CONTRAINDICATIONS TO MASSAGE

Massage treatment is non-invasive, relaxing and natural. It is therefore generally considered a safe treatment for most people.

However, there are three types of contraindication:

TOTAL, when massage should not be performed at all.

LOCAL, when massage can be performed but not over the contraindicated areas.

MEDICAL, when massage can only be performed once medical permission has been granted.
The practitioners at the Center have put the following restrictions in place to protect your health and well-being. Thank you for taking them as seriously as they do.

TOTAL CONTRAINDICAITONS
When you have any of these conditions, please do not book a massage:

• Fever

• Contagious diseases, including any virus, cold or flu, no matter how mild it may seem

• Under the influence of drugs or alcohol-including prescription pain medication

• Recent operations or acute injuries

• Neuritis

• Skin diseases

LOCAL CONTRAINDICATIONS
The therapist can massage but not over any areas affected by:

• Varicose veins

• Undiagnosed lumps or bumps

• Pregnancy*

• Bruising

• Cuts

• Abrasions

• Sunburn

• Undiagnosed pain

• Inflammation, including arthritis

* Unfortunately I do not offer Pregnancy Massage, and I will be unable to treat anyone at any stage of their pregnancy.

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MEDICAL CONTRAINDICATIONS
It is important to let your therapist know f you suffer from any of the following conditions. Massage can only take place once it has been approved before your session in writing by your Doctor or Medical Practitioner.

• Cardio-vascular conditions (thrombosis, phlebitis, hypertension, heart conditions)

• Any condition already being treated by a medical practitioner

• Oedema

• Psoriasis or eczema

• High blood pressure

• Osteoporosis

• Cancer

• Nervous or psychotic conditions

• Heart problems, angina, those with pacemakers

• Epilepsy

• Diabetes

• Bell’s palsy, trapped or pinched nerves

• Gynecological infections