UPDATE on TESTING 9/3/2020: NYS just updated their guidelines in one significant way. We can now perform inner mouth work for TMJ and migraines if the therapist wears a face shield in addition to a mask and goggles. See the full update on our COVID-19 Safety post for exactly how will perform this work for clients who may need it and want it. Part of the guidelines are a requirement for a new negative covid-19 diagnostic test on or after September 3rd. For any therapist trained in this work who wants to offer it to clients, we will post their negative results here.
UPDATE on TESTING 7/30/2020: NYS is now in Phase 4 and testing is longer required by NYS for massage therapists. Testing is also currently experiencing breakdowns in supply chains resulting in longer wait times for results. Therefore, in the interest of public health, we are no longer asking our therapists to get tested every two weeks to help free up testing capacity for people who are actually experiencing symptoms.
We want to help the public feel safe about getting massage therapy during this time. So, in following NYS guidelines to reopen, we will be requiring that therapists get a covid-19 test every two weeks while in phase 3. In addition, we will be posting our therapist’s COVID-19 diagnostic test results publicly here. When NYC moves to phase 4, owner David Weintraub will continue to get a test every two weeks. As long as testing remains available.
This means, at minimum, we will have all had at least one negative COVID-19 diagnostic test before working with clients. And an additional test two weeks after we start working with clients again.
If a therapist receives a positive test, we will immediately quarantine them until they receive a negative test. In addition, we will close the treatment room they worked in for 24 hours, then sterilize it before allowing it to be used again. They will not be allowed back to work until they get a confirmed negative test result. We will assist contact tracers in tracking any clients they worked with and inform them of the results. Our staff will be maintaining social distance and mask wearing at all times at our studios.
As we reopen, we will do everything we can to keep you and our staff safe while still being able to provide high quality pain relief!
COVID-19 Test Results
Tests After September 3rd Guidelines Update for Therapists Who Offer Inner Mouth Work to Clients for TMJ and Migraines
Dawn Rueda – diagnostic test Saturday 10/17/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
Alexon Santos – diagnostic test Thursday 10/15/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
Adee Chandally – diagnostic test Tuesday 10/13/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
Omer Unlata – diagnostic test Sunday 10/11/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
David Weintraub – diagnostic test Friday 10/9/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
Ann Perez – diagnostic test Monday 10/05/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
Alexon Santos – diagnostic test Sunday 9/27/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
Omer Unluata – diagnostic test Friday 9/21/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
Michael Terra – diagnostic test Friday 9/21/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
David Weintraub – diagnostic test Tuesday 9/8/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
Dawn Rueda – diagnostic test Thursday 9/3/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
Tests After Working With Clients (Mandatory During NYC Phase 3, posted as results come in)
Adee Chandally – diagnostic test Thursday 8/13/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
Rachel Simhon – diagnostic test Thursday 7/30/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
David Weintraub – diagnostic test Monday 7/27/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
Michael Terra – diagnostic test Monday 7/27/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
Adee Chandally – diagnostic test Thursday 7/23/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
Meghan Krupka – diagnostic test Wednesday 7/22/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
Rachel Simhon – diagnostic test Friday 7/17/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
Shiho Tanaka – diagnostic test Thursday 7/16/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
David Weintraub – diagnostic test Monday 7/13/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
Tests Prior to Working with Clients
Adee Chandally – diagnostic test Thursday 7/16/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
Jason Charles – diagnostic test Friday 7/10/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
Simon Duran – diagnostic test Tuesday 7/7/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
Rachel Simhon – diagnostic test Monday 7/6/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
Shiho Tanaka – diagnostic test Monday 7/6/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
Meghan Krupka – diagnostic test Friday 7/3/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
Drew Diaz – diagnostic test Thursday 07/02/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
Michael Terra – diagnostic test Tuesday 6/30/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
David Weintraub – diagnostic test Monday 6/29/2020 – result was NEGATIVE
