Contraindications to Complementary Therapies

Although many of the therapies used are gentle and balancing to the body they non the less can produce physiological and emotional changes.

An emotional release can sometimes happen and the client often feels much better.

However there are certain conditions that may mean that a treatment can not be performed or only with the consent of a GP or Consultant.

Here are contraindications to Aromatherapy, Massage and Reflexology.

Thermo Auricular Therapy contraindications are on the information page for that therapy.

CONTRAINDICATED CONDITIONS:

• Any undiagnosed lesions, lumps
• Bone fractures
• Cancer
• Embolism (history)
• Fever
• Heart Problems
• HIV
• Infectious or contagious diseases
• Inflamed skin, bruising, open skin lesions
• Osteoporosis
• Severe asthma or bronchial disorders
• Surgery within 6 months of the session
• Thrombosis (current/historical)
• Unmanaged hypertension or hypotension
• Varicose veins