Dear Friends,
This global pandemic is a stressful and trying time for all of us. While I want to continue to care for each of you, I also want to do my part in flattening the curve and protecting our community. Although I feel that my office is a low-risk environment, with a maximum of two to four people visiting per day, and strong sanitation measures in place, I want to take this week to evaluate the situation, and see if there are ways to make it even safer. Although it saddens me to do this, I am canceling my appointments for the week of 3/18/20 through 3/24/20. I will reevaluate the situation next Monday and make a decision for the following week(s). Updates will be posted on my website at solepurposemassage.com and on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/solepurposemassage If you have an appointment currently scheduled during these times, I'll be reaching out personally to let you know what's happening.
As you know, massage is my passion and the work that I want to be doing in this world. Deciding to close my office for week or more is the hardest decision I have had to make regarding my business. The unknown duration of this pandemic makes it hard to plan and I appreciate your patience and understanding while we all navigate these uncharted waters together.
If you would like to continue to support my small business during this time, purchasing gift certificates or a 3-pack of massages would be an easy way to do this. With 3-packs, you can purchase your massages in advance, at a discount, and have credits to use at a later date. I am also considering a monthly membership option that would include sauna use and priority booking once things get back to a more normal way of being. If I decide this is an option, you'll receive details in a future email.
I'll also post some wellness and self-care resources below. Please reach out with any questions, words of encouragement, or concerns. I truly believe that coming together as a community to support each other is the way that we'll weather this storm the best. Please let me know if there are any additional ways I can be in support of you.
Wishing you an abundance of wellness always,
Karyn
Self-Care Tool Box
Community: Pandemic Partners of Bend - A Facebook group offering direct support to those in our community.
Immunity: Herbs to Support the Immune System
Stress Relief: Online Yoga Classes at The Yoga Lab or Tula Movement Arts
Sleep: Sleep expert Shawn Stevenson helps kick off a new season of Move Your DNA with Katy Bowman, delivering three great tips you can use to improve your sleep life.