Closing in on an opening date...

As we trek through the month of May we will start to see a lot more businesses reopening in Ohio. 

On May 15th we will see salons and day spas, among other personal services opening their doors for business. This will make many people very happy.  I cringe to think about how stylists will have to fix the self-cut bangs.  But they will smile and say, "No problem, I can fix this, I got your back."

Also to reopen on May 15th will be outdoor dining at restaurants that have this service, with the indoor dining resuming on May 21st.  We will see retail businesses that were once looking like ghost towns reopening their doors.  I can only imagine the number of folks that will stampede to the doors looking for that coveted shopping experience they miss so much.

What is not among the businesses to resume? Day cares, gyms, Massage offices, movie theaters, swimming pools, etc.   The government is still working with health officials to set safety protocols for operation of the remaining closed businesses.  They are hopeful the next wave of openings will include the businesses of higher risk to patrons.

My colleagues and I, in the massage profession, look forward to returning to our offices to resume therapy for those in need.  It has been a long couple months and there will be many clients calling to try to get those coveted first appointment spots in the first days of reopening.  Be patient, we are well aware of your needs and will do everything humanly possible to make sure you all receive the care you deserve.

We are hopeful for an opening date within the next few weeks. Please remember that because we are a profession that cannot adhere to social distancing we will be given strict protocols to follow. Be prepared to wear masks during sessions and possibly be denied some services in the beginning, such as facial massage.  I personally will not offer hot stone, bamboo, gua sha or any service that requires the use of tools, with the exception of instrument assisted adhesion release,  for at least the first month of reopening.

Stay Healthy and continue social distancing.