COVID & Hygiene Procedures

Posted on by Isabelle Therapies Team

Please note that due to COVID requirement and new safe practice put in place I can no longer do massage with glass cups as they require fire (not safe whilst wearing cups)
I will therefore offer DRY cupping only with plastic, disposable cups and manual pumps. This also applies for the hijama deluxe session which includes 30min dry cupping massage before your hijama treatment.
I hope you understand this is to ensure the highest level of hygiene.
If you have any questions concern please do not hesitate to contact me.

As our hygiene policy and practice was already really strict we don’t have much changes to do for COVID.

Existing Hygiene Practice

  • All sheets for dry cupping treatments are used once per client and boiled at 60 degrees.
  • Disposable sheets are used for other treatment.
  • The massage table is fully cleaned in between clients.
  • For cancer patient, washing of hands is done multiple time throughout treatment to ensure no contamination occurs when massaging different area of body (i.e. feet to hand to body)
  • All dry cupping equipment is washed fully in between each client.
  • All equipment used for wet cupping is used only once (including pump) and disposed off appropriately following health and safety guidelines set out by local government.
  • Usage of gloves and aprons are used for wet cupping.

Extra COVID Practice

  • The usage of gloves and apron will now be extended to dry cupping and seating massage.
  • A mask will also be used by myself.
  • All areas used by clients will be cleaned before and after each appointment (including door handles, ….)
  • Temperature check will occur before session.
  • Massage treatment such as pre-natal, oncology / cancer and hot stones will not be available until further notice to limit risk of transmission.

Clients request and expectations

  • Clients are expected to cancel their appointment if they feel feverish, if they think or if they may have COVID, or been in contact with someone who has COVID in last 15 days. No cancellation fees will occur.
  • Please tell us of any Covid-19 symptoms
    • when booking the appointment, and
    • before and after attending the clinic
  • Clients are expected to have showered before coming (as previously)
  • Please wear a face-cover to appointments
  • Please do not bring family, friends or children to the appointment – sorry!
  • Clients are encouraged to avoid touching doors, or anything around them as much as possible. I will assist you if needed.
  • Please arrive on time – we are spreading appointments so that there should be no ‘cross-over’ between client households
  • Clients should bring their own drinks and remove their waste with them
  • We are currently not providing honey, dates or water – clients may wish to bring these
  • Clients should bring their own towels for covering and prayer mats if they wish to pray.
  • Practitioners and clients should tie back hair

If you have any questions please contact me.