cape Wellness Collaborative (CWC) to provide massage therapy services to people actively receiving treatment for cancer. These clients may not yet be eligible to receive the vaccine due to potential interactions with their treatments; their doctor will determine when & if that is safe for them. By adhering strictly to our protocols, we can protect our most medically vulnerable clients. If you or someone you know is fighting cancer, we encourage you to reach out to CWC to see how this local non-profit can help. Staff Vaccinations We have pre-registered for our vaccinations but have not yet become eligible to schedule our appointments. Due to the challenges associated with scheduling these vaccinations in advance, we may have to reschedule client appointments. To allow our staff time to recover from any initial side effects, we plan to take 24 hours off after the first shot and 48 hours off after the second shot. We will block this time off as soon as we get confirmed appointments and shift client appointments around as little as necessary. It is unlikely our vaccination appointments will be done on the same day, so we should still have one therapist available for appointments. Summer Tourists & Seasonal Residents Warm weather has arrived and we expect vacationers to begin requesting appointments. We have no plans to actively market to tourists however, we will accept appointments from seasonal residents or people that have met the current MA state travel advisory requirements and pass our pre-screening. This means non-resident clients must have passed a negative test or quarantined for 10 days upon arrival to MA, or be fully vaccinated. OM Team Membership Many clients have taken advantage of our monthly program, the most cost effective option we offer for regular massages. Due to the limited amount of appointments, we will only accept up to 80 members to avoid overextending our staff. This includes both active and paused members who plan to return once the pandemic has passed. We have a few memberships remaining but the cap will be enforced once we reach that maximum. We're Hiring! We are actively seeking a full time massage therapist and have ads posted on several different job sites as well as on our website. If you know someone looking for year round employment, please send them our way. As soon as we find a good candidate, we will happily introduce you to our new team member. |
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