Bodywork by John Tacchi

When the weather is better Barkley likes to check out how you’re feeling after you massage. He doesn’t say much, but he has very critical eyes. (Novato Garden Massage)

[I can provide service to you IF... (big IF) you have a doctor or chiropractors referral.] Dear CAMTC Certificate Holder [that’s me]: The State’s new Regional Stay at Home Order goes into effect on Sunday, December 6, 2020, at 11:59 pm for counties in the San Joaquin Valley and Southern California Regions. [Marin County starts Tuesday] These regions have reached less than 15% ICU availability, therefore personal care services, such as massage in non-healthcare settings, wi...ll be required to shut down. Please note that according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Essential Services Inquiries, Medical Massage is massage that is done based on a referral from a doctor or chiropractor. Medical Massage can be done indoors as it is considered essential as healthcare and therefore not under personal services. There is no requirement that it be in a medical office, only that it be done based on a referral from a doctor or chiropractor. Therefore, according to the CDPH, massage may still be provided, indoors with modifications, in the Regions subject to the Regional Stay at Home Order, if it is provided based on a referral from a physician or chiropractor, and the county/city allows it. As the counties have the right to impose stricter requirements than the State, please check with your local county for their requirements. The Regional Stay at Home Order applies to the following counties (San Joaquin Valley and Southern California Regions): Calaveras Fresno Kern Kings Madera Mariposa Merced San Benito San Joaquin Stanislaus Tulare Tuolumne Imperial Inyo Los Angeles Mono Orange Riverside San Bernardino San Diego San Luis Obispo Santa Barbara Ventura Additionally, the following counties have instituted their own local orders which require personal care services, such as massage in non-healthcare settings, to close in the next few days: Alameda Contra Costa Marin San Francisco Santa Clara Please visit CAMTC’s Interactive County Massage Reopening Map https://www.camtc.org/county-massage-reopening-map/ for the most up to date information.

Massage (when NOT operating under a chiropractor or Physical Therapist) exists within a subset of ‘personal care services.’ I will find out how Marin is limiting my practice Tuesday.

Happy Holidays! (Yes, I’m smiling)

Although I will never promote through Groupon ever again, I did get a 100% positive reviews. "John was on time, used a mask, and the massage was very good. Good pressure and informative afterward about body issues." -Trish "totally professional, relaxing , and muscle loosening experience" -j... "John was professional and skilled. He also called me right back to book the appointment- a rarity I have found with most body-work merchants I've found through Groupon." -Camilla "Highly Recommended - Mr Tacchi is an excellent CMT, he conducted himself professionally and the massage room was also very private, and nice. I had a remedial massage, and the massage really helped ease the pain. The oil that was used was of good quality." -Suna "Very professional and relaxing. Feel much better after." -Samantha "He knows his stuff. I'm so happy to have found him!" -Eliza "An excelllent massage practioner who gave a therapeutic and wonderful massage." -Ellen "Excellent bodywork massage! I felt wonderful afterwards!" -Marilyn "professional and pleasant massage therapist." -Shirley "Amazing!" -Andrea