There are some contraindications that may postpone the treatment, or you may need to get the advice of a doctor before booking the appointment.   These include:

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Local Contraindications: 

• Treatments cannot be performed over areas where there are cuts, bruising, swelling, sunburn or skin conditions e.g. eczema or psoriasis.  If these are not within the massage area, then treatments can continue as normal. 

 

Medical Contraindications (These just need to be checked with your doctor): 

Please seek medical advice prior to booking.  Check any condition that is already being treated by a medical professional.  We will need verbal confirmation that you have sought your doctor’s advice. 

These include: 

• Cardiovascular conditions (thrombosis, phlebitis, hypertension, hypotension, angina, pacemakers, etc.)

• Haemophilia

• Medical Oedema

• Dysfunction of the nervous system (multiple sclerosis, parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, etc.)

• Diabetes

• Trapped/pinched nerve

• Osteoporosis

• Arthritis

• Epilepsy

• Recent operations

• High or low blood pressure

• Cancer

• Whiplash

• Slipped disc

• Acute rheumatism

• Inflamed nerve

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Total Contraindications (these stop a treatment from taking place): 

• Pregnancy

• Contagious or infectious diseases, scalp infections

• Dysfunction of the nervous system (meningitis, inflammation of the brain, etc)

• Fever

• Head Lice

• Conjunctivitis

• Sycosis Barbae

• Arthritis/osteoporosis (on the treatment area)

• Anaphylaxis vertigo

• Undiagnosed lumps or bumps

• Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)

• Bells palsy

• Migraine, Earache (when in pain)

• Recent head or neck injury

• Severe bruising on the treatment area

• Recent Haemorrhage (especially brain)

• Cancer (during treatment)

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Please check with your doctor or medical professional to ensure that you are able to receive an Indian Head Massage.