Let’s Stay Healthy Together This Cold & Flu Season
Last winter was a tough one for illnesses, and we know how frustrating it can be to reschedule your massage appointments. We truly hate having to cancel sessions to take care of ourselves instead of taking care of you! As the first wave of colds makes its way through this season, we want to remind you of the importance of letting us know if you're feeling under the weather before your appointment.
This year, we’re being a bit stricter with our cold and flu policy. If you need to cancel last minute due to illness, we will charge your card but provide you with a credit to use within the year. We’ll also do our best to get you rescheduled as soon as possible. If you arrive for your appointment and we feel your symptoms are active and potentially contagious, we will need to send you home. This policy is in place to protect both you and others. Below, we’ve outlined why we take this so seriously—it’s because we care! We hope you stay healthy this season, but if you do get sick, let’s reschedule.
Why It’s Important to Reschedule if You’re Sick
1. Massage Can Make Cold and Flu Symptoms Worse:
While it’s a common myth that massage helps rid the body of toxins, what actually happens is the movement of metabolic waste through the body. When you’re feeling unwell, a massage can overstimulate your immune system, potentially making mild symptoms much worse. Feeling “okay” today could mean feeling terrible tomorrow after a session.
2. Protecting Our Most Vulnerable Clients:
Many of our clients have weakened immune systems. For them, even a mild cold could turn into a serious health issue. What might be a minor inconvenience for you could lead to hospitalization and complications for someone else.
3. Keeping Our Space Germ Free:
We take pride in creating a clean, relaxing environment, but germs spread easily in a massage setting due to close contact. When we’re sick, we don’t work. We know your session wouldn’t be very relaxing if we had to stop repeatedly to blow our nose or wash our hands due to a lingering cough. To protect ourselves and our clients, it’s crucial to minimize the spread of illness in our space.
We’re Here to Help You Reschedule
We understand that life happens, and illness is often unpredictable. That’s why we’ve built flexibility into our policy to ensure you can still use your massage credit later in the year. Your health and the health of our community come first, and we’re committed to supporting you through the ups and downs of cold and flu season. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and healthy. We look forward to seeing you—when you’re feeling your best!
Below is a guide to help you understand just how long you may be contagious based on some common illnesses.
