A contraindication is a pre-existing medical condition that could make it inadvisable for a massage treatment to be carried out.

    There are three types of  contraindications ;  Local, Total and Medical.

    Please take a look at the examples of the types of contraindications below before booking a treatment .

    Total Contraindications

    (A massage cannot be performed at all with total contraindications. (Please do not book if you have any of these conditions.)

    *Acute injuries
    *Contagious diseases (including mild cold or flu)

    *Fever

    *Neuritis

    *Recent operations 

    *Skin diseases
    *Under the influence of alcohol or drugs-including pain medication

    Local Contraindications

    (A massage can be performed but not over contraindicated areas.)

    *Bruising

    *Cuts or abrasions
    *Inflammation (including arthritis)

    *Sunburn

    *Undiagnosed bumps or lumps 

    *Undiagnosed pain

    *Varicose veins
         

    Medical Contraindications

    (A massage can be performed although the client must get their doctor's consent prior to their appointment.)

    *Any condition being treated by a medical practitioner
    *Bell’s palsy
    *Cancer
    *Cardio-vascular conditions (thrombosis, phlebitis, hypertension)

    *Diabetes

    *Epilepsy
    *Gynaecological infections
    *Heart problems, Angina, Pacemaker

    *High blood pressure
    *Nervous or psychotic conditions

    *Oedema
    *Osteoporosis
    *Psoriasis or eczema