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Contraindications

Contraindications are health related conditions that are not recommended for massage. If any of the following conditions apply to you, please have your Doctor fill out a Physician Permission Form before you receive any bodywork. Please see forms.

Contraindications for All Services:

  • Acute Infectious Disease
  • Infectious to therapist
  • Allergy Symptoms/Skin Rashes - If the area can tear and bleed easily and If the rash can spread through contact.
  • Arteriosclerosis
  • Blood Clotting
  • Bone Fractures
  • Cancer - New studies show that cancer may not be contraindicated for massage
  • Fever
  • Heart Attack
  • Hypertension and Heart Conditions
  • Kidney Infection
  • Loss of Sensation (Numbness)
  • Certain Medications
  • Osteoporosis
  • Peritonitis
  • Post-Operative Precautions
  • Severe Pain
  • Skin Infections
  • Skin Lesions, Open Wounds and Sores
  • Substance Abuse
  • Thrombophlebitis
  • Ulcers - Abdominal work
  • Varicose Veins

Contraindications for Pregnancy Massage:

  • Vaginal Bleeding, Spotting, or Discharge
  • Morning Sickness, Nausea, or Vomiting (extreme)
  • Extreme Diarrhea
  • Abdominal Pains
  • Sudden Swelling or Extreme Edema
  • Fever
  • Rapid Weight Gain
  • Blurring Vision
  • Decreased Fetal Movement Over a 24 Hour Period
  • Placenta Previa- Palpation can cause local placental separation and precipitate hemorrhage
  • Toxemia

Always consult your Dr./Midwife if you have any questions or concerns.







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