Open for business...(soon)!
Hey, friends!
As the city starts to reopen for business, I just wanted to touch base and let you know my plans and strategy to safely continue your Pilates practice. There are going to be a number of changes, but I am sure that we will be able to navigate this together.
Starting this Monday, May 18, MSPS will be reopening in two stages. Stage One will be private instruction only and Stage Two will be to start group classes at a later date, once the city has determined it is safe to do so. Of course, we will be following all CDC guidelines and make any necessary adjustments as this situation evolves.
What the studio instructors will be doing: All instructors will be wearing personal protective equipment: masks and single use gloves that will be discarded after each appointment. Every piece of equipment (straps, ropes, springs, bars and all props used) and “common areas" (doorknobs, light switches, etc…) will be thoroughly cleaned with soap and water first and then sanitized before and after each session. There will be no hands on cueing or assisting as we will be respecting social distancing and there will only be one instructor/client in the studio at one time. Appointments will be scheduled with a longer “buffer” in between to make sure the studio is properly sanitized and ready for you.
What you will be required to do: Wear a mask during your session. This will be a bit of an adjustment and we will make any necessary changes to your routine until you feel more comfortable. You will also be required to have your temperature taken with a contactless thermometer and thoroughly wash your hands before each session. The waiting area will be closed, so you can wait in your car or outside until you receive a phone call or text from the instructor letting you know when the studio is ready for your appointment. If you are not feeling well, stay home! If you are living with someone who is not feeling well, stay home!
If you are not quite comfortable with coming back to the studio right now, I completely understand. I will continue to offer virtual private instruction and On Demand classes via MSPS Virtual Studio for the foreseeable future, so you can workout in the comfort of your own home.
If you had a package on file before the shutdown: it will be reinstated with extended expiration dates so you can continue to use that payment. The same will apply to my group class members as we enter Stage Two.
To sign up for private instruction: head directly to www.maplestreetpilates.com and sign up from there. The studio will no longer be using Mindbody for scheduling, rather we have integrated a much more user friendly experience that you can access from your computer or phone. If you had a package on file before the shutdown, you will be able to use the remainder for your sessions.
Group classes: the current guidelines state that we can only operate at 25% capacity, so that will not allow us to offer in-person group classes at this time. I will update via email and social media as to when that changes. In the meantime, I will continue to offer Live streaming and On Demand classes on MSPS Virtual Studio. Check those out at www.maplestreetpilates.com!
So that’s the plan for now. This is chaos, my friends, but I am so grateful for all of the support you have shown me and the studio during this time. I truly value you and miss all of your smiling faces! Please reach out to me with any thoughts, questions, or concerns you may have about the strategy outlined above. I would love to hear your feedback!
Xoxo,
Laura
