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Virtually  ALL Massage Therapy Has Ended  Nationwide until further notice. Yes, there are some places where therapists continue to treat clients. Which seems contrary to the US Surgeon General recommendstion of Social Distancing.     Economists originally anticipated a minimun 2-5 week( as of March 20, 2020 ) Industry interruption. Many economists have a longer term view. However long, will depend on where you are and how you choose to handle this.  I suggest we listen and show greater restraint by staying home for as much as possible.   We can help possible  spread of the virus together. 

If you are in a low occurrence area. Please act as if it's a high risk.  To stop your community from becoming the next hot spot.  

To all in designated hot spots. I wish a minimal severity and a speedy recovery. 

This is having a significant impact on most therapists. Please sign and share. Please share the reason you signed. 

Federal Aid for Licensed Massage Therapists impacted by the Federal guidelines on Social Distancing. Have caused hands on massage therapy to stop.

   We help people feel and get better all the time. It's therapeutic. The average income is somewhere between $25,000.00 - $33,000.00 depending on who you ask. Most therapists are self employed small business owners or independent contractors. Many are retired nurses and have families to support. There's not much safety net beyond personal savings. Most are forced to supplement their income with another job. Or have a significant other. Who can provide insurance and other benefits. Otherwise, going without Health insurance.

                Massage therapists are disappearing right now! We need help now. 

Conventions & Health and Wellness screening events have all postponed. We're told we'll circle back sometime in the future. After all this shakes out. That's difficult to plan a budget around.

                                      We know We're not alone.

 Please let your Massage therapists know YOU CARE. Sign and Share.

                                        We spend too.

We need to pay rent, car payments, insurance, food, communications funds/ low or no interest loans to replace lost income.

Please help with

• Emergency Medicaid Health Insurance for those who are uninsured.
• Equal relief / aid funding of all self employed Licensed Massage Therapists, as we are NOT covered under the current proposed relief bill being voted on at the Federal level.

We the undersigned assert our right to have our Elected Officials hear our voices and cries for help. As we enter this economic crisis and the impact on lives of those who are sacrificing our livelihoods. As we struggle to keep our communities healthy.

Gratefully,

Brion Weintzweig, Licensed Massage Therapist - Maryland & Washington, DC