COVID Safety Protocols

NOTE: As a certified athletic trainer I have received both shots of the Pfizer vaccine.

The well-being and safety of my clients, and the prevention of a possible transmission of the COVID virus, is my top concern. To these ends, the following protocols have been established:

1:1 training sessions may be conducted virtually via Zoom or FaceTime (for Mac users). Virtual sessions can be just as effective as in-person ones; however, I may ask you to acquire some equipment to have on hand for our sessions. (This equipment will cost under $100 and be readily available online. After a preliminary session to assess your fitness needs I will make recommendations and send you links for suggested items.)

In-person sessions are currently conducted in a newly renovated 200 sq. ft. basement fitness studio. (During the warmer months we have the option of working on my front porch or out in the yard.) I designed and built the studio with safety and cleanliness in mind. These cautionary measures include:

• The studio is accessed by a separate entrance on the east side of the house.

• Masks are worn at all times by both trainer and client.

• Client sessions are scheduled to allow time for wiping down and disinfecting any equipment used during the previous session.

• Air circulation maintained by the use of a fan and/or space heater. In the warmer months windows are open to promote cross-current air flow.

• A state-of-the-art air purifier made by Swedish company Bluair (HealthProtect 7470) runs continuously before, during, and after sessions. This model kills 99.9% of bacteria and viruses, and filters the air in the studio approximately 6x/hour.

• The studio space is thoroughly cleaned and vacuumed on a daily basis.

• NOTE 2: As more of my clients become vaccinated we are negotiating, per CDC guidelines, whether we feel comfortable being in the space without masks. The choice is entirely the client’s.