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For Facial Massage

- Fever Anytime you have a fever, whether from a cold, the flu or some other infection, you should not get a massage. Massage increases circulation which may, in turn, help the infection increase the severity of the fever and the infection.

- Contagious Diseases/Herpes/Cold Sore — If you have an infectious disease you are putting your therapist and even your therapist’s other clients at risk of getting it. Please be considerate to your therapist and cancel your massage if you come down with a contagious condition.

- Blood Clots can be dangerous because the clot could migrate to the brain, lungs or heart. If you are aware of any blood clots, consult your doctor before the massage to ensure they will not be affected by massage therapy.

- Heart disease or the presence of a pacemaker

- Kidney Conditions or Liver Conditions Massage can increase strain on both the liver and kidney if they are not functioning normally. This occurs because massage increases blood flow, increasing the movement of waste through the body. If you are experiencing a health problem with either your kidney or liver it is likely that massage will not be appropriate for you. Talk to a health care professional to see if massage will aggravate any kidney or liver condition.

- Cancer

- Inflammation. Please be cleared by a GP.

- Uncontrolled Hypertension. If you have high blood pressure that is not under control, the increased blood flow that is a result of massage therapy may cause problems.

- Oral cavity disease in an aggravation stage

- Epilepsy

- Acute neuritis of the facial nerves

- Increased bleeding of gums or Oral diseases gingivitis, stomatitis, xerostomia etc.)

- Clinical depression, neurosis, psychosis and other mental and neurological disorders, traumatic brain injury, alcoholism, and drug addiction are contraindicated if not medicated.

- Following a brain injury

- Thyroid disease

- Skin diseases (for example Rosacea stage I/II is okay but contraindicated for stage III)

- Strong allergy reactions

- Lymphatic pathologies

- Biorevitilization, and mesotherapy: seek your practitioner's clearance (depending on the density of the Hyaluronic acid usually wait for 1-3 weeks)

- Non-absorbable threads (gold, etc)

- Hyaluronic acid filler injections (wait 12 months)

- Mesothreads, 3D threads, Aptos threads, polylactic acid and other absorbable threads: wait after complete resorption (seek your injector's clearance, wait between 3-12 months)

- Botox - seek your injector's clearance (wait 4-6 weeks: the local area will be avoided)

- Local surgery - seek your healthcare clearance (for example wait 6 months after a Rhinoplasty, Facelift plastic surgery/ Blepharoplasty, dental implants, jaw cysts surgery or body operation wait for 1 month/Otorhinolaryngology, eye, dental operation, Laser nasal mucotomy, laser eye surgery, restoration of the tympanic membrane wait 3 months etc.)

- Peelings (medium and deep) wait for 1 month - wait 15 days for superficial

- Microdermabrasion wait 2 weeks

- laser removals of moles, papillomas, and age spots wait for 1 month

- Plasma lifting: wait for 2 weeks

- Photorejuvenation (IPL) wait for 10 days

- laser resurfacing wait 2 months

- thermage: wait 4 weeks

These timeframe contraindications are just indications and do not replace the clearance of your GP, surgeon, practitioner or injector. We are not doctors nor specialists in the above modalities therefore it is your responsibility to check with your practitioner if you have any of the above.

For Abdominal Massage:

• First 20 weeks of pregnancy or if pregnancy is suspected

• Placenta Previa or diagnosis of low lying placenta

• ‘Incompetent Cervix’

• Intra-Uterine Device

• Severe Unexplained Abdominal Pain

• Sudden lack or extreme increase of fetal movement

• loss of amniotic fluid prior to 37 weeks, or strong pre-term contractions

• Current uterine bleeding

• Inability to Urinate

• Severe depression or Psychosis

• Suspected thrombosis

• Extreme itching of hands and feet prior to 37 weeks

• Ectopic pregnancy

• Cancer

• Abdominal Aneurysm

• Acute Infection

For Bioptron Hyperlight Therapy:

Bioptron light therapy should be avoided over

malignant tumors, acute phlebitis/thrombosis, epilepsy, active eye diseases, and areas with severe, untreated infections or specific photosensitive skin conditions like lupus erythematosus. Consult a doctor if using medication that increases light sensitivity (photosensitizing drugs). 

Key Contraindications and Cautions:

• Medical Conditions: Malignant tumors, active tuberculosis, epilepsy, acute thrombosis, and phlebitis.

• Skin & Eyes: Photosensitive disorders (e.g., Lupus Erythematodes), solar herpes, and acute eye inflammations.

• Endocrine System: Avoid directing over the thyroid or adrenal glands.

• Medications: Caution is advised if taking photosensitizing drugs, corticosteroids, or immunosuppressants.

• Transplants: Individuals with organ transplants should avoid use. 

While no harmful side effects have been reported in 15+ years of use, it is not recommended for conditions involving hypersensitivity to light or severe, uncontrolled medical issues