Contraindications to the Treatment

Pregnancy & Massages It is a fact that there isn’t much evidence that could tell you when to avoid massages and when to indulge in them during pregnancy. Since there are no set guidelines, we will always advise you that you talk to your doctor before visiting us. This is especially true, if you are experiencing one or more of the following:

· Preterm labor · Vomiting, nausea, or morning sickness · At a high miscarriage risk · Other high risk conditions, such as placental abruption · Contraindications for Massage

Massage contraindications refer to the reasons why someone should not be provided with a massage. If the person is given one, the massage may end up interacting negatively with a pre-occurring condition, such as fever or severe pain. While there are certain conditions under which no massage should be given, the intensity of that condition is usually the determinant factor. Here are the main types of contraindications, which for the ease of understanding have been divided into several categories:

Total/ Absolute Contraindications

No matter what the circumstance, if the contraindication is a total one, then giving that client a massage is out of the question. The following conditions are included in the list of total contraindications: · Fever · Skin disease · Contagious illnesses, such as flu, cold etc. · A client is under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Relative Contraindication

When it comes to relative contraindication, the level of danger associated with a condition and a massage treatment matters. For instance, if the condition is associated with a certain body part, then contact with it can be avoided during the massage. Modified massages are typical in cases of recent injury or surgery.

General Contraindications If the condition is associated with the entire body of a client, then it is known as a general contraindication.

Local Contraindication As opposed to a general contraindication, a local one will only affect a localised area of the body. Thus, the therapist might have to avoid coming in contact with that part. Some examples of local contraindications are: · Inflamed joints, such as arthritis · Varicose veins · Bruising · Abrasions and cuts · Sunburn

Medical Contraindications

A medical contraindication requires a written permission from the doctor who is treating you or treated you in the past, if you want a massage to take place. · Heart conditions, including angina · Installed pacemakers · A condition already under treatment · Eczema · Osteoporosis · Psychotic conditions · Epilepsy · Diabetes · Gynecological infections If I have a contraindication, does that mean that I cannot get a massage treatment? This may not be the case always. For some medical conditions, massage therapy can actually be relieving and therapeutic. It is best to have a talk with your doctor and let them guide you before you get a massage. It is also better for the massage therapist attending you that they not take a chance unless they misdiagnose your condition and cause more harm than good.

Other Specialized Services We do not want you to just feel relaxed when you come for a visit. We want you to leave feeling relaxed and pampered! We also realize that for many of our clients, taking out time to get massages and other treatments can be difficult. Since we are always happy to help our clients in any way we can, we will make things easier on you by cooperating with other specialists. No more separate appointments or calendar hassles to get your nails done or get your arms waxed. Just let us know via email what other beauty treatments you want done and we will make it so that you can get them both done in no time!