ANN ARBOR, Mich. Its a unique time to be working in massage therapy and Thrive Massage & Bodywork owner Heidi Johnson has put safety first at her business. As the only staff member to return to work, Johnson created an intense safety strategy while adapting her business. Between two to five days after a session, Johnson follows up with her clients to make sure they havent presented any COVID-19 symptoms. When working with clients, Johnson wears a mask and face shield. Thrive Massage & Bodywork is at 2500 Packard Street.

During the Stay-at-Home orders, residents werent able to get a hair cut, get their nails done or get a massage. Just getting back to work and seeing all the clients is just wonderful, said massage therapist Cindy Burger. After three months, BABS Salon & Wellness Spa in Birmingham is reopening. I cant wait to see all the faces. Now they can only accommodate about half of that and customers you wont be able to wait in the lobby anymore.