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Although generally very helpful and
healthful, there are certain times and under certain conditions where massage is
not recommended, or contra-indicated. Here is a fairly
comprehensive list of times and conditions under which we do not recommend for
you to receive a massage:
 | Fever |
| Vascular Conditions
 | thrombosis |
| clots |
| phlebitis |
| embolus |
| severe varicosities |
| aneurysm |
| Raynaud's phenomenon |
| severe, uncontrolled hypertension |
| anticoagulant therapies (Coumadin,
Heparin, etc.) |
| bruising |
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| Severe Heart Condition |
| Skin Abnormalities
| infectious viral, fungal, or bacterial
conditions |
| rashes |
| poison ivy, poison oak, sumac |
| impetigo |
| athlete's foot |
| ringworm |
| scabies |
| blisters |
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| Inflammation |
| Abrasions, Cuts, Hematomas |
| Cancer - please consult your physician |
| Recent injury |
| Recent Surgery |
| Infectious Diseases |
| Diabetes with Vascular Dysfunction |
| Fractures
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