Posts Tagged ‘professionalism’
Getting back to work — 7 of 7: What it feels like seeing clients again
Taking all these steps can feel daunting. If you feel like you’re not sure it’s worth it, take a peek at what these birds are willing to do: National Geographic Birds of Paradise. Thankfully, our work is simpler than that! After taking care of all the practical steps, we come to the moment of beginning…
Read MoreUpdate: Getting back to Work — screening clients
Once we have confirmed that people’s need is critical enough to come in for a massage (earlier post), and we’ve created a clean-as-possible clinical environment (next posts), we can further check their health to make sure it’s safe to continue. We are checking that the client is healthy on the day of the session —…
Read MoreGetting back to work during COVID-19, Part 3: Taking care of ourselves
Earlier this month, I described my fingers as lonely. It’s been so strange to not touch people — in greeting or departing, just passing by casually, and of course, with our work. I know I’m not alone in this. We massage practitioners like touching people so much, believe in the power of touching people. We’ve…
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