​What are EQUIVITA’S new health and safety protocols in response to COVID-19?

What will be different for clients?

​Online scheduling has been disabled to ensure staff can consider the entire facility when scheduling. To schedule an appointment, please call 614.298.8781 or text 614.805.8252.
 
  • When you arrive please stay in your car and text 614.805.8252 the front desk to say that you have arrived.
 
  • Your service provider will greet you at the 1508 entrance of Hess St. We will not be using the 1510 entrance at this time.    
 
  • Massage clients must wear a mask.
 
  • If you are using a credit card for payment, consider paying online before your appointment; gratuity can be added. We are also able to take your payment in person at the facility.  
 
  • Bottled drinks can be purchased, but drinking fountains and water dispensers will not be available.
 
  • Showers are not available for use. 
 
  • No magazines are available.
 
  • Cardio time will be limited, please check with your trainer for specifics and scheduling.
 
  • Inside the massage room there is hand sanitizer for you to use. Hand sanitizer will continue to be available in the fitness studio for you to use.​

What we are doing:

  • We will be wearing a mask for all services.  

  • We will be cleaning all surfaces after each client.  

  • We will be operating with fewer staff in the building to ensure we can keep safe distances. Our facility schedule will be changed/limited to ensure our ability to keep safe distances and allow adequate time to properly clean and sanitize between appointments. 

  • Massage therapists will be wearing a smock/apron changed after each appointment.
 
  • Conversations may feel limited because masks are already uncomfortable.

In person group instruction protocols:

Health Screening
Please conduct a self-health assessment before arriving to the studio. If you are feeling unwell and displaying symptoms such as fever, shortness of breath or cough, do not attend class. Contact us and we will waive your late cancel fee. If have become ill and have attended class within the last 14 days, please contact us immediately, 614-298-8781 or frontdesk@equivita.com.
 
Social Distancing
Please keep 6 feet distance between yourself and others while at EQUIVITA. The large classroom floor is marked for mat placement 6 feet apart. Please don't touch other students, staff, or teachers.
 
Masks/Face Coverings
We require that you wear a face covering upon entering EQUIVITA and while in the cafe, hallways and restroom. Our staff will be wearing masks/face coverings. A face mask is not required during class.
 
Arrival/Check in
Please wait in your car or outside until 10 minutes prior to class. Please enter through 1510 Hess St. While entering and moving through cafe area, maintain social distancing and wear face covering. Your instructor will check you into class.
 
Cubbies/Storage
Please only bring the essentials. Cubbies are available but please maintain social distancing while using. Please remove shoes before entering classroom. If your mobile phone is with you, be sure that it is silenced. Do not leave valuables in your car.
 
Classroom Etiquette, Props & Water
Please find your preferred marked yoga mat space and settle in. EQUIVITA props and mats are not available at this time. Please bring any additional props you wish to have with you. Please also bring your own water. Hands on adjustments will not be provided. At the end of class, please exit and maintain social distancing. Be sure your mask is in place. Please give adequate time for each person to exit and to maintain social distancing.
 
Cleaning
Frequently touched surfaces, classrooms and restrooms will be cleaned as specified by state guidelines between classes. Hand sanitizer will be available throughout EQUIVITA. Wash your hands regularly.
 
Lost & Found
No lost and found will be available.

This is the list as of 7/02/20 and will continue to be revised as we learn more and the recommendations from The Governor’s Office of Ohio, City of Columbus, AMTA and ABMP continue to be revised.