COVID-19 Policies
As of 2/26/21 I have received two doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, and as of 9/30/21 I have received a booster. All of my patients are required to wear masks during their appointments.- I only book one patient at a time and reserve space between patients to clean high touch surfaces and run the extraction fan to clear the air.
- I wear a mask and ask that my patients wear one as well. I have masks on hand if you need one.
- I have a no-touch thermometer for temperature screenings, and I take my own temperature daily as well.
- If you need refills of an herbal formula, no need to come in. I can set you up with my distributor's simple online patient fulfillment program so you can order them directly. You are also welcome to pick them up curbside or I can order them for you and have them mailed directly to your residence.
- As required by my licensure, I have been certified in Clean Needle Technique since 2007, a course that covers hygiene and safety standards and the prevention of communicable disease transmission.
- Please understand that COVID-19 is not a Chinese medicine diagnosis and I that my licensure does not permit me to diagnosis or treat this disease.
- Please wear a mask to your appointment. If you need a mask I can provide one for you.
- Please do not bring anyone with you to your appointment. If you do, please have them wait in the car or on the front porch.
- Please understand that even though I have implemented all the recommended preventive measures intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19, because it is highly transmissible your treatment may create circumstances under which it may be contracted.
- Because it can make you more vulnerable to infection, please consider delaying your appointment if you are immunocompromised, have an autoimmune condition, or are currently undergoing chemotherapy.
- Please do not come in if you have recently been exposed to someone who has COVID-19 or any of its symptoms. If you have been exposed, the CDC recommends quarantining for 7 days with a negative test or at least 10 days without.
- Please do not come in if you have any of the following symptoms of COVID-19: fever, chills, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, dry cough, runny nose, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, fatigue, nasal congestion, aches, or diarrhea.
- Please do not come in if you have recently tested positive, even if you are not having any active symptoms.
- If you have contracted COVID-19, please consider CDC guidelines when booking or rescheduling. These guidelines state that asymptomatic persons or those with mild to moderate COVID-19 remain infectious up to 10 days after symptom onset. People who are immunocompromised or who have a more severe case may remain infectious up to 20 days after symptom onset.