Contraindications for giving a Hot Stone Massage

Contraindications for giving a Hot Stone Massage

• Any condition where the client has a loss of sensation, including Neuropathy, Diabetes, Peripheral Vascular Disorder, High Blood Pressure or is post-surgery, injury, or trauma where nerves have been affected.

• Pregnancy, due to the rise in body temperature.

• Cardiac Patients.

• Anyone taking medications that have side effects to heat.

• Anyone on Chemotherapy or radiation treatments.

• Anyone with a depressed immune system, including clients with Lupus, Epstein Barr,  Mononucleosis, HIV / AIDS, or Cancer.

• Geriatric clients; keep the heat around 120 degrees – any higher may be too hot for the elderly.

• Clients with Burns, Psoriasis, Skin Cancer, Burns, Dermatitis, Eczema, Acne, Shingles, Herpes, or any acute skin condition.

• Any condition in which massage in general is contraindicated.

• Above all, follow the simple rule:

                             When in doubt – DON’T!

  Please remember to take precautions when using hot stones.  Listen to your clients – if the stones are too hot  - cool the stones down, allow the stones to sit outside the Vulsini bag for a moment or dip them in cool water before using them on your client.