As the condition worsens, there are changes in mentality, vision, etc. Regardless of technique, remember your intent. Healing, fixing and curing should not be the focus. Caring, touching, nurturing, loving and supporting, and being present are the most important qualities. Modification is necessary in the acute phase.
Intention is to relax, restore, nurture and support.
The degree of pressure is from deep to shallow, the speed becomes slow and definitive in movement to allow the parasympathetic nervous system to replace the sympathetic nervous system, and the length of a session may vary. As the client completes treatment, techniques may be increased. Any modality is appropriate and is adjusted at the client's tolerance. Acupuncture and shiatsu work very well. There's more latitude since the virus doesn't have the same impact as cancer, especially in the remission stage.