Contraindications

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A contraindication is something that prevents you from receiving a treatment as it will probably make the condition worse.

It is not to scare you, merely to ensure you have a safe treatment and that neither you or the therapist is put at risk.

Some contraindications listed in the treatments may be wavered if the client can produce a letter from their doctor to confirm the client is able to receive the treatment. If you are unsure about a contraindication or would like more information, please contact the therapist.

IMPORTANT: Please check you are not contraindicated to receive a treatment. The therapist CANNOT be held responsible if something goes wrong as it is assumed you have checked you do not suffer from any of the listed contraindications PRIOR to booking an appointment.

Manicure, Pedicure or Nail Extensions:
Nail infections
Skin conditions
Nail separation
Severe eczema or psoriasis
Severe bruising

Note: Broken bones in hands or feet can be treated, the massage will simply be cut from the treatment.
For nail extensions, this will depend on the severity of the break and the nail technicians expert opinion.

Waxing:
Varicose veins (depending on where they are and how severe)
Skin diseases
Large cuts or bruises
Hypersensitive skin
Sunburnt or wind burnt skin
Defective circulation

Note: Warts or hairy moles can be treated. They will simply be covered with a plaster during the treatment. Please also be aware, latex gloves are worn by the therapist for hygiene reasons during the treatment. If you suspect you may be allergic, please tell the therapist.

Massage:
Diabetes
Any forms of cancer
Asthma
Heart conditions
High or low blood pressure
Phlebitis or thrombosis
Allergies
Client on medication or antibiotics

Hot stone massage:
Diabetes
Any forms of cancer
Asthma
Heart conditions
High or low blood pressure
Phlebitis or thrombosis
Allergies
Client on medication or antibiotics
Any surgery where nerves have been cut
Any skin conditions that may be aggravated by moisture or heat
Pregnancy
Clients considered to be over-weight or obese

Aromatherapy massage:
Pregnancy if unstable or at risk, particularly from weeks 10-12
Diabetes
Asthma
heart conditions
High or low blood pressure
Phlebitis or thrombosis
Allergies Client on medication
If you are using any homeopathic remedies

Note: Varicose veins, bruises, cuts, painful areas or recent scar tissue in or on the feet. (Massage can still be carried out avoiding these areas).

Pregnancy massage:
Any major placental disturbances such as placenta previa
Threatened abortions or infections
Skin rashes or open sores
Inflammation
Raised or distended varicose viens
Heavy discharge (watery or bloody)
Diabetes
Contagious illnesses
Fever
Vomiting
Unusual/undiagnosed pain
Pre-eclampsia
High blood pressure
Abdominal pain
Diarrhoea


Eyelash perming, tinting or eyelash extensions:
Allergies to hair perming or colouring treatments
Hypersensitive skin
Any contagious skin conditions on or around the eye or eye lid.
Conjunctivitis


Facials:
Acne
Hypersensitive skin
Diabetes
Asthma
Heart conditions
High or low blood pressure
Eczema or psoriasis
Contagious skin diseases
Cold sores
Conjunctivitis

St Tropez:
Allergies to 'summer skin' or 'tinted' products
Severe skin infections
Severe eczema