Contraindications

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 by your doctor.
  

Total Contraindications
When you have any of these conditions, please do not book a massage:

• Fever
• Contagious diseases, including any 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 **I can still perform massage but do need to know about it in advance. 
• Bruising
• Cuts
• Abrasions
• Sunburn
• Undiagnosed pain
• Inflammation, including arthritis

Medical Contraindications
The therapist needs approval in writing by your Physician:

• Cardio-vascular conditions (thrombosis, phlebitis, hypertension, heart conditions)
• Oedema
• High blood pressure
• Osteoporosis
• Cancer
• Heart problems, angina, those with pacemakers
• Epilepsy

***IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE ABOVE PLEASE LET ME KNOW ABOUT THEM BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT.