Posted on by Jess McClain LMT

COVID-19 Response

UPDATED 3/13/22

Mask mandates have been lifted in Oregon. As an independently owned non-medical facility, Just Be Bodyworks has adopted a mask optional policy. Clients wishing to wear a mask are welcomed to do so and welcomed to request staff to wear one as well. Those who do not wish to wear a mask are not required to at this time, though your practitioner may request that you wear one depending on their individual comfort level.

We will still ask that you reschedule your appointment if you are feeling at all unwell and will ask that you wash your hands upon entering the studio. Rooms and linens are still sanitized thoroughly and staff is still practicing enhanced hand hygiene and wearing fresh aprons in between clients.

8/13/21

Mask mandates have been reinstated in Oregon. Just Be Bodyworks requires masks for clients and staff. We do ask that you reschedule your appointment if you are feeling at all unwell.

7/28/21

As of 6/30/21, Oregon lifted state mask mandates. On 7/27/21 the Oregon Health Authority put out a strong recommendation to reimplement universal mask use. As this is not a mandate, Just Be Bodyworks will not require client mask use but, rather, recommend it. Our staff may choose to wear one themselves at their discretion. If a client chooses to wear a mask, the therapist serving that client will offer to wear one as well.

Due to a rise in cases in our community, Just Be Bodyworks will continue to require hand washing upon entry of the building and additionally will be reinstating temperature screening as well as verbal screening for the following:

  • Fever in the last 24 hours of 100°F or above?
  • Respiratory symptoms, sore throat, or shortness of breath?
  • Contact with anyone in the last 10 days who has been diagnosed with COVID-19

Please contact the studio to reschedule if you are feeling at all unwell or are experiencing any of the above symptoms. If you are feeling healthy and coming in for your scheduled appointment, please always plan to check-in at the front desk 5-10 minutes before your appointment start time. Treatment rooms, lobby and linens will continue to be thoroughly disinfected before and after each client.

Thank you for your continued support of our small family owned business as we work hard striving to keep all of our clients, staff and community happy and healthy.

6/29/2021

As of Wednesday June 30th 2021, COVID-19 restrictions, including the mask mandate, will be lifted in Oregon. What does this mean for your next massage appointment?

  • While you the client are no longer required to wear a mask, your LMT may or may not choose to wear one themselves at their discretion.
  • If you choose to continue to wear a mask yourself, your LMT will wear one as well.
  • We still ask that you show up 5-10 minutes before your appointment start time.
  • You no longer have to text and wait in your car upon arrival. You are welcome to come and gently knock on the door when you arrive. (We keep our door locked not because of Covid regulations but to avoid foot traffic wandering in when we are in session with a client, since we do not have dedicated front desk staff)
  • We will still ask that you wash your hands or use hand sanitizer upon entering the studio.
  • While we will no longer require the written Covid Waiver Form to be filled out, your LMT may verbally screen you for symptoms and take you temperature at their discretion.
  • Linens, as always, are laundered between every client under high heat settings.
  • Treatment rooms and lobby will still be thoroughly disinfected before and after each client.
  • Your LMT will still wear a fresh apron for each client session and practice enhanced hand hygiene.

The continued health, safety and comfort of our clients is, as always, our top priority. We so appreciate your support as we have evolved and grown through these uncertain times. We literally could not have survived this without your support, understanding and patience.

6/1/2020

I have been a busy bee down at the studio getting it all prepped and ready for you! I’ve had two weeks of “soft” re-opening, seeing a client or two a day and running through all the the new safety & sanitation protocols. Our books are now open and filling up fast with new and returning clients.

I understand that this reopening process must be done mindfully, carefully & safely. The health & safety of our clients & therapists is our NUMBER ONE priority. I want to share with you some of the updated procedures & protocols being implemented at the studio so that when you are ready & comfortable booking your next massage, you can enter the studio in full confidence & reassurance that this is a safe space in which you can seek relaxation & healing.

CLIENT FACING PROTOCOLS:

  • Upon entering the studio you will immediately be asked to have your temperature taken with a touch less infrared thermometer & wash your hands with soap and water. Hand sanitizer is available in the lobby & treatment rooms as well.
  • Prior to your treatment you will be asked to complete a brief health screening questionnaire & waiver. Questions are pertinent to covid related symptoms as well as acknowledging the close contact nature of massage therapy.
  • We do ask that you bring & wear a mask. Your therapist will be wearing one as well. The masks with the ear loops are ideal for massage as there are no straps or ties that hinder work on the neck. If you do not have such a mask, we do have a limited supply available for you to use. You are welcome to remove the mask during the face down portion of your session.
  • We ask that you show up 5-10 minutes before your appointment start time to allow time for these new procedures. Please do not show up more than 10 minutes early as we need all of our time in between to sanitize the space and avoid clients overlapping in the lobby.

BEHIND THE SCENES PROTOCOLS:

  • Linens, as always, are laundered between every client under high heat settings. Clean linens now go directly from the dryer into a sanitized plastic airtight tote.
  • Treatment rooms and lobby are thoroughly disinfected before and after each client.
  • We are wearing masks, donning fresh aprons for each client session and practicing enhanced hand hygiene practices in addition to a plethora of updated health & safety protocols.

These last couple of months have been wrought with so much stress & uncertainty. Relaxing & receiving massage at Just Be Bodyworks, you can be certain that we’ve got your back…..you neck…. and your feet! When ever you’re comfortable doing so, we are happy to book your next massage session!

-Jess McClain LMT

3/24/2020

In accordance with the Oregon State mandate set forth on 3/23/2020 in the Governors Executive Order 20-12, Just Be Bodyworks massage & wellness education studio will remain closed to the public & patrons until the mandate is lifted & the COVID-19 threat has passed.

At this time I do still plan to move forward with prior plans to expand and bring more Massage Therapists into the Just Be Bodyworks family just as soon as we are allowed and able to. I truly believe that massage, mindful touch and community wellness will be more important than EVER on the other side of these unfortunate events.

In response to this unprecedented closure, and to fulfill our promise of wellness resources to our clients, Just Be Bodyworks is offering free, donation based & discounted resources online, such as:

We are also in the process of developing:

As a small locally owned business, this closure does not come without financial difficulty but I am committed to holding this space for as long as I am able. I literally cannot see myself doing anything else. Just Be Bodyworks has been my dream, my passion & my baby and I have no intentions of letting it go. Please explore some of the above online offerings to support yours & your familys well-being through this time of crisis, and also to offer support to a small local business as well. If you’d like to learn more, you can join our mailing list or follow us on Facebook.

Thank you for your continued support and I can’t wait to see you all when this storm passes. Stay safe, stay healthy.

-Jess McClain LMT

3/20/2020

I’ve made the heart wrenching but necessary decision to temporarily shut the doors of Just Be Bodyworks due to the COVID-19 epidemic, until further notice. The plan is to stay fluid and flexible as this situation continues to evolve, but I do foresee this closure being in place for at least 3 weeks, probably longer.

If you have an appointment on the books for April, I will be in contact with you the week before your scheduled session to cancel/reschedule. All group classes at the studio for March & April have been cancelled or moved to an online format. If you have purchased a class ticket in advance, I will be in contact to process a refund or credit.

Now more than ever, self-care, stress management & wellness is of the utmost importance & I sincerely hope that you will create some space to Just Be during this season of uncertainty. Follow us on Facebook for home self-care content, live stream meditations & online classes during this closure.

The health and safety of my clients is of the utmost importance and I look forward to seeing you all once this storm passes.

All storms run out of rain….eventually.

-Jess McClain LMT