Before you begin your massage session, the therapist will ask some general health questions. It is very important that you inform the therapist of any health problems or medications you are taking.  If you are under a doctor's care, it is strongly advised that you receive a written recommendation for massage prior to any session. We may require a recommendation or approval from your doctor.

If you have the following symptoms and/or condition, you must check with your doctor and have a written approval from your doctor prior to any massage session:

- A swelling that might be a malignancy 
- Skin infections or ulcerations
- A deep inflammatory process
- Local acute inflammation
- Phlebitis, thrombosis or other vascular disease
- Lymphangitis
- Acute fever
- Acute osteomyelitis, tubercular joints or any infectious bone or joint disease
- Variosities, peptic ulcers, menstruating uterus, hemophilia, or aneurysms
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) - Massage temporarily raises blood pressure before lowering it
- Intermittent Claudication - symptoms are pain in the legs which gets worse upon exertion
- Pregnant uterus

If you are on the following prescription medications, please get approval from your doctor prior to any massage session:

- Pain Medication
- Heart Medication
- Blood Pressure Medication
- Corticosteroids (including inhalers)
- Blood Thinners