Contraindications to Massage Therapy
Please Note: The following restrictions are in place to protect your health and well-being. Thank you for taking them as seriously as we do.
Q: Does a contraindication mean that a Massage Therapy treatment cannot take place?
A: Not always. In fact, massage can be very therapeutic for many medical conditions. However, in the above cases its best to have the advice of the physician.
A Massage Therapist may not under any law, attempt to diagnose a condition; Unless however they are a fully qualified Doctor with current registration to consult/practice in New Zealand.
Contraindication:
Massage Therapy is considered a non invasive safe natural treatment for most people. However there are three levels of contraindication.
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Regional: When Massage Therapy can be undertaken, however not over the contraindicated areas.
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Local: When Massage Therapy can only be performed once medical permission has be granted.
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General: When Massage Therapy should not be undertaken at all.
