08/01/2025
‘Winter season & Protection’
We are now entering the depths of the cold and flu season. Norovirus, also called the "winter vomiting bug", is on the increase.
The PRESS PAUSE Team have an extra responsibility to our clients, communities, and ourselves to prevent the spread of harmful germs and bacteria. We come in close contact with multiple people throughout our work day, which makes it especially easy to spread viruses. However, some simple precautions can help keep the PRESS PAUSE team and our clients healthy and happy.
It can be hard sometimes when we’re sick to admit it to ourselves. We might think that a little sniffle is nothing to worry about. Despite feeling a cold or virus coming on, many of us will still keep our appointments until we are in full-blown sickness.
Many clients will keep their appointments and may be in denial about what their little sniffle might be, or even thinking that a good massage is just the thing to help them feel better. The reality is that getting a massage during a virus outbreak may actually make you feel worse.
Massage therapy stimulates the immune system and if you are fighting off a cold or any other virus, receiving a massage may actually increase your symptoms and actually make you feel worse. Never mind the fact that the virus could be transmitted to your therapist and the rest of their clients.
Likewise, here at PRESS PAUSE we have a responsibility to not transmit any viruses to any clients. If any of our therapists sense that are coming down with something, we will always be in favour of calling our clients to cancel and reschedule their appointments. We will always put the well-being of our clients first.
Let’s look after each other, more so over the coming months and protect each other. 🥰🙏
PRESS PAUSE TEAM
