
ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATIONS
RESCHEDULE or DO NOT SCHEDULE if any of the following pertain to you: CALL WITH QUESTIONS
610-765-1148
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Blood clots
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Fever
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Flu shot within 3 days
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Vaccine within 3 days
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Giving blood within 1 week
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Sunburn
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Hemophilia
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Hemorrhage
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Contagious or infection condition (COLD, FLU, SKIN INFECTION OR CONTAGIOUS RASH)
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Diabetes with complications (gangrene, advanced heart or kidney disease or very unstable high blood pressure)
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Acute conditions requiring medical attention including anaphylaxis, appendicitis, cerebrovascular accident (CVA), diabetic coma, insulin shock, epileptic seizure, myocardial infarction (MI), pneumothorax, atelectasis, severe asthmatic attack, status asthmaticus or syncope.
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Advanced kidney, respiratory or liver failure (a modified treatment may be possible with a physician's consent)
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Some highly metastatic cancers not judged terminal
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Weight exceeding 350 lbs. (not being discriminatory - it is the weight our tables will hold)
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Less than 13 weeks pregnant
LOCAL
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Massage can be performed with caution and avoiding areas of concern. CALL WITH QUESTIONS 610-765-1148
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Varicose veins
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Undiagnosed lumps or bumps
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Pregnancy (okay after 13 weeks without medical issues)
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Bruising
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Cuts
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Abrasions
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Sunburn
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Undiagnosed pain
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Inflammation, including arthritis
MEDICAL CONTRAINDICATIONS
Massage can only take place once it has been approved before your session in writing by your Physician.
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Cardio-vascular conditions (thrombosis, phlebitis, hypertension, heart conditions)
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Any condition already being treated by a medical practitioner
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Oedema
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Psoriasis or eczema
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High blood pressure
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Osteoporosis
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Cancer
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Nervous or psychotic conditions
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Heart problems, angina, those with pacemakers
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Epilepsy
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Diabetes
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Bell’s palsy, trapped or pinched nerves
INDICATIONS
FOR MASSAGE
The list is extensive, as you would imagine, but here are some common ones to help you to understand the principle:
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Stress
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Relaxation
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Back Pain
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Neck or Shoulder Pain
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Muscle Spasm
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Muscle Weakness
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Workout Recovery
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Whiplash
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Nerve Injuries
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Sciatica
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Poor Circulation
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Tendonitis
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Arthritis
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Fibromyalgia
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Constipation
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Headaches and Migraines
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Sinus Issues
Please note - if any of these are severe or are currently being evaluated by your physician, please check with your physician first. We are not a replacement for medical care.
Massage By Appointment
Tues: 10am - 7pm
Weds: 11am - 6pm
Thurs: 11am - 7pm
Fri: 10am - 5pm
Sat: 11am - 4pm
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Text Line - 484-222-3924