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Contraindications

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LOCAL

Do you have any of the following health concerns? We may need to avoid massaging the affected area.

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  • Abrasions

  • Allergies

  • Arthritis/Gout

  • Asthma

  • Digestive problems

  • Fungal conditions

  • Headaches

  • Inflammation

  • Malignancy

  • Numbness/Tingling

  • Swelling

  • Un-diagnosed lumps, cists, moles, bumps

  • Un-diagnosed pain

  • Varicose Veins

MEDICAL

Medical note is required - the following conditions require a medical clearance note from your doctor (GP) before we perform any massages. 

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  • Bell’s palsy, trapped or pinched nerves

  • Bronchitis/Pneumonia

  • Eczema

  • Gynecological infections

  • Heart problems, angina, those with pacemakers

  • High or low blood pressure if not managed by exercise/diet

  • Nervous or psychotic conditions

  • Oedema

  • Osteoporosis

  • Surgery

TOTAL

The following conditions are outside the 'Scope of Practice' for Anarga and we are unable to provide any massages.

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  • Cancer

  • Chest pain

  • Diabetes if managed using medication

  • Epilepsy

  • Heart problems

  • Hepatitis A,B or C

  • Pregnancy

  • Recent operations or acute injuries - Surgery within one year

  • Thrombosis (blood clots)

  • Tumour

  • Under the influence of drugs or alcohol, including prescription pain medication

  • Undiagnosed headaches

  • Unstable hypertension/Cardio vascular conditions

  • Persons under the age of 18 years old

  • An aneurysm

Require Healing

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The following conditions need to be healed before we can provide a massage.

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  • Diarrhea and/or food poisoning

  • Dizziness

  • Fatigue/Exhaustion

  • Fever/High temperature

  • Flu/Viral condition/cold/sore throat

  • Open wound/Cuts

  • Sunburns

  • Bruising 

  • Rashes

  • Burns 

During menstruation

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We cannot massage you while you are menstruating and need to re-schedule  your appointment.

Permission required 

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The following conditions may require medical permission from your doctor before we can perform a massage.  

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  • Already on prescribed medication for ailments

  • Any condition already being treated by a medical practitioner

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