Timbersong Healing Arts COVID Information
(Last Reviewed September 2024)
I'm always available to discuss my COVID policies and safety protocols if you have any questions or concerns. You can phone or text me 307-360-6325 or email me on my "Contact Me" website page.
Kathleen Petersen, Owner/Certified Massage Therapist
COVID Policies and Safety Protocols Still in Place. Protocols May Change: Timbersong Healing Arts has continued to be COVID-free since re-opening with other businesses June 2020. My protocols may change if I'm required to by the Wyoming State Health Department or Sublette County Public Health Officer. With no requirments by those agencies currently, I follow recommendations by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and periodically contact the Sublette County Health Department. Depending on the situation, I still use "best practices" in public.
My intention is to keep protocols "balanced" as needs change so I can provide a safe and enjoyable client experience. The following is part of what I consider when making decisions:
- Increased summer and holiday traveling which typically causes a surge in COVID cases,
- A profession where I can't social distance and do my job,
- A business in my personal home,
- A family member who is now a high risk.
Enhanced Sanitizing Techniques Still in Place: Even before COVID, I've always had cleansing protocols between clients. Even though I'm not required by any health orders to perform COVID-19 enhanced cleansing and disinfection protocols, I feel it's still necessary as long as there are cases COVID and it's variants in Wyoming, Sublette County and Pinedale.
Domestic Travel Policy Changed: No delay in scheduling appointment if you travel outside Sublette County or travel domestically anywhere in U.S.
International Travel Policy is the Same: If you travel internationally, schedule appointment date for 11 days after you return. The same is true if you have international guests visiting you at your Wyoming home. Please note that "Day 1" is the next after you return to your Wyoming home or your international guests leave. I personally will do the same if I have international guests.
Your Appointment at Timbersong Healing Arts
- What to Expect -
IMPORTANT: Even before COVID, it's contraindicative to come to a massage or bodywork appointment if you're feeling ill. If you're not feeling well, please reschedule your appointment. You won't be charged for the session if you're ill.
- Arrival: New clients arrive 15 minutes ahead of appointment time to complete paperwork. Established clients arrive 10 minutes ahead of appointment time. I'll come outside to invite you in.
- Parking: Park vehicles in the driveway year-round. For those arriving by bicycle or skiis, come through gate to leave bicycle or skiis within fenced yard.
- Bring your own face mask that has ear loops. No bandanas, neck gators, ski masks or single layer fabric face masks. You don't have to wear a face mask outside. You'll put your face mask on just before you enter through my front door. You'll wear your face mask when you're in the common areas of the house (entryway, living room, restroom). You don't have to wear your face mask once you're in the treatment room unless you want to. When you leave the treatment room, you'll need to have your face mask back on until I've sanitized your hands before you exit the front door. Once outside, you can take your face mask off. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me before coming to your appointment.
- If you forget to bring a face mask, let me know when I come outside to invite you in. I'll provide the first facemask for free. If you need a facemask at any other appointments. There will be a $2.00 added on to your appointment.
- Your Massage Therapist: I wear a face mask during your entire appointment. My COVID-19 vaccination status is a 2-dose shot as of 3/25/21 and a booster shot 10/27/21. When appropriate, I take a COVID-19 test so I can assure my client's I'm COVID-free.
- Things to Note: No one except those with appointments are allowed in the house. Please do not bring any drinks into the house. You'll have water available in the treatment room and the option of an organic refreshment at the conclusion of your session. Since most people have their cell phones with them everywhere they go and if you choose to bring your cell phone to your appointment, I'll need to wipe your cell phone with a sanitizing, cloth wipe.
Timbersong Healing Arts Office 307-360-6325