Balanced Harmony Massage Therapy

07/21/2024

Surgery occurred on July 19. Everything went really well.

Recovery and healing has been challenging but overall going well.

The staff at UBCH were absolutely incredible.

My wonderful family has been beyond amazing, loving, and supportive!

I have appreciated all the texts, well wishes, and healing energy.

I look forward to coming back but I’m really enjoying the time off too!

06/13/2024

****SCHEDULING UPDATE****

Hello wonderful people!

I have been on a wait list for surgery and I got the call last week for my surgery date. I will be heading to Vancouver with my amazing supportive family, next month.

The recovery time is 6-9 weeks, but this girl here is a fast healer! Also I love my patients and will probably climbing the walls after 4 weeks! Jo can validate that!

I’m available my usual hours and days until July 16. I’m not 100% sure when I’ll be back although I have it opened for August 19. But I’m going to listen to my body and hours and days may change depending. I will do my best to keep everyone posted and updated!

If you’re wanting to see me before I call please call the spa or book online if you have access to it!

H’aawa for all the continued love and support! Myself, Jo, and Naya appreciate you all!!

09/21/2022

Hey Everyone!

I know we have been away from social media regards to this page but we have been a busy household and business and just trying to enjoy the time we have together as individuals as well as a family! This fundrasier sits very close to home for us as we have and know alot of other have been impacted by cancer!

We have set up a personal goal for Naya’s Fundraising page for The Terry Fox Run! If you can can donate amazing if can’t at this point in time please share Naya’s personal Page!
We love and appreciate all of our people
Thank you all for your love and support on all fronts❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Cheers

Terry Fox said, "anything is possible if you try." Inspired by his amazing example, I am proudly taking part in this year's Terry Fox Run. Please consider

05/28/2021

Wanted share, since some of you are aware that I was working on a poetry book. It’s getting closer!

Thanks for all the love and support

So it’s official! A sneak peak at the final cover for my poetry with Black and White artwork.

The check list for self publishing:

Final formats ✅
Author photo picked ✅
Release date chosen ✅
Confetti canons readied ✅

So much excitement brewing!!!! I can’t believe how close I am to launching “Heart Stories: A Journey of Self”

What a 🎢 roller coaster it has been in creating this amazing poetry and Black & White artwork collection.

So much love and support for this book already. Haawa to with for the amazing authors photo! H’aawa to everyone for the continued support and love! ❤️❤️❤️
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02/01/2021

Hello beautiful people!!!

I know some of you were informed already, and incase you weren’t Jo, Naya, and myself are self isolating for the next two weeks.

There was a positive case at Nayas daycare. We are all good and not showing any signs or symptoms. As you know the health abs safety of our patients and patients family’s is our highest priority!

We are going to take this time to enjoy each other’s company, and make some great memories!!

I’ll be back in office soon, can call Healing Garden Vernon for further information or booking an appointment when I’m back!

We love you all very much and so appreciate on the continued support!

Also if you’re interested I can offer any support virtually for exercises, stretches, and the NEW MOVEMENTS I learned and have shared with a few of you in the office!

Drop a comment below or send a message!!

Take care and please stay safe!

10/20/2020

Having a WHALE 🐳 of a time at work!!! Showing off my new mask. Soft cotton inside to hopefully minimize the macne!!

I don’t mind wearing a mask to protect my patients, and my patients’ families.

Yes my glasses fog up, and yes I get headaches at the end of the day from wearing it for a prolonged periods of time. It has also kicked up acne breakouts outs.

Those all seem small and minor in comparison to COVID. A small act that can help prevent spread! Keeping that in the forefront of my mind has helped me so much.

Just because I have to cover my face doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful!!

Tell me about the your struggle and how you are getting yourself through it! Maybe your kind words can help someone that’s struggling! Comment below.

With respect and gratitude,

Samantha Panter

07/30/2020

I know there are a lot of fears right now with COVID-19. Especially with the spike in Kelowna and Vernon. You are probably starting to ask yourself is self care really worth it right now? Or is this worth the extra stress?

Let me reassure you it for sure is.

When you care for yourself and take time out for you. This then give you the ability to be more present and show up better for those that depend on you.

For those of you that have not made it into the spa I want to walk you through my protocols for screening patients, cleaning, and sanitizing the treatment room.
1. Pre screening when booking an appointment with the incredible receptionists
2. You’re required to sanitize your hands and put on a mask when you arrive at the spa
3. A two page double sided consent to treat form. Going over all your history and helping you to weigh benefits and risks.
4. In the treatment room you’ll see that all unnecessary items to massage therapy are removed.
5. The treatment table is unmade so you can see how everything is clean, sanitized, and no oil marks are present. Also the pillow used for ankle and knee support is in a rubber case so it can be cleaned and sanitized as well after each use.
6. Sheets and face covers that are used for your massage are fresh and clean. I set up the table while you’re in the treatment room.
7. Once your massage starts, I was my hands when I return to the room. There’s a sink in each of the treatment rooms. The towel I use for drying my hands is changed out after every patient.
8. When your massage is complete I wash my hands before leaving the room. I use the towel on the door handle and leave the room. My used towel is immediately put into a used laundry container.
9. Once you leave I then take the sheets and they go immediately into the used laundry container and brought down to our laundry room to be cleaned.
10. I clean all surfaces of the treatment room with Morning Mist. I use a slightly higher concentration that is recommended. I start cleaning and sanitizing: table, pillow, face cushions, stool and handle, shelf (hand sanitizer, lotion bottle, and oil bottle), chair, basket, hooks behind door, door, counter, sink, tap, clock, treatment room floors, handles, and light switch. This happens after EVERY treatment.
With this routine firmly in place, I have spaced out my bookings to have a 30 minutes in between each patient. I will not cut corners on my cleaning and sanitizing routine. I have decided to keep my bookings spaced out like this indefinitely.

You and your families safety is my top priority. I have outlined all the steps I have been taking and will continue to take to ensure that.

Drop a comment of some concerns you have been having or how you are managing the stresses

Thank you all so much for your continued support through these difficult times!

I look forward to seeing you in my schedule.

With Respect and Gratitude,

Samantha Panter RMT

06/11/2020

Just wanted to drop in and say hi to everyone. Let you know I’m officially back at work and have some available appointment times.

I’m currently not taking in any new patients until July. My schedule is limited for June and wanted anyone with immunocompromised systems to feel safe to book with me!

Wanted to let you know that we are taking the necessary steps to minimize the risk of transfer as best I can!

Later I’m posting pictures of my sparse and sanitized treatment room!

Please contact me at healing garden if you have any either questions or concerns!

05/23/2020

Hello everyone!! Start date is approaching!!

I went to A&G supplies in Vernon and received amazing service and knowledge for a cleaner I need to be using. For those of you that are unaware, my mom is a professional cleaner and uses this product in her business. That includes the local blood labs and two doctors offices.

It’s called morning mist and it will need 10 minutes of drying time to fully kill off any bacteria or virus. I also bought A&G’s hand sanitizer they’re selling that is alcohol free and will be in my treatment room to use as needed.

The cleaner and sanitizer are all approved with CDC and Interior Health. I also have N-95 face masks, reusable masks for 30 uses, and a face shield!

Research is paying off! I’m processing with the upmost care to protocols and respect for everyone’s safety.

We had a meeting at work to discuss necessary changes that need to be made for everyone’s health and safety. I’m feeling more and more confident with moving ahead and resuming practice with these changes in place.

Tomorrow I will post my availability for June and new changes for July.

At this time for the months of June and July I will not be accepting any new patients. With limited space I want to make my current patient load my priority.

Thank you for understanding, and please comment here if you have any specific questions regarding bookings or my protocols!

05/20/2020

Hi there everyone!! I wanted to take the time to update all patients of BHMT regarding returning to practice.

I’ve been taking this time to research and listen to Public Health Officer, my governing body College of Massage Therapists of B.C., and the association that I have my malpractice insurance through the Registered Massage Therapists of B.C.

There is a course that was offered to me by the CMTBC and RMTBC. Outlining education with the COVID-19 virus. Precautions and care to be taken.

At this moment I’m not rushing into returning to my practice. I want to return feeling confident that I can administer the highest level of care and safety. Safety for myself, patients, my family, and my patients families.

Once I have protocols, procedure, and booking guidelines I will be closer to a return to practice date.

This week I have a staff meeting with Zhou. Where we will discuss the changes we will have to make. To ensure everyone’s health and safety is maintained.

I’m not taking anything for granted. I am not rushing in without taking the time to weigh risks over benefits.

The health and safety of my patients has and always will be my number 1 priority.

Thank you for your patience and I look forward to seeing you soon!

Samantha L. Panter RMT

04/02/2020

Thanks to my amazing friend Kristy Ware we finally were able to put together this great conversation, shared challenges, and maybe offer some helpful tips!
Stay safe, spread kindness NOT virus!