There are occasions where having a massage can be detrimental to your health. Please read the list below and if you suffer from any of the medical conditions, please contact Madeleine for further advice, as you may need to seek the permission from your GP first.
- flu / fever
- osteoporosis
- rheumatoid arthritis
- ankylosing spondylitis
- inflammation of joints
- nerve injury
- multiple sclerosis
- parkinson’s disease
- shingles
- chicken pox /measles /mumps
- stroke
- cirrhosis of the liver
- epilepsy
- deep vein thrombosis
- embolism / blood clots
- atherosclerosis
- hypotension (low blood pressure)
- hypertension (high blood pressure: uncontrolled above 140/90)
- heart failures
- heart murmurs
- angina pectoris
- heart disease
- hepatitis
- severe diabetes (insulin dependent)
- haemophilia
- systemic oedema
- lymphangitis
- septicaemia
- cancer
- post operative
- HIV
- gout
- tuberculosis
- kidney problems
- undiagnosed lumps/masses
- undiagnosed pain.
- lupus
- pneumonia
- recent sports injuries – see advice on Sports massage page
This is list is by no means exhaustive, so please mention any health conditions you have at the time of booking an appointment, to avoid possibly being refused treatment on the day.
