• have severe uncontrolled hypertension (high blood pressure)
  
• are intoxicated
  
• have an acute infectious disease such as pneumonia, influenza,
  or even a cold or fever.
  
• have toxemia or preeclampsia during pregnancy
  
• or if you have undergone chemotherapy within the last 72 hours
  
• You should get your docto's approval and discuss your condition
  with your therapist if you have:
  
• edema (swelling)
  
• cancer
  
• psychosis
  
• scoliosis (crooked spine)
  
• diabetes
  
• severe asthma
  
• heart or lung disease
  
• osteoporosis
  
• or if you have had surgery recently.  Except for breast
  augmentation.

 Local Contraindications 

It may be necessary for your therapist to avoid massaging the portion of your body that is affected. Examples are:  
varicose veins, rashes, edema, hernia, tumors, bruises, cuts, recent surgeries, or inflammation.
If you are pregnant it never hurst to get a release from your physician.
When in doubt, discuss the matter with your physician before making an appointment.
If you are under a physician's care we would be happy to work with your doctor to make sure your therapy is safe and
beneficial.  Please have your doctors name and number on hand when you call for your appointment to get information
from them regarding your condition and the limit of care we can provide to you.
Call (540) 207-2094 for your appointment, and if you have other concerns, please feel free to discuss them with us as well