Danielle Babecki Remedial Massage and Myotherapy in Upwey, Victoria, Australia | Medical and health

Danielle Babecki Remedial Massage and Myotherapy

Locality: Upwey, Victoria, Australia

Address: 3158 Upwey, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.betterbodymyotherapy.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Hi everyone, Myotherapy and Remedial Massage is still currently closed as updated via the Myotherapy Association and not included in the Allied Health permitted to work list. My best guess is reopening on the 2nd of November and will be in contact when this is confirmed!

25.01.2022 Our wonderful is this! Such a clever young kid! If anyone has a 3D printer, you can help our Healthcare workers out with this too!

22.01.2022 Because facebook is trash and depressing lately, please turn the sound up and watch this. It melted my cold icy heart

22.01.2022 'She held her grief behind her eyes like an ocean, and when she leaned forward into the day, it spilled onto the floor, and she wiped quickly at it with her foot and pretended no one had seen.' (Credit storypeople.) I'd been holding off posting anything because I couldn't bring myself to do it the last few days.... With stage 4 restrictions in place for the next 6 weeks, I have to close my practice, again for the 3rd time this year. ***Allied Heath clients can only be seen for face to face treatment with a referral from a GP or hospital or are part of a referral system such as NDIS or a chronic pain care plan.*** After already having to cancel all my elderly home care package and home visit massage clients, unfortunately this means 99% of my clients will have to wait 6 weeks or until stage 4 is lifted. I'm tired. Not in a 'need to sleep for the day' tired but a 'my soul is tired' way. Anyone out there who owns their own business and has been affected by covid, I see you. I hear you. Our business is our baby, we pour our heart, soul and energy into it, trying to keep our head above water when you can't offer anything online and you see everyone else working from home in their pjs or still allowed to drive to a physical workplace....i really do understand how heartbroken you feel. Your job matters, and your business matters. I'm sending all my love to you. And unfortunately saying things like 'you'll be right or it's only 6 weeks' doesn't help, even though you may feel it's encouraging. You want to make us feel better? Wear your mask, don't hang out with your mates or extended family in secret, stay 1.5m apart, order as much as you can online and get it delivered. Don't look for loopholes. Because the longer people don't follow the rules, the longer myself and my other small business and sole trader friends have to suffer. In 6 weeks time, it will be 20 weeks of no work so far for the year and 4 weeks working but not reaching minium wage. I.am.tired. Sorry for the long post, most of my clients don't even have my facebook page added or even have a mobile phone for that matter, but if a fellow business may stumble across this, please know it's ok to be mad/sad/relieved/frustrated and all of the above emotions right now. Much love Danni

22.01.2022 Hey guys, guess who got a new job while the business is closed?! Meeee! I'll be working for the councils cleaning and disinfecting public spaces! Not exciting, but now essential For those who also have lost their jobs, follow this link to apply! Once applied, you download the Sidekicker app that sends jobs through. Anything essential that you prefer from working remotely in orchards fruit picking, to warehouse work, cleaning, admin work, aged care work, delivery driving etc.... I managed to nab the first job I applied for! (Little bummed my iso is over more quickly than I wanted but didn't want to pass up the opportunity!) Now we can keep our $ kitty for house renovations and not for me to be a stay at home as a lady of leisure (also I applied Centrelink 3 weeks ago, still nothing, so this is a much better option!) Hope everyone is doing ok x https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1966481950162382&id=1239428076201110

20.01.2022 Hi everyone, I had grand plans of returning late this week part-time, but 3 days ago my dad after a few weeks in hospital is now in stage 4 of his cancer and has been diagnosed palliative. So I'll be spending as much time as I can visiting him as we are not sure how long he has left, whether it be a mere few days or a couple of weeks. Thanks for all your ongoing support and I will be in touch when I will return to work Danni x

20.01.2022 Hi everyone, As you have heard the good news, Remedial massage and Myotherapy can return from Wednesday 28th October! Appointment times will remain the same: 9am, 11am, 130pm, 330pm, 530pm mon-thur and 730pm appointments on tue and thur nights only. Saturday appointments available 1st and 3rd sat of month.... Home visits have not been announced until tomorrow so am not taking bookings for them yet and I will need to check with my association. Also, I am currently 15 weeks pregnant so may be reducing hours over the next few weeks and the home visits if I'm finding it too much! I will not be taking on any new clients, so I can fit in all my regular clients first, and there is a huge backlog as you can imagine! Please note you will still be required to wear your mask for the entire length of your appointment at this stage. Hope to see you all soon

16.01.2022 Hi everyone, Hold tight, we are waiting to hear from our associations if/when we can reopen! Remedial Massage and Myotherapy is a bit of a grey area, because in the 1st lockdown we were classified under 'Allied Health' and we given the green light to continue working. In the 2nd lockdown we were not included in Allied Health but under 'Personal Services' instead so had to stop treatments. At this stage Dan Andrews saying Allied Health can reopen with no restrictions, we are s...till unsure if that includes us, or if we will be able to reopen from the 2nd of November. Also my guess is home visits are not included until the 2nd of November. Hopefully we have news by tomorrow and I will be in contact with everyone ASAP to book you all back in! See more

16.01.2022 Let's do a check-in, friends. How are you? I’m doing great I’m okay I’m meh... I’m very worried/anxious I’m exhausted Things are tough, I’m struggling I’m having a hard time and wouldn’t mind if someone reached out to me I’m in a really dark place If you need something, say something. Feel free to message me, I'm always hear for a chat and to help in any way I can. You're surrounded by people who care. You are not complaining or burden... we all need help and support sometimes. We'll get through this together xx Me?

15.01.2022 Lol! I'm 'Pain Boss' seems appropriate

15.01.2022 Which one are you?

15.01.2022 Hi everyone, Just a quick post to let you know Remedial Massage and Myotherapy is allowed during Stage 3 restrictions. I have rung and spoken to Yarra Ranges Council's Health Officer who spoke to DHHS on my behalf and have written consent to continue working from my home based clinic room as it has separate entrance and bathroom facilities. All my home visits, elderly and vunrable clients have been cancelled until after the lockdown. If you need an appointment, I am open to t...hose who need it as an emergency basis on Mondays and Tuesdays for existing clients only. Extremely high practice of disinfection to continue with my screening process, I will also make judgement whether I close completely if Yarra Ranges and surrounding suburb covid-19 numbers continue to rise. Please stay safe everyone. I really do understand how mentally exhausting this is to go through it all a second time

15.01.2022 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sqgtofnRXTI Nice little video made by my association. Missing all of you. Hopefully not too much longer now!

14.01.2022 Hi everyone, Just a quick post to say with only 16 working days left until Christmas, I am fully booked. My waitlist is currently sitting at 6 people and 13 home care package clients, so probably best you book from January onwards if you need a spot. My last day this year is the 23rd December and I return on the 4th of January. I am currently just over 20 weeks pregnant so in January I'll only have 12 weeks of appointments left until I take maternity leave, but it may be so...oner if I'm not feeling any good! So PLEASE be organised with your appointments and book them well in advance or if you need to cancel, at least 24 hours notice so I can fit someone on the waitlist in! I'm still currently on the lookout for another therapist to take over my home care package clients at this stage to take a load off my shoulders and hopefully free up some more times from January onwards. *actual photo of me

13.01.2022 Hi everyone, just a quick post as I have had a few people ask if I'm open again. In short, no not yet. Our industry is a mess. There's no other way to put it. Massage was stopped in Victoria's stage 3 lockdown on March 26th. I closed my doors voluntarily 2 days before the government's decision. Then therapists were unsure on directive as they believed the government lobbied us in with 'massage' sex workers. We have 4 main associations that look after Remedial Massage Therapi...sts and Myotherapists. My association strongly advised everyone to stay closed and remain closed until it is safe to practice again. The other 3 associations came together and fought for all states to reopen Remedial Massage and Myotherapy. If you want to be technical, yes Remedial Massage and Myotherapy is now allowed in all states again, including Victoria. (Tas and SA TBC) BUT there's been no clear directive from there. My association has rung the Department of Health, and WorkSafe Vic. To 'safely' practice we have been told to wear full PPE (personal protective equipment eg masks, gowns, gloves, glasses) and change between each client. Everything in entire room to be disinfected between clients and to have extra long gaps. Leaving windows and doors open for adequate ventilation. Treatments should only be for specific injuries, ie no relaxation massage. At the moment, my association is forming A Biosecurity Planning Committee They will be responsible for: 1. To monitor national and international data on COVID19. 2. To monitor the emerging body of evidence around the transmission vectors for COVID19, and precautionary measures taken to control the spread. 3. To monitor national and state measures within Australia to control COVID19 infections, including social distancing, sentinel testing and contact tracing. 4. To develop infection control and hygiene protocols and policies that minimise the transmission of COVID19 in the massage therapy clinical context. 5. To develop client screening procedures and policies that minimise the risk of harm to vulnerable communities arising from asymptomatic transmission of COVID19 6. To develop an overarching framework to guide a return to practice. So, until I have a very strong plan for returning for work to cover everyone legally and so I know I can sleep soundly every night, unfortunately you have to wait a little longer. I miss you all terribly but you and your family members lives are everything to me and I would never put any of that at risk. Hopefully I see you all in the coming weeks. Sending my love.

13.01.2022 Here's some meerkats playing in a ball pit. That is all

13.01.2022 First day back today! And 25 weeks pregnant! I think I feel better the days I keep moving as aposed to the days of being a slug and being stationary. But we'll see how long that lasts! I am fully booked the next 2 weeks so please get in contact ASAP if you'd like a January appointment.... I have found a wonderful new therapist to take over my Home Care Package clients and I'll hopefully have at least another 10-12 weeks of work left in me but will be shifting to part time when I feel the need to. Hope to see you all soon and I just wanted to share this wonderful artwork a client bought me for Christmas of motherhood! I'm hormonal so I cried of course

12.01.2022 Puppy hating his medicine

09.01.2022 Just to confirm, the masks I wear are medical grade. A quick, effective way of checking if your mask is going to be keeping you or others safe, is to check if anything can go through it. A quick spray of deodorant shows how any droplets are contained in my mask. Handy way to check if buying or selling home made masks too

09.01.2022 Hi everyone, Just touching base about the lockdown restrictions as I've had a few people call and text me Thanks to Liz from my association for wording this so it is a little easier to understand!... 'For those that are interested in the state of affairs in Victoria.... Currently the stage 4 restriction for Metro Melbourne has been extended until 27th September. That means NO Remedial or Myotherapy (unless on a care plan and critical). Stage 3 for Regional areas has also been extended (only limited remedial and Myo permitted no relaxation massage). The next phase for Metro Melbourne will hopefully commence 28 September and run until October 25th. It is unclear, but incredibly likely that Remedial Massage and Myo will also be prohibited during this phase. Also, relaxation services will not be permitted in rural areas under this phase still. Depending on numbers, the next phase will be entered on 26th October. That is likely to see the return of Remedial and Myotherapy in Metro Melbourne and Relaxation in Rural areas. Still dependent on numbers, November 23rd may see the return of all massage service (relaxation, home visits etc) in Metro (and rural) areas. All these scenarios may change based on community transmission rates. There is a lot of campaigning going on to allow specific industries to open, but given the risk profile of massage, it is highly likely that our timelines will not change. Please spare a thought for your Victorian colleagues. The light at the end of the tunnel still seems a long way away......' So fingers crossed I can see you all sooner than the 26th of October but we will have to wait and see

04.01.2022 An act of kindness, respect and for me, a duty of care for clients. All clients are asked to wear masks during their treatment too, if this is something you're not comfortable with, it is best we reschedule your appointment to when restrictions are lifted and things are a little safer around here. Stay safe everyone!

03.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/JamesMerlinoMP/videos/223467462232803/ With school starting next week and most kids being at home, here is the latest update from the government for the information. Also, I thought for anyone struggling with home schooling (I hear the best advice is don't beat yourself up over it!) ABC me is running school programs on the tv if this helps anyone out!... Great site to follow with apps/websites and advice to download for your kids is ABC Education

03.01.2022 Hi everyone, I will be back at work on Mon 8th June. There will be a few new restrictions to follow, as per the Vic Department of Health. I have a covid-19 plan written as per risk assessment undertaken thanks to my Massage and Myotherapy association's Biosecurity Hazard Team.... It's such things as spacing of appointments so I have time to disinfect and air out the room, changing cleaning products so now I will only using ViraClean. (The only hospital disinfectant labelled by the medical board as being able to kill Covid-19.) My treatment room has been stripped of all non-essential items, disposable facecovers on my NEW table and masks available for myself or you to wear at your request. There will be screening carried out with your confirmation text and a covid-19 form to fill out each time you come in and you will be required to disinfect your hands before and after your treatment. There's much more but I won't bore you with it. If you are interested in my new protocols, please let me know and I can email it to you, otherwise, along with new Covid-19 signage it will be displayed in my clinic room. All you need to know for now is, available appointments: Mon, tue, wed, thur times 9am, 11am, 130pm, 330pm, 530pm. Only Tue and Thur have 730pm appointments available now. 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month available, with next date being 20th June. Times may shuffle a little bit to fit in home visits. Hope to hear from you all soon. Thank you for everyone that reached out to me in the last 3 months, I appreciate every single message and thought. Dad passed on the 22nd of May and I appreciate the time you have given me to grieve xx Danni

02.01.2022 *Shared from a community facebook page* "UNEMPLOYED due to the VIRUS ? Or have a HEALTH CARE CARD ?... How to get $1300 plus to pay for energy or water bills. You may not be aware that the Victorian government has a Utility Relief Grant available to low-income Victorians experiencing unexpected hardship i.e. unemployment, unpaid holidays. This is not charity but an entitlement for Victorians in hardship. The grant does not have to be repaid. You can apply for up to $650 per utility every two years. If your bill is less than that if you wait till you are billed a second time your outstanding may exceed the $650. If you have a bill for $400 that is the maximum you will receive. You can apply for up to $650 for each, Elec, Gas & Water. You phone your energy provider and tell them you would like to apply for a Utility Relief Grant for your Electricity (each service must be applied for separately) they will send a simple form for completion. Your provider will not demand further payment until the grant is in place. Payment is made directly to your provider. If you have electricity only you can apply for up to $1300. This scheme is not new but in the current situation best to apply asap." Hope this helps my fellow non-essential workers and those struggling at this time! Danni x