Safety measures: Masked staff
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Keja Lake, RMT
Registered massage therapist who masks for appointments. She applies a variety of techniques from deep tissue and myofascial release to the subtle touch of craniosacral therapy. Thanks for the tip, abp!
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Vishal Bali, RMT
Registered massage therapist who masks for appointments and is fluent in English and Punjabi. Specialities include neck issues, concussions, autoimmune disorders, sports injuries, and pain associated with occupations that require repetitive postures and movements. Thanks for the tip, Julia!
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Famiglia Tattoo Victoria
Tattoo shop with private rooms that requires clients and artists to mask for appointments. They have HEPA filters and can open windows depending on the weather. Thanks for the tip, Kate!
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Lisa Praël, physiotherapist
Registered physiotherapist who wears a blue surgical mask for appointments, and a community member suggests she would wear an N95 if you provided one. Thanks for the tip, Star!
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Hiatus Hair Co.
Mo (they/them) is a masked hair stylist in a private space with ground-level access. Outdoor haircuts available by request. “They have been incredibly gender affirming, as well as really good with my kid when I brought her in for a cut. They have a bowl of fidgets available and are happy to accommodate ND sensory…
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Aaron Jones at Acacia Health
Physiotherapist with a focus on hypermobility and connective tissue disorders. “He said he always wears an N95 mask when seeing patients, has an air filter in his clinic room and was also very accommodating about the gym space at the clinic, saying that there is hardly ever anyone else using it, but that if there…
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Soft Touch Bodies
Personal, somatic intimacy education and embodiment support. Specializing in finding and cultivating pleasure in queer, trans and disabled bodies. Hands-on body work and chat sessions conducted with N95 masks and air filter. Mobile service, virtual options.
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Hanns Photo Video
A community member mentioned that they had a positive experience with this photography studio when they needed a photographer to come to their home to take passport photos. The photographer wore a mask and was very accommodating. Thanks to Ari and Covid Cautious Victoria for this tip!
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Acorn Optometry
Optometry clinic. Staff will wear masks if a patient comes in wearing one. Thanks for the tip, Ley!
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Optomization
Optometry and vision training clinic. A community member reports that when staff saw them wearing a mask, they masked up without being asked. Thanks for the tip, Bailey/Bane!