Who should refrain from receiving massage?
Massage is a safe, non-invasive therapy that can bring many physical and mental health benefits to your life. However, precautions should be taken around caring for clients with certain medical conditions. Remember, this massage session was set up to nurture you, and we certainly wouldn’t want to aggravate any existing medical conditions. You should not receive massage without a doctor’s approval if you have any of the following conditions: • Heart Disease or history of heart attack • liver/kidney disease • a current fever • any type of infectious disease • open skin lesions • blood clots These suggestions are to be used as guidelines only. If you are in doubt about whether massage is safe for you, please contact your doctor. As with any physical therapy modality, please inform me of any health problems prior to the massage. I also would like to discuss with you any areas that are inflamed, show redness or a rash, or the presence of varicose veins. Together, we can ensure that your mas
