Disclaimer: I am not a medically trained professional and this information is for guidance only.  Always speak to your registered health care provider if you have health issues to ensure it is safe for you to have a treatment

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Certain medical conditions are contra-indicated for specific treatments and means you may not be allowed to receive these treatments or you may need written confirmation from your medical professional that treatment can go ahead.  Other medical conditions may require a treatment to be restricted or adapted. 

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Please note my massage bed weight capacity is 159kg/ 25 stone, therefore, I cannot treat any clients over that limit for safety reasons. 

 

Please see the treatments below along with the contra-indications and cautions.  If in doubt, please speak to your health professional (GP, nurse, consultant etc) to determine whether or not you can have a treatment.

 

Holistic Massage

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• Conditions completely contra-indicated:

  • acute infectious diseases;

  • skin/scalp infections (including impetigo, boils, ringworm, scabies, lice);

  • shingles;

  • deep vein thrombosis;

  • client undertaking chemotherapy or radiotherapy;

  • recent haemorrhage;

  • intoxication 

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• In addition, some other conditions may be contra-indicated, or adapted with lesser pressure etc:

  • bone fractures or acute soft tissue injuries (wait for full healing 6 weeks to 3 months);

  • Cerebral palsy;

  • Clients on cortisone/steroids (wait 3 months);

  • feverish clients;

  • Haemophilia;

  • Inflammatory conditions (including tendonitis, bursitis etc)

  • Leukemia

  • Osteoporosis

  • Phlebitis

  • recent scar tissue

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• There are other contra-indications that may restrict treatment.  Treatment may be able to proceed but be adapted or carried out avoiding certain body parts.  These will be discussed during consultation

 

GP written consent may be required for treatment to proceed for some ailments/conditions.  This is required for insurance purposes.​

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Pregnancy Massage

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• Massage is not recommended during the First Trimester (up to 12 weeks)

• You should obtain verbal consent from your GP or Midwife prior to seeking any treatment

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Conditions completely contra-indicated:

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• acute infectious diseases;

• skin/scalp infections (including impetigo, boils, ringworm, scabies, lice);

• shingles;

• deep vein thrombosis;

• client undertaking chemotherapy or radiotherapy;

• recent haemorrhage;

• intoxication 

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There are other contra-indications that may restrict treatment.  Treatment may be able to proceed but be adapted or carried out avoiding certain body parts.  These will be discussed during consultation

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​Oncology Massage (massage for those living with cancer)

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Light relaxing massage can be safely given to people at all stages of cancer.  However, there are some cautions to be noted:

• Radiotherapy sites should be avoided for 6 weeks after treatment has finished to avoid discomfort, and no massage should be performed over the area until any redness has settled

• Cancer patients should not have massage to areas where there skin is broken, bleeding or bruised.

• People with cancer should avoid very deep or vigorous massage.  

• After surgery, no massage should be given until the area has fully healed.

 

GP written consent may be required for treatment to proceed for some ailments/conditions.  This is required for insurance purposes.

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Kinetic Chain Release

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• Conditions completely contra-indicated:

  • After first trimester in pregnancy (i.e. after 12 weeks)

  • If you have osteogenesis imperfecta

 

• Cautions

  • ​​If you had had a recent stroke within the last 12 months, then get GP/consultant clearance before proceeding.

  • If you have recently had surgery and are still under care of surgeon/ consultant you should get clearance from your surgeon/ consultant before proceeding.​

 

GP written consent may be required for treatment to proceed for some ailments/conditions.  This is required for insurance purposes.

 

Holistic Facial/Crystal Facial

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• Conditions completely contra-indicated:

  • acute infectious diseases;

  • skin infections (including impetigo, boils, ringworm, scabies, lice);

  • shingles;

  • client undertaking chemotherapy or radiotherapy;

  • recent haemorrhage;

  • intoxication;

  • high temperature or fever;

  • recent scar tissue 

  • Recent botox or fillers (you must wait at least 7 days after having these).

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• There are other contra-indications that may restrict treatment.  Treatment may be able to proceed but be adapted or carried out avoiding certain body parts.  These will be discussed during consultation

 

GP written consent may be required for treatment to proceed for some ailments/conditions.  This is required for insurance purposes.

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Rejuvenation Facial Massage ​

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This treatment would not be suitable for clients:

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• who have had facial procedures such as botox/fillers in the previous 3 weeks;

• with weeping psoriasis/eczema;

• with acute infectious diseases;

• with skin infections (including impetigo, boils, ringworm, scabies, lice);

• with shingles;

• with high temperature or fever;

• with recent scar tissue;

• within first trimester of pregnancy

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Gua Sha Facial Lymphatic Drainage and Ice Globe Therapy

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The Gua Sha element of this treatment would not be suitable for clients:

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• with acute skin inflammation (such sunburn, rosacea flare up, active dermatitis, eczema flares or psoriasis breakouts) or severe acne or active herpes outbreak (e.g. cold sore)

• who have had facial procedures such as botox/fillers in the previous 4 weeks;

• with skin cancer or suspicious lesions;

• with acute infectious diseases, including eye infections or sore skin;

• with skin infections (including impetigo, boils, ringworm, scabies, lice);

• who are taking anticoagulant medication (such as blood thinners) or have haemophilia or bleeding disorders, or facial thrombosis;

• with shingles;

• with high temperature or fever;

• who have had recent facial surgery (within last 8-12 weeks) or with recent facial/neck scar tissue;

• with uncontrolled hypertension;

• with facial neuralgia;

• who have facial varicose veins;

• who have serious medical conditions (such as uncontrolled diabetes, heart disease, cancer, organ failure, stroke, kidney disease, COPD etc)

• within first trimester of pregnancy

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The Ice Globe Therapy element would not be suitable for clients:

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• with Reynaud's disease/syndrome or compromised circulation disorders

• with recent botox or filler injections (within 4 weeks)

• with severe hypertension (due to potential vessel constriction) 

• with neuropathy 

• with diabetes

• with Cryoglubulinemia

• with cold urticaria (cold-induced hives)

• with Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria

• who are pregnant (any stage of pregnancy) or breastfeeding

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Energy Healing (including Reiki and Biofield Sound Tuning Therapy)

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Biofield Sound/Tuning Therapy would not be suitable for clients:

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• undertaking cancer treatments including chemotherapy and radiotherapy

• with a pacemaker

• who are pregnant (Biofield Sound Tuning Therapy only.  Reiki can be carried out during pregnancy from 2nd trimester onwards)

• who have metal pins on plates in the body

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GP written consent may be required for treatment to proceed for some ailments/conditions.  This is required for insurance purposes.

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Indian Head Massage/Scalp and Face Massage

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• Scalp/Head massage not suitable for those with hair extensions as the oils may adversely affect the extensions and the massage may loosen them.

 

• Conditions completely contra-indicated:

  • fever/high temperature;

  • acute infectious diseases;

  • skin/scalp infections;

  • recent haemorrhage;

  • intoxication;

  • present migraine;

  • recent head or neck injury

 

• Conditions that may be contra-indicated (discuss with therapist):

  • severe circulatory disorders/heart conditions;

  • thrombosis/embolism;

  • high/low blood pressure;

  • dysfunction of nervous system;

  • epilepsy;

  • diabetes;

  • cancer;

  • recent surgery/operations;

  • osteoporosis

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GP written consent may be required for treatment to proceed for some ailments/conditions.  This is required for insurance purposes.