Are there conditions where massage is not recommended?

There are very few instances where massage is not recommended and these are known by massage therapists as ‘total contraindications’. For example, total contraindications would include being under the influence of alcohol, suffering from a fever, diarrhoea or vomiting. There are also ‘local contraindications’ which are conditions affecting specific areas of the body that mean you should not be massaged in that area – for example if you have a cut, bruise or abrasion on your foot then you could still have a body massage but the foot would be avoided. Some conditions require medical approval before my insurance allows me to proceed with a massage. If you have existing health conditions please contact me first to check that the treatment you choose is suitable for you. If you are attending for a pregnancy massage with a low risk pregnancy please get verbal consent from your midwife before you attend. If you have existing health issues or pregnancy complications you may need to gain written consent from your midwife. You should not attend for a massage if you are feeling unwell or suffering from infections including Covid.