We are re-open!

As you know, we closed the practice one week prior to the Illinois Stay At Home Order to prevent the spread of the virus. We do not make these decisions lightly.  Acupuncture care is deemed essential under the Illinois Stay At Home Order.

We will be taking all the precautions that have been recommended by both the CDC and OSHA, and in some instances going beyond those recommendations.

 

In-Person Appointment Protocol

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. When you schedule an appointment (and the day-of the appointment), you will be screened for health status, needs, etc. Common symptoms of Covid-19 are fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, fatigue, and body aches. However, some have reported chills, repeated shaking with chills, vomiting, diarrhea, recent loss of taste or smell, headaches, toe discoloration or mild rash with onset of the virus. You will be asked to confirm, before scheduling, that neither you nor your close contacts have had any of the above symptoms or a positive Covid-19 diagnosis within the preceding 14 days. If you have, you will be asked to reschedule an appointment at least 14 days after the start of your symptoms or exposure. Late cancellation fees will be waived. If you come to the practice, having recently experienced any of these symptoms, you will be turned away.

2. Once you arrive, you should text to say you have arrived and wait in your car until you receive confirmation to come in. Only the client receiving acupuncture will be allowed into the practice. If assistance is needed for translation, the assistance will need to be provided via speaker phone.

3. Upon entering, hands will be washed, and each client will wear a mask (you will be given one if you do not have one). I will do a temperature reading.

4. You will be asked to minimize the touching of surfaces in the practice.

5. We will sit at least 6 ft apart during the intake.

6. I will wear a KN95 mask during the intake and treatment.

7. I would prefer payments via Venmo or Zelle if possible. Otherwise I can read your credit card numbers and we will enter your credit card info manually.

8. If you feel symptoms of sickness, please convert to a Virtual Session or Cancel.  Cancellation fees will be waived if this applies to you.

9. If any of my family members or I am experiencing symptoms, I will cancel in person appointments and re-schedule according to the current CDC standards for isolation.

10. After your appointment, if you develop any possible Covid-19 symptoms within 14 days following treatment or test positive for Covid-19, please call to let me know. If that occurs, the practice will be closed and I will isolate myself according to the current CDC standards for isolation.

1. All surfaces, treatment area and door knobs will be cleaned between each client including the restroom when used.

2. High-grade sanitizing products will be used for cleaning.  Additionally, hand sanitizer will be available for use as well.

3. An air purifier will be run in the office. OnGuard protective essential oil blend will be diffused.

4. As always, all clean needle technique procedures will be adhered to.

5. Sheets are washed in hot water with detergent and tea tree essential oil.

6. Virtual sessions are still being offered and are incredibly powerful especially if you are feeling ill, have been around someone who is ill, need emotional support or feel safer being treated from the comfort of your home.

7. I will be maintaining social distancing practices and personal hygiene/cleaning practices in my personal life. HOWEVER, I have attended protests. My last test was on 10/6/2020.

 

We are partnering with Curt’s Cafe and C&W Market to provide an “essentials” care package to 40-45 local families.

Curt’s Cafe is providing meals daily for 40-45 families identified through Connections for the Homeless and Family Focus who are shut in because they are COVID19 positive or are in a high risk group.

We need your help to donate funds that will provide these families with a one-time delivery of an “essentials” care package (see donate button below).

Contents of the care packages were determined through collaboration with Curt’s Cafe and generously acquired by C&W Market. They include items such as toilet paper, paper towels, soap, masks, etc. and are modified to fit the family’s size.

Our goal is to raise $2,000 to pay for the contents of care packages which will be prepared and sent along with meal deliveries for a single day. 100% of donations will be used for care package contents. Any money raised above $2,000 will be promptly split evenly between Connections for the Homeless, Curt’s Cafe and Family Focus.

All donations will be spent locally. Masks are being donated by Jen Roberts Law LLC.

We can do this together! Thanks for your donation – see button below. Note: Your receipt will say paid to dlarbale@gmail.

If you would prefer to donate via check or Venmo, contact Anne Marie, Amy, Dawn or Pam directly. You can reach Amy at amy@northshoreacupuncturecenter.com.

Evanston Neighbors

Anne Marie Anderson, Amy Landolt, Dawn Larbalestier, and Pam Tingley