The following contraindications are called TOTAL Contraindications. If/when you have any of the following conditions, please do not book a massage. Please be considerate and do not schedule if you are sick. If you are in doubt, please call and we can discuss it together:
- Fever
- Contagious disease, including cold and flu, no matter how mild your symptoms are
- Under the influence of drugs, alcohol- including prescription pain medication
- Recent operations or acute injuries
- Neuritis
- Skin diseases
The following conditions are considered LOCAL contraindications. This means the massage therapist can work around but not ON these areas:
- Varicose veins
- Bruising
- Cuts
- Abrasions
- Sunburn
- Undiagnosed pain
- Severe inflammation
There are also MEDICAL contraindications. These conditions would require a note from your doctor allowing you to receive a massage.
- Cardiovascular conditions (thrombosis, phlebitis, untreated hypertension, heart conditions)
- Oedema
- Osteoporosis
- Cancer
- Epilepsy
- Diabetes
- Bell’s Palsey