When should I not get a massage?

There are many reasons (contraindications) for receiving a massage. If you have any of the following, it’s best to not get a massage:

• Fever

• Any type of infectious disease

• Systemic infections

• Severe cold

• Fracture, bleeding, burns or other acute injury

• Liver and kidney diseases

• Blood clot

• Pregnancy-induced diatetes, toxemia, preeclampsia/eclampsia

• High blood pressure (unless under control with medication)

• Heart disease

• Cancer

• Open skin lesions or sores (therapist may work around them if localized)