COVID-19 has taken it's toll on 2020, and undoubtedly is here to say for a long time to come. We all need to do our part to keep the infection rate under control, and this is what we are doing at Pain Free Fitness to keep our clients (and ourselves) safe.

For us, these things aren't new (we have always aimed to prevent other infectious diseases such as influenza) but we are extending our precautions for this pandemic. We have undertaken the CovidSafe Infection Control Training released by the Australian Government, and been guided by our industry association and both state and national government. 

our responsibility

extra cleaning

The massage table, the weights and all surfaces - for every client.

scheduled time

So you aren't in close contact with others in the waiting area. 

hand sanitiser

Both staff and clients will clean their hands on entry and exit.

washing

Our towels always have, & always will be, single use & hot washed. 

questions

You will be asked about your personal risk factors for COVID-19.

Fliers removed

No fliers, business cards or reading material openly available.

your responsibilty

In addition, we also ask that our clients are respectful of both us and our other clients. If we need to close the clinic because of infection, everybody misses out!

1. Please use the hand sanitiser when we offer it to you.
2. Cough or sneeze into your elbow. 
3. Stay 1.5m from others as you come into and out of our clinic.
4. Try not to touch surfaces, eg leaning on the front counter, and let us open the doors for you.
5. Be honest about your answers when we ask you the screening questions for COVID-19.
6. And PLEASE, PLEASE reschedule if you have had even the smallest of cold or flu symptoms in the last week before your appointment.

A note about masks

We do have a supply of disposable masks available for client and therapist use in the clinic. These are NOT for use by clients if they have cold or flu symptoms - those with symptoms will be immediately turned away and advised of the nearest Fever Clinic for coronavirus testing as per current Queensland Health guidelines. 

However, we do understand that remedial massage in particular occurs in very close contact for an extended time, and some clients seeking help for pain may be concerned by this high risk environment. If you would prefer, we are happy to have both yourself and your therapist wear a mask for the duration of your treatment. Please ask!

links

We have been guided in our policies by our association Massage & Myotherapy Australia, and the advice of Queensland Health and the Australian Government. Click on the following links for further information.
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Industry COVID Safe Plan for Fitness Facilities

Industry COVID Safe Plan for Retail, Hair and Beauty

COVID-19 Infection Control Training - completed by all staff.

Identifying the Symptoms of COVID-19

Qld Health Testing and Fever Clinics

Everything you ever wanted to know about testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) in Queensland (as at 17.6.20)