I am looking forward to seeing you soon for your massage.  Massage is hugely beneficial to most adults but there are some health conditions which require GP consent prior to your massage taking place.  There are also some health conditions which completely prevent proceeding with a massage.  You will fill out a consultation form before or on the day of your massage and we can discuss a massage treatment plan for you to suit your needs.
 

Please take the time to read and check the lists below to ensure you will be able to enjoy your chosen therapy on the day.
 

If you are unsure about needing GP / Health provider consent or have any other concerns regarding your therapy please contact me either by email victoria@kalmerdays.co.uk or mobile telephone number 07977428703. 
 

HEALTH CONDITIONS THAT PREVENT ALL MASSAGE

THROMBOSIS, EMBOLISM, PTHLEBITIS, DVT, ANEURYSM, HAEMORRHAGE (recent), ARTERIOSCLEROSIS, SCIATICA/TRAPPED, INFLAMED, PINCHED NERVE (must be been seen by GP),  CANCER (specialised massage advised which I do not offer at this moment in time), HODGKINS & LEUKAEMIA, KIDNEY INFECTIONS, SLIPPED DISK (unless treatment finished with physio and massage for relaxation only), ACUTE RHEUMATISM, CEREBRAL PALSY, CELLULITIS, FRACTURES, SKIN OR SCALP INFECTIONS, HIGH FEVER TEMPERATURE, RECENT WHIPLASH, UNDER INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19 OR ACUTE INFECTIOUS DISEASES i.e. colds, influeza, chicken pox etc. 

ADDITIONAL HEALTH CONDITIONS THAT PREVENT AN INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE 

ACUTE MIGRAINE ATTACK, TINNITUS, RECENT NECK OR HEAD INJURIES

HEALTH CONDITIONS WHICH MAY NEED CLIENTS GP CONSENT PRIOR TO ALL MASSAGE

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, HEART CONDITIONS (any condition causing shortness of breath when lying down should be avoided for massage.)  IF TAKING ANTICOAGULANT MEDICATION,  HIGH OR LOW BLOOD PRESSURE (usually fine if all under control with medication),  DYSFUNCTIONS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM,  CERVICAL SPONDYLITIS,  EPILEPSY (usually ok if under control with medication)  WHIPLASH (usually ok if historic and all treatment finished with GP and Physio), LUPUS, RECENT OPERATIONS,  DIABETES (usually fine if all under control with medication, advise to ensure insulin is not taken less than 30 mins before a massage),   HAEMOPHILLIA,  ANY UNDAIGNOSED LUMPS OR PAIN IN THE BODY .  

CANCER PATIENTS, INLCUDING LEUKAEMIA AND HODGKINS

Massage can be of great benefit to cancer patients. It is strongly advised that cancer patients receive a massage from a therapist who has completed oncology massage training to ensure the client receives the safest and most effective treatment.  I do intend to take my training soon so will update my website as soon as I am able.

I have had experience treating cancer patients as a volunteer at a local hospice and can still offer cancer patients some deeply relaxing time out for themselves with a Reiki session. I can also sometimes incorporate a hand/foot or scalp massage with permission from clients GP or cancer specialist.  

CEREBAL PALSY

A specialised massage is advised, which I do not offer at this moment in time.

PREGNANCY MASSAGE 

ADDITIONAL HEALTH CONDITIONS THAT TOTALLY PREVENT A PREGNANCY MASSAGE

HIGH RISK PREGNANCY, VAGINAL BLEEDING OR SPOTTING, THREATENED MISCARRIAGE, HISTORY OF EARLY LABOUR, PLACENTAL DYSFUNCTION, ECLAMPSIA (TOXAEMIA), GESTATIONAL DIABETES. IF YOU HAVE A PREGNANCY MASSAGE BOOKED BUT ARE EXPERIENCING PELVIC OR ABDOMINAL PAIN YOU MUST OBTAIN MEDICAL EVALUATION BEFORE A MASSAGE. 

ADDITIONAL HEALTH CONDITIONS WHICH PREVENT HOT STONES MASSAGE

High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Cancer, Severe acne

Many thanks
Victoria