The following conditions are total contraindications where if you have any of the following the treatment will not be able to take place:​

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• Intoxication (through drink or drugs)

• Recent head or neck surgery or injury

• Recent scar tissue in head or neck area

• Severe bruising, open cuts or abrasions in treatment area

• Severe scalp and skin infections or head lice

• High Temperature or Fever

• Are undergoing cancer treatment  (please note I do not offer oncology massage)

• Digestive complaints – vomiting, diarrhoea

• Acute Infectious or Contagious Diseases

• Severe and contagious skin diseases

• Recent Haemorrhage and haemophilia

• Thrombosis/embolism/DVT

• Severe vertigo

• Severe Headache, Migraine or Earache (on the day)

• Meningitis, Inflammation of the Brain

• Undiagnosed lumps and bumps

 

Pregnancy:  massage should not take place in the first three months or if there is a history of miscarriage or other complications.

 

For the following conditions, consent may need to be gained from your GP or practitioner before treatment can go ahead.

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• Severe circulatory disorders, cardiovascular/heart conditions

• Very high or low blood pressure

• Recent surgery (dependent on site of surgery)

• Dysfunction of the nervous System (Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsons, MND, Cerebral Palsy)

• Bell’s Palsy

• Epilepsy

• Haemophilia

• Medical Oedema

• Osteoporosis in treatment area

• Acute Rheumatism or Arthritis in treatment area

• Diabetes

• Asthma

• Trapped/Pinched/Inflamed nerves

• Recent whiplash injury

• Recent fractures or broken bones

 

Local Contraindications (where treatment can take place with caution)

 

• Cuts/Abrasions

• Bruising/Swelling

• Sunburn

• Skin Conditions (Eczema, Dermatitis, Psoriasis)

• Frozen shoulder