Contraindications

While massage a safe and beneficial practice, it cannot be always performed. A contraindication for massage is a health condition, illness or circumstance in which a massage cannot be performed, or must be modified, to avoid worsening the individual’s health. If you are unsure about your situation, please do not hesitate to contact me.

If you are suffering from any of the following, you cannot receive my services:

• Active infection of any type

• Infectious skin condition

• Acute injury or trauma

• Blood clot or Deep Vein Thrombosis

• Ongoing cancer

• Organ failure

• Unstable medication
  
  

Holistic massages

If you are suffering from the following, please get the approval of your healthcare provider before booking a treatment:

• Epilepsy

• Heart attack

• Heart disease

• Diabetes

• High blood pressure

• Broken bone for less than 3 months

• Recent surgery

*Treatments unavailable during pregnancy

Pregnancy massages

Please note that a full massage is only possible after the first trimester. During the first trimester, only a soft, relaxing massage can be performed on the face & neck, arms & hands or legs & feet.

If any of the following apply to your pregnancy, please get the approval of your healthcare provider before booking a treatment:

• Hypertension

• Significant circulatory problem or thrombosis

• Gestational diabetes

• Bleeding or pain

• Risk pregnancy
  
  

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

If you are suffering from any of the following, please mention it to me before the appointment:

• Asthma

• Thyroid issue

• Hypotension

• Menstruation

• At risk pregnancy