COVID-19 Update
20th June, 2022
Clients are still required to wear a mask or have a valid medical exemption.
Here are some other ways I continue to protect clients and staff:
Clients screened for COVID-19 related symptoms and contacts.
Hand sanitiser and hand washing facilities available.
Masks required for both therapist and client.
Limit of 2 people (including therapist) in the treatment room at any time.
HEPA air purifier and fresh air ventilation wherever possible.
Cleaning of massage table and other frequently touched surfaces between treatments.
Following laundry protocols developed by the AMT Biosecurity Planning Committee.
Washing hands with soap and water before and after every treatment (standard practice).
Therapist checking own temperature and looking out for symptoms daily.
Keeping records of attending clients for at least 28 days.
Offering online consultations to clients if they need to self-isolate at home.
Appointments cancelled within 24 hours due to ill health will not be subject to cancellation fees.
COVID-19 Update
6th February, 2022
The clinic is currently closed and will reopen on Saturday 19th February.
To protect the health and well-being of clients and staff, please show before treatment:
proof of vaccination (or medical exemption), or
negative PCR result up to 72 hrs old, or
negative rapid antigen test (RAT) result up to 24 hrs old
Clients and staff are required to wear a mask during treatment, check in with QR code,
have their temperature checked, and sanitise hands.
Thank you for your understanding.
COVID-19 Update
31st December, 2021
The clinic is closed temporarily but will reopen again soon. The booking system will be unavailable for the time being. Please check back regularly for updates.
COVID-19 Update
15th December, 2021
To protect the health and well-being of clients and staff, clients are required to show:
proof of vaccination (or medical exemption), OR
negative PCR test taken up to 72 hrs before appointment
Clients are still required to wear a mask, check in with QR code,
have their temperature checked, and sanitise hands.
Thank you for your understanding.
COVID-19 Update
26th June, 2021
Due to NSW Government stay at home orders currently in force, the clinic is temporarily closed.
COVID-19 Update
21st May, 2021
Massage therapy is contraindicated for the first 48-72 hours after receiving the vaccination: this is the period where you are most likely to experience the common side effects of vaccination, like headache, muscle and joint pain, and fever. Around 30% of people experience one of more of these reactions.
Please avoid booking an appointment during this brief post-vaccine window.
If you are feeling unwell or are experiencing any of the following side effects after a vaccination, please let me know:
• severe, persistent headaches that do not settle with paracetamol or other painkillers
• blurred vision
• weakness of face or limbs
• confusion or seizure
• shortness of breath that is not usual
• chest pain
• persistent abdominal pain
• leg swelling
• pin-prick rash or bruising not at the injection site that cannot be explained
I look forward to seeing you at your next appointment.
COVID-19 Update
2nd January, 2021
Clients are required to check in with a QR code, complete a COVID screening form, sanitise hands and wear a mask before entering the clinic.
Here are some other ways I protect clients and staff:
Clients screened for COVID-19 related symptoms, contacts, and travel to hotspots.
Temperature checks at the door, hand sanitiser or hand washing upon arrival.
Masks provided and strongly recommended for both therapist and client
Signs displayed at the entrance with step-by-step instructions that help keep everyone safe.
Limit of 2 people (including therapist) in the treatment room at any time.
Keeping treatment room doors and windows open for ventilation wherever possible.
Thorough cleaning of massage table and other frequently touched surfaces between treatments.
Following laundry protocols developed by the AMT Biosecurity Planning Committee.
Washing hands with soap and water before and after every treatment (standard practice).
Therapist checking own temperature and looking out for symptoms daily.
Keeping records of attending clients for at least 28 days.
Offering online consultations to clients if they need to self-isolate at home.
Appointments cancelled within 24 hours due to ill health will not be subject to cancellation fees.
Closely monitoring the situation in the local area and taking direction from NSW Health.
COVID-19 Update
17th June, 2020
I'm excited to announce that Brendan Lo Massage Therapy is open again for massage treatments from 15th July! You'll notice some changes around the place to ensure your experience is as safe as it is therapeutic. Check out the FAQ page for more information and feel free to ask if you have any questions. The booking system is open and you can book in now for appointments from 15th July. Look forward to seeing you again soon!
COVID-19 Update
29th April, 2020
Although the NSW Government is now allowing remedial massage to occur with some caveats in place, this is not just a return to “business as usual” for massage therapists even though it may seem like it.
Some of the caveats around remedial massage relate to rigorous screening to determine the medical necessity for treatment, the clinical context in which treatment takes place and the need to follow specific practice guidelines.
Australia’s public health response to COVID19 has been incredibly successful. With new infections daily now in the single digits, it is completely understandable that people might start to think that going back to regular remedial massage is an appealing proposition. I would love to have a treatment myself!
Safety remains my number one concern for all of my clients, some of whom are from vulnerable and at-risk populations. Since my profession involves being in close proximity and sharing the air for an extended time in a small room, a virus like COVID19 can be spread very quickly despite the best infection control and hygiene precautions.
My association, AMT, has just convened a biosecurity planning committee to create a return-to-practice roadmap for massage therapists. They are advising me to hold off practising until they have released a biosecurity plan.
Click here to read AMT’s latest media release which explains their position in more detail
For the reasons stated above, I have decided to delay reopening my practice a little longer. I will keep you updated on developments as they arise.
Thank you for your support and understanding.
COVID-19 Update
13th April, 2020
Online Consultations are now available for existing clients of Brendan Lo Massage Therapy.
These guided sessions may help with pain reduction, injury management and prevention. Perfect if you're self-isolating or prefer to stay at home. Includes assessment, corrective exercise, stretching, myofascial release and advice to help get you pain-free and moving again.
Online consultations are not eligible for health fund rebates. Existing clients only.
COVID-19 Update
23rd March, 2020
The Prime Minister has announced that all non-essential business are to shut down temoporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check back regularly for updates.
COVID-19 Update
16th March, 2020
AMT has advised its members to close temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have a booking at Brendan Lo Massage Therapy, please look out for an email and text message about this. The booking system will be unavailable for the time being. Please check back regularly for updates.