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Massage Studio Safety and Comfort

August 23, 2020
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health, Massage, massage therapy
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Posted by Mauricio Bertone

Massage studio safety and comfort

Returning to the massage studio should feel calm, clear, and respectful. Whether you are scheduling your first session in a long time or returning to regular massage therapy, comfort begins before the session starts. A clean space, clear communication, and realistic health precautions all matter.

Massage studio safety is not only about one illness or one season. It is about creating a professional environment where clients can relax, ask questions, and make informed choices about their care.

What still matters

Many of the lessons from the reopening period are still useful today. If you are sick, have a fever, or have symptoms that could be contagious, it is better to reschedule. That protects you, your therapist, and other clients.

Basic precautions also continue to matter: clean linens, hand hygiene, good room preparation, and enough time between clients so the session does not feel rushed. These details are part of professional care, not special extras.

Communication before the session

Please let me know before your appointment if you have recent illness, a new medical condition, recent surgery, skin irritation, unusual pain, or anything that may affect massage. That information helps me adapt the session safely.

You can also ask for adjustments at any point. Pressure can be lighter or firmer. Positioning can change. The room temperature, bolstering, and areas of focus can all be discussed. A good session should not require you to tolerate discomfort quietly.

Health awareness without fear

Respiratory viruses and seasonal illness are part of real life. Current public health guidance from the CDC emphasizes practical prevention steps such as staying home when sick, hygiene, ventilation, and protecting people at higher risk.

For massage therapy, the practical version is simple: communicate honestly, reschedule when needed, and choose care that respects both comfort and health.

Scheduling a session

If you are ready to return to the massage studio, you can schedule a massage therapy session. If you have a question before booking, reach out first so we can decide what type of session makes sense for you.

Updated appointment note

Updated August 2026: The studio currently serves clients by appointment in Newfoundland, NJ 07435, with the street address kept private until scheduling. You can review current session options on the massage services page or start with the appointment page.

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From me:

  • Consistently client-centered professional work.
  • Respectful personal and professional boundaries,
    using proper draping techniques.
  • Hygienic equipment, including the table, sheets, and towels.
  • Commitment to a high standard of practice including staying current
    with professional advancements, techniques, and best practices.
  • Services for which I am qualified and refer you to an appropriate specialist
    when the work is not within the scope of my practice and/or not in your best interest.
  • Accurate records and review charts before each session.
  • I will customize my treatment to meet the client’s needs.
  • Privacy and confidentiality are maintained at all times.
  • If I need to cancel an appointment I will do so within 12 hours whenever possible.
    When re-scheduling a session that I canceled, I will make a priority to provide the earliest appointment
    in my calendar to fit your schedule.

From you:

  • Complete online intake form.
  • Be of legal age (States of NY and NJ).
  • Please provide a health history at the first session and updates when necessary.
  • Agree to honestly answer questions about COVID-19 screening, and report any signs and symptoms before/after the session.
  • Understand that when you are scheduling a session, you will receive the session if you give express consent to receive massage therapy.
  • Sessions will begin and end as scheduled. Late arrivals receive the remaining allotted time and require full payment.
  • There is a 12-hour cancellation policy. Payment is required with less notice unless the time slot can be filled.
  • Cleanliness is expected.
  • Sexual harassment is not tolerated.
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