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Would you let a stranger touch your body

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Stillonthatbloodycomputer · 28/05/2020 12:54

I’ve been contacted by my massage therapist saying she’s considering opening again in July , aibu considering having a massage, when I’ve spoken to friends they’re really shocked that I might do it

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ChangeThePassword · 28/05/2020 12:57

Tricky one. I would wait to see what stage we are at, what guidelines are in place and what measures the therapist has put in place before making a decision.

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zscaler · 28/05/2020 12:57

I probably wouldn’t go for a massage myself, because she would have know way of knowing if she had been exposed by one of her other clients, and you would be in close proximity for a reasonably long time. I’m not remotely hysterical about this virus, but that feels like too much of a chance for me.

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FunnyInjury · 28/05/2020 12:58

I'm off for a massage as soon as I can! I've messaged a mobile masseuse I know and as soon as she is happy and can accommodate I will have her here on a shot!
I've been bent over a computer screen since furlough began and I'm in pain a lot Smile

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ChangeThePassword · 28/05/2020 13:01

I've been bent over a computer screen since furlough began and I'm in pain a lot

Get on YouTube and look for yoga for (shoulders/back/whatever is sore), and do the exercises, every day. Honestly, it will help. It's about using your body in a different way to counteract the damage you are doing. Don't wait for a massage therapist to be available, be proactive and figure out what works for you!

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LochJessMonster · 28/05/2020 13:05

What a stupid title.
She’s not a stranger, she’s your massage therapist who I assume has given you a massage before and has your permission.

To answer the actual question, yes I will be going back to my beauty therapist ASAP.

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returnofthecat · 28/05/2020 13:07

I really want a massage, but I don't see how you could minimise the risk unless you were the massage therapist's only client and they lived and worked next door.

I don't know how that industry makes a come back. Which is especially shit, given how many massage therapists are self-employed.

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iklboo · 28/05/2020 13:08

I bloody love a massage. I come out feeling all wibbly and relaxed. I can't wait till ours reopens to book myself in again.

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Macncheeseballs · 28/05/2020 13:08

Yes

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ScarfLadysBag · 28/05/2020 13:09

Yes I would. But this thread title is a bit misleading Grin

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heartsonacake · 28/05/2020 13:09

I love a massage but no, not right now. I’d wait a few months until everything dies down.

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ScarfLadysBag · 28/05/2020 13:10

Also my friend is a massage therapist and has tentatively reopened bookings from July 4. She was booked out that same day for weeks and weeks ahead. So plenty of people are up for it!

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malmi · 28/05/2020 13:11

Reiki, it's your time to shine...

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NiceLegsShameAboutTheFace · 28/05/2020 13:16

Yes, I'd be absolutely fine. As soon as I can do things again, I'm doing them.

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Stillonthatbloodycomputer · 28/05/2020 13:18

So sorry if you felt the title was misleading, it wasn’t meant to , although she has massaged me before it’s only been a couple of times, and she’s not a friend

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manitobajane · 28/05/2020 13:24

Errm, no. I'd have no way of knowing who else had been there.
When I saw your thread title I didn't realise you meant in the context of a massage therapist providing a service during the corona virus.

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overwork · 28/05/2020 13:27

The minute mine feels comfortable going back I'll be going to see her. Can't wait Smile

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Inoneminute · 28/05/2020 13:28

I wouldn't go for "just" a massage but TBH that makes me uncomfortable anyway. I would go to my trusted physio, if I had an injury that I needed help with. Before lockdown he was spraying everything thoroughly between clients and he's always meticulous about hand hygiene, to protect himself as much as clients, I imagine.

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BlueJava · 28/05/2020 13:28

For me it would depend on what we're allowed to do according to government guidelines. If it's a yes then definitely I'd go!

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Waxonwaxoff0 · 28/05/2020 13:32

Yeah, wouldn't concern me.

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IntermittentParps · 28/05/2020 13:54

Honestly, only if they and I had both tested negative.

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VenusTiger · 28/05/2020 14:03

The title doesn't match your post?

Do whatever you want, it's your body.

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Cherrysoup · 28/05/2020 14:03

Click bait title. Yabu.

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Stillonthatbloodycomputer · 28/05/2020 19:21

Wow ! I really am surprised that someone thought my title was click bait, it was a genuine question, I’ve had a couple of massages from a lady who works from a local hairdressers, she’s very pleasant and has told me she’s going to start up again and would I like to book, I actually thought it would be good but several friends reacted by saying how could I let a stranger touch me, that’s why I used the title , if some think that’s wrong then I do question your minds, but hey we’re all entitled to an opinion.

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Neverender · 28/05/2020 19:23

Nope

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Namechange8186 · 28/05/2020 19:28

I take it you mean in regards to the covid situation ? For some reason I forgot about it for a second and read your post like wtf your friends are weird 😂

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