Contraindications are medical reasons why a therapist may adapt or refuse to carry out a treatment. This is to ensure no harm is caused to the client or therapist.

Please review the contraindications below before booking. If you have any health conditions or circumstances you would like to discuss, kindly mention them when booking your appointment. Some conditions may require clearance from a healthcare professional prior to treatment, please get in contact if you are unsure.

Total contra-indications (health conditions that mean I am unable to provide treatment):

Stroke within the last six months; meningitis, active epilepsy in the last 18 months; heart attack within the last six months (after this time a medical clearance is required); haemophilia (for mild forms, please seek medical clearance); severe anaemia; cancer (undergoing treatment); hepatitis (in acute stages); cirrhosis of the liver, acute UTI; acute chronic renal failure; acute gout; kidney stone attack; scabies; head lice; ringworm; impetigo; open wounds; fever; undiagnosed swelling; undiagnosed severe headaches; tuberculosis (until medication has been used for one month); deep vein thrombosis (within six months of diagnosis); shingles.

Relative contra-indications (health conditions that will require caution/adaptations and medical consent before treatment):

Cancer (not currently undergoing treatment); parkinson’s disease (with supervision); multiple sclerosis; neuralgia; diabetes (if unstable); emphysema; heart failure; uncontrolled angina; uncontrolled high or low blood pressure; deep vein thrombosis (medical clearance needed after six months following diagnosis); leukaemia; HIV.

Local contra-indications (health conditions that will require area avoidance or adaptations during treatment):

Fracture; sprain; acute osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis; acute ankylosing spondylitis; open wounds or broken skin; bacterial, viral or fungal skin infections (inflamed acne, boils, warts, verrucas, herpes, athlete’s foot); varicose veins; phlebitis; abdominal hernia; limbs or joints affected with gout; fibroids; endometriosis; colitis; cysts.

Any changes in your health between appointments should be communicated for your safety and to keep records up to date. For information on how your personal data is collected and retained, please see the Privacy Policy.