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Reopening May 22nd

Please read this entire post to familiarize yourself with the protocols I have set up for your safety and comfort.

Re-opening date: I will begin seeing patients again this Friday, May 22.

Pre-screenings: I will perform an initial pre-screening over the phone the day before your appointment. When you arrive for your treatment, I will take your temperature and ask the pre-screening questions again. If your temperature is elevated or your answers indicate potential infection, I may ask you to reschedule your appointment.

Waiver: You’ll need to read and initial a release form required by my liability insurance.

Acu Only: Initially, I will be offering acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine sessions only. I am unsure when I will be re-opening for bodywork. At this time, I recommend coming in for a treatment if you’re experiencing any of the following:

Stress and anxiety
Pain of any kind
Digestive issues

Fees: The price for acupuncture treatments are $85 per session for existing clients.

Masks: You will be required to wear a mask throughout the appointment. I will also be wearing a mask and gloves the entire time.

Hours: For now, I will be seeing patients Wednesdays from 9 AM to 2 PM and Fridays from 9 AM to 5 PM. I will schedule 30-minute breaks between all appointments to clean the room and common areas.

Waiting Room: Please note that the waiting room will NOT be open. I ask that you wait in your car before the appointment and text me at your scheduled appointment time to let me know you’ve arrived. I will then meet you at the front door and run through the pre-screening procedure with you.

I will keep you informed as I learn more about the state’s re-opening plan and its implications for acupuncturists.

Thank you for your patience. I can’t wait to see you and assist you in feeling better.

Acceptance, Surrender, Resignation

These three words are different in very important and significant ways.

All three (four) definitions are the first ones listed in The American College Dictionary, Random House 1962.

Acceptance – act of taking or receiving something offered.

Surrender – to yield (something) to the possession or power of another.

Resignation – act of resigning
Resign – to give up an office or position (often fol. by from).

Those three words, by definition, are not the same.

Clarification and an Offer for You

Two important items that I need to update you on.

Closed through April 7th
Based upon the State mandate for business shut down and shelter-at-home, my office is going to remain closed through Tuesday, April 7th.

At this point, Wednesday, April 8th will be my first day physically back in the office.

I seems like we’re all going to have to stay flexible and fluid about this, so of course even this timing is subject to change.

Clarification and OFFER for you
A friend asked me if I was seeing existing patients on-line, in addition to initial free consultations…

…and the answer is YES.

Sorry I didn’t make that clear.

In the spirit of keeping the wheels turning, I am offering a special rate of only $49 per session for the first 8 existing clients who request one.

We will come up with a custom immune support plan, or address the health issues that you are struggling with at home – no matter what those are, I know I can be of service you.

If there are any herbal formulas or supplements that can support you, I can either arrange for curbside pickup at my office, or a few of the companies I work with have drop shipping available straight to your door.

I have created an appointment on my scheduling software for on-line consultations. Feel free to book on-line for these.

You can also email or text me for to set up an appointment.

Please note that this is for existing clients…new clients will need to request a Free Initial Consultation.

Stay well.

The Absolute Best Thing You Will Read Today

This link will take you to Jim Collins’ website, author of Good to Great. This is a 2-3 minute read. It has the power to change your current reality.

https://www.jimcollins.com/media_topics/TheStockdaleParadox.html

Temporarily Closing Practice Thru April 3

Quick update and info in this rapidly changing environment.

1. I am temporarily closing my practice through April 3, 2020.
I have delayed this decision as long as I can in good conscious, but after counseling with others, I believe it’s best to keep social distancing at this point. I will be in touch closer to that date, to keep you all informed.

2. Limit news input
I have been practicing this for years, but I limit the news I consume in today’s environment as much as possible – even limiting my pretty frequent ESPN perusing.

I offer it only as a suggestion. But, I believe it can make a difference for all of us.

At this point, I am focused mostly on getting facts from the CDC.

I don’t do this to hide. I do this to keep my body, mind, and spirit as strong and vital as possible, so I can be of greatest service to myself, my family, and all of us.

3. I am available for Free Consultations via Zoom or phone.
If anyone you know could benefit from talking to an Elite Body Mechanic, I’m still available for that. If you have any friends or family that could benefit from my work, direct them to book a Free Consultation on my website or through my Facebook page.

I am sure I can help them.

Thank you for your continued support, and look out for more communications from me in the coming days and weeks.

We are all in this together.

My Massage & Acupuncture Clinic

Hometown, USA