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When NOT to get a massage.

Contraindications

I will not be able to offer you a treatment if you have any of the following.

  • If you are unwell

  • Acute inflammation​

  • Recent surgery

  • Varicose vein

  • DVT

  • Uncontrolled heart disease or blood disorder

  • Uncontrolled high blood pressure

  • Active cancer

  • If you are pregnant or trying

  • If you have a contagious disease, open cut or skin infection

Treatment may need to be modified

  • Diabetes

  •  Blood-thinning medication

  • Recent steroid injection

  •  Joint replacement

If you have a condition and are unsure, it is always better to ask first.​

Treatment may be refused, postponed or modified if it is not safe to proceed!

* Uncontrolled = not taking any medication for this condition.

When not to get a massage
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