Treatments During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Last updated: 8th December 2022

As an insured, professional, therapeutic organisation, in-person treatments are possible at Ephemeral Energy. However, due to the risks of viral transmission, some changes may still be observed.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to eliminate risk of transmission of the COVID-19 / SARS-Cov-2 virus (including different strands). Please follow government guidelines to ensure your own safety (and of those in your life).

At Ephemeral Energy, we are taking all sensible precautions to minimise the risk of transmission to the best of our ability.  However, given the nature of the virus, there is an inherent risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 by virtue of proceeding with in-person treatment. Therefore, your attendance will indicate that you understand this and are prepared to take that responsibility.

Overview of Key Changes

While disinfecting therapeutic equipment has always been common practice at Ephemeral Energy, there are additional measurements put in place to reduce risk of viral transmission.

  1. The therapist may still wear a face shield and/or face mask., inline with recommendations from the CThA.
  2. Clients are encouraged to still consider wearing a face mask and/or face shield, but this is up to you, in line with government regulations.
  3. Clients must use disinfectant hand gel before commencing treatment (the therapist will have this available).
  4. Clients may wish to arrange & using their own water (as hydration during treatments are important), but we’re happy to provide.
  5. Clients must not bring anybody else to treatments, unless otherwise discussed and agreed.
  6. Clients must not arrive early for appointments, as time between appointments is necessary to do the appropriate cleaning and airing of the premises.
  7. Except for massage treatments, there will no longer be fabric covers on the therapy coach/table and bolsters (if used); just disposable paper. The vinyl surface of the therapy coach/table and bolsters will be disinfected between each client and new paper used.
  8. Payments will only be taken via card (or contactless payment); no exchange of physical monies will be accepted.

If You Develop COVID-19 Symptoms

If you are feeling unwell with COVID-19 symptoms please follow government guidelines for confirming if it is COVID-19 or not. If you have a positive LFT/PCR test, you must not attend in-person treatments until 10 days following the positive test result or after 2 negative LFT tests, which ever comes first. A remote video appointment may be appropriate as an alternative, which is something we can discuss, if you have negligible symptoms.

A late cancellation fee will not be charged in these circumstances, but please do give as much notice as possible as with reduced patient capacity, late cancellations are hard to manage.

If you develop symptoms in the week following an appointment, please let us know ASAP so we may take preventative measures to reduce the risk of viral transmission.

Treatment-Specific Changes / Considerations

PSYCH-K

  • Given the changes discussed above, muscle testing should not present a significant risk of viral transmission. However, the therapist can conduct surrogate muscle testing to avoid touching clients, if this is desired.

EFT / Matrix Reimprinting

  • Where possible, clients should do the tapping themselves (therapist will mirror and tap with).
  • If the therapist helps with tapping, points on the face may be omitted.