Contraindications

A contraindication is something (such as a symptom or condition) that makes a particular treatment or procedure inadvisable
Contraindications can be absolute, local or medical.  Please see below for more details.

ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATIONS
RESCHEDULE or DO NOT SCHEDULE if any of the following pertain to you: CALL WITH QUESTIONS 
610-765-1148​

• Blood clots

• Fever

• Flu shot within 3 days

• Giving blood within 1 week

• Sunburn

• Hemophilia

• Hemorrhage

• Contagious or infection condition (COLD, FLU, SKIN INFECTION OR CONTAGIOUS RASH)

• Diabetes with complications (gangrene, advanced heart or kidney disease or very unstable high blood pressure)

• 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.

• Advanced kidney, respiratory or liver failure (a modified treatment may be possible with a physician's consent)

• Some highly metastatic cancers not judged terminal

• Weight exceeding 350 lbs. (not being discriminatory - it is the weight our tables will hold)

• Less than 13 weeks pregnant

LOCAL
CONTRAINDICATIONS

Massage can be performed with caution and avoiding areas of concern.  CALL WITH QUESTIONS  610-765-1148
 

• Varicose veins

• Undiagnosed lumps or bumps

• Pregnancy (okay after 13 weeks without medical issues)

• Bruising

• Cuts

• Abrasions

• Sunburn

• Undiagnosed pain

• 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)

• Any condition already being treated by a medical practitioner

• Oedema

• Psoriasis or eczema

• High blood pressure

• Osteoporosis

• Cancer

• Nervous or psychotic conditions

• Heart problems, angina, those with pacemakers

• Epilepsy

• Diabetes

• 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:

• Stress

• Relaxation

• Back Pain

• Neck or Shoulder Pain

• Muscle Spasm

• Muscle Weakness

• Workout Recovery

• Whiplash

• Nerve Injuries

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Sciatica

• Poor Circulation

• Tendonitis

• Arthritis

• Fibromyalgia

• Constipation

• Headaches and Migraines

• 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.