Maya Abdominal Therapy
1102 - 343 Preston Street K1S 1N4 Ottawa, ON, Canada

A short video filmed by the very talented @gene.vieve_d demonstrating how detailed our daily cleaning and disinfecting protocols are to continue to provide clients with a safe environment during the Pandemic and into the future

Hello Clients and Friends, I am pleased to announce that the Ontario Ministry of Health has given Registered Massage Therapists the go-ahead to get back to work - slowly but surely. Beginning Wednesday, July 8th, 2020, I will be offering appointment times for both Swedish Massage Therapy and Maya Abdominal Therapy treatments on a part-time basis. From then, I will be available for bookings every Wednesday,Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. ...Continue reading

To Clients & Friends, It's been a few days since I posted, each new day has brought new changes and I've had a lot of work to do with my clients and in my own life because of the rate of this change. I have made the decision to close my practice on Preston Street given the more recent ongoing changing developments of COVID-19. At this time, I believe it is the best decision I can make as a Practitioner of Health and until the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario gives us... a directive to return to our practices with clients. I apologize for not getting to posting anything to the effect that I have, of course I have been socially distancing since it is one of the most recommended courses of action that both individuals & Practitioners have to slow the possibility of transmission of COVID-19 in our local Ottawa region. I hope that this hasn't caused anyone any concern and always let me know if there is anything I can do for any of you. Take care of yourself, Diana, RMT

To my clients & friends, An update as the situation evolves: As you know, I am committed to your overall well-being. And as you may be aware, the risk for Canadians for COVID-19 is still considered low. As I am not in a typical medical clinic and do not treat sick people, I will be remaining open for business, if you would like to come in for your treatments.... My office is within a company called Regus in a building managed by Waterford PG. Waterford has assured all of us within Regus that their cleaning contractors have specialized cleaning equipment and are practicing the most effective procedures to ensure proper measures are taken in cleaning and decontamination. I and Kathleen, my colleague whom I share the office with, will be wiping down our areas with disinfectant spray, including anti-microbial essential oil blends, after each client visit. We will also be providing hand sanitizers and spritzers for all clients using a blend of essential oils that have been proven to have antimicrobial activity. For those clients who can tolerate scent during their appointments, we can also provide a diffuser in the office using a blend of those same essential oils. As well, Regus' hand washing policies are in effect as per usual. They have asked that people on site wash their hands throughout the day in between activities such as eating and working with any electronic devices. They have also placed hand washing protocols in the washrooms for all of us. If you have been traveling outside of the country, to Toronto or to British Columbia recently, I and Kathleen ask that you wait 14 days post travel activities to book and come into the office for your appointments. If you have been in contact with someone who has been self-quarantined, please wait 14 days to book and come into the office for your appointments. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask either of us. Take care everyone, Diana, RMT

A warm thank you to Joanne Anderson for her article on Maya Abdominal Therapy!

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