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Writer's pictureDr. Larisa Scott DC

A Note About COVID-19

Updated: Mar 26, 2020

Just like you, we have families we care about and want to keep safe. When something like the coronavirus hits the news, it can make us worry about everyday decisions.The person best equipped to take care of you is you, but we’ve got your back (pun intended). We clean our offices every night, and antiseptic wipes are used on every surface between patient visits. Even before the Coronavirus, we made it a point to wash our hands all the time. And we ask anyone coming to our offices to stay home if they’re not feeling well. We will also be canceling our events until further notice, but be sure to check us out on Facebook for online events.


Here are some tips to help you and your family feel safe and ready to face the world.


In General


  1. Wash, wash, wash your hands. Did you know soap and water are more effective than hand sanitizer (and apparently easier to find right now)? To really get rid of any germs, wash for at least 20 seconds – which just happens to be how long it takes to hum Row-Row-Row Your Boat three times.

  2. Be sneeze- and cough-courteous. Coughing or sneezing into the inner crook of your arm catches the droplets that would otherwise end up in the air or on the surfaces around you. The COVID-19 virus is transmitted through droplets, not through breathing, so this is important.

  3. Save the mask for Halloween. The benefit of a mask is that it controls the outbound expression of germs when someone coughs or sneezes. If you’re healthy, a mask won’t be very effective in preventing the spread of germs. If you’re sick and need to be out in the world, a mask can help protect those around you from the germs you send out when you cough or sneeze.

  4. Don’t touch your face! The easiest way to get sick (with any kind of virus) is to introduce germs from your hands to mucus membranes – like your eyes, nose and mouth.

  5. Wipe it out. Many of us do this anyway, but grab one of those wet wipes at the grocery store entrance to clean the cart (buggy for you southerners) handle.

  6. Netflix and chill. If you’re not feeling well (whether it’s coronavirus or an old-school cold) please stay home, cuddle with your dog and catch up on your favorite show.


Out in the World


  1. Declutter! A clean desk or counter makes it easier to run a cleaning cloth across.

  2. Personal space. Keep at least 3 feet between you and someone who is sneezing or coughing.

  3. Sharing = caring? Not right now! We’re usually all about sharing, but for now the kindest thing you can do is avoid sharing food, drinks, even lotion or sanitizers – and the germs that ride with them.

  4. Be on your best behavior. Keep yourself in good shape by getting plenty of sleep, being physically active, drinking lots of water and eating nutritious foods. A stressed body is a weak body, so manage your stress through exercise, meditation or conversation with a trusted friend. Make sure to get adjusted too. Research shows that with regular chiropractic adjustments you increase your immune system by 200%!!

  5. Breathe in, breathe out. Ventilation is a good thing. Weather and location permitting, crack a window.Taking Care of Yourself

  6. Self-care matters. Caring for yourself is the best thing you can do for your overall health.

For additional trusted resources about the coronavirus, we recommend these websites: 





Due to the current risk of COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus, we encourage all patients who are sick, or experiencing symptoms such as fever, trouble breathing, coughing to call to reschedule your appointment at 407-901-7704. If you have been in contact with someone who is experiencing symptoms please call us and let us know before your next appointment. If you want to learn more about COVID-19 and how you can stop the spread, please go to www.cdc.gov 

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