Our Response to COVID-19
The Studio is currently closed for lockdown 3 and will re-open for Sports Massage and 1:1 Pilates on 12th April, and for Pilates group classes on 17th May 2021.
All Membership classes and Senior classes will run as a combination of 'in person' and 'online'. Each class will have a maximum of 8 clients along with the teacher in the Studio, and a maximum of 4 clients connecting to our new TV screen from their home via Zoom.
Our full 9 page Risk Assessment can be emailed upon request. A brief summary of this can be found below.
All Membership classes and Senior classes will run as a combination of 'in person' and 'online'. Each class will have a maximum of 8 clients along with the teacher in the Studio, and a maximum of 4 clients connecting to our new TV screen from their home via Zoom.
Our full 9 page Risk Assessment can be emailed upon request. A brief summary of this can be found below.
Pilates Classes - Summary of Risk Assessment
Class Teacher Responsibilities
Please note that these measures are applicable whilst the threat level remains at level 3 and may be relaxed in due course in line with government guidelines
- Monitoring own health and self isolating when necessary
- Personal hygiene at the Studio
- Oversee queueing/entrance/exit strategy/social distancing in class and client hygiene measures
- Teachers to remain 2 metres from clients at all times
- New measures around use of equipment (usage and cleaning)
- Cleaning and Ventilating between classes / replenish bathroom stock
Please note that these measures are applicable whilst the threat level remains at level 3 and may be relaxed in due course in line with government guidelines
- Changes in class timetable to accommodate new 20 minute gap between classes
- ALL classes (except Beginner courses) to run as a combination of clients in Studio and clients on the new TV screen connecting via Zoom
- For membership classes, clients can swap between Studio and Zoom classes from week to week to suit. This will be helpful for those self isolating, lacking in childcare, and those away on holiday who still want to ‘attend’!
- Class numbers reduced to maximum 8 in the Studio (max 4 on Zoom)
- Clients to be Side to Side and 2 metres apart in Studio
- New queueing/entrance/exit strategy
- Clients are encouraged to avoid using changing facilities if possible
- Clients who are feeling unwell in any way or have a persistant cough, will be sent home
- Enhanced cleaning between classes
- Hand sanitiser (60% alcohol min.) will be made available
- Increased ventilation between classes where practicable (including opening of double glass doors)
- Attempts at ventilation periodically during class (via grey door) subject to weather/noise etc
- Face coverings are optional unless the law makes them mandatory at any point in the future
- If teacher is self isolating and appropriate cover cannot be obtained, those classes may temporarily return to Zoom only for 1 or 2 sessions depending on the period of isolation.
- Clients are encouraged to bring own mat, head support, bands and overball if possible. Own equipment should be cleaned at home and NOT in the Studio.
- At the end of the session, clients are required to clean any Studio equipment they have used or Studio mats if the client does not wish to bring their own. Spray and cloth will be provided.
1:1 & 2:1 Pilates - Summary of Risk Assessment
- If the Client cancels because they are unwell, any cancellation fee shall be waived.
- Clients are asked not to arrive earlier than 5 minutes before their appointment time so as to avoid a crossover with another client.
- If there is a crossover, clients should be mindful to keep social distance.
- Clients to wash hands upon arrival. Teacher to wash hands immediately prior to session commencing.
- Reformers will be placed no less than 2 metres apart for 2:1 sessions and clients to maintain a 2 metre social distance from each other unless from the same household or in the same bubble.
- The client will be taught how to change their own Reformer springs when necessary, in order to maintain a social distance between client and teacher.
- When the teacher needs to change the Reformer settings, the client will be required to leave the machine and stand back 2 metres.
- A 2 metre distance will be maintained between client and teacher at all times unless the client requires urgent assistance.
- Both teacher and client to wash hands again at the end of the session.
- New wipe down Reformer strap covers have been fitted to all straps to enhance cleaning capabilities.
- A gap of 15 minutes between each Client shall be observed and, during this time, cleaning of the Reformer and other surfaces and equipment used will take place and the door to the Studio shall be opened (weather and other conditions permitting) to improve air flow, thus reducing the risk of any residual airborne contamination being present.
Sports Massage - Summary of Risk Assessment
- Covid Screening form to be completed over the phone at the time of making the appointment. Covid Screening form to be double checked and Consent Declaration to be signed by the client at the start of their appointment. If the answer to any of the questions is yes, then treatment cannot commence until an isolation period in line with Government Guidance has been completed and the client confirms they are symptom free.
- For anyone in the ‘At Risk’ group it is recommended that they seek guidance from General Practitioner first.
- If you have previously had COVID-19 and have now recovered, treatment may proceed. However, if you were hospitalised or are still taking medication following the illness you should seek approval from your GP before the treatment can take place.
- If the Client cancels because they are unwell, any cancellation fee shall be waived.
- Clients to be provided with clear guidance on expected client behaviours, social distancing and hygiene when they book their appointment and on arrival.
- When hands on treatment takes place a face visor shall be worn by the therapist in accordance with the Government Guidelines.
- The Institute of Sport and Remedial Massage have always recommended that Clients should be encouraged to wear face coverings whilst the threat level remains at Level 3, other than when they are lying face down. The Government have made this mandatory from 8th August 2020.
- Although not possible during hands-on treatment, at other times (eg consultation process, note taking, exercise advice) every effort shall be made to maintain social distancing.
- Air conditioning units and fans will be used with caution during treatments
- The Therapist shall ensure background noise is minimised to avoid talking loudly (ie music volume) and shall minimise talking when not required.
- Towels and couch cover shall be changed and washed at 60 degrees between each Client.
- Laundry to be handled and stored sensibly until it is practical for it to be taken from the Studio for washing.
- The couch shall be wiped clean using an anti-bacterial product between each Client even if a couch cover has been used.
- A gap of 15 minutes between each Client shall be observed and, during this time, cleaning to the couch and other surfaces will take place and the door to the Studio shall be opened (weather and time of year and other conditions permitting) to improve air flow, thus reducing the risk of any residual airborne contamination being present. Clients are asked to leave promptly at the end of their appointment time to assist with this.