18/03/2020
All massage therapy, unless medically necessary, should be stopped until further notice. Our professional agencies agree with this even though the Department of Health (our governing board here in Florida) has not shut us down.
I'm on professional Facebook groups where massage therapist are testing positive for Coronavirus/Covid-19. All the cleaning of the room and hand washing can not prevent the transfer of the virus if one of the people already has it. Social Distancing is not possible during a massage.
I understand that people have bills to pay, so if you can afford it, please purchase gift certificates from your massage therapist, nail technician and hair stylist. Most are independent contractors and will not qualify for government assistance.