When Not to Get a Massage
At Ohana Bali Spa our goal is to increase your health and wellness. There are some conditions that can be worsened by massage and spa treatments. We also need to keep our staff and other clients safe and healthy. Below is a list of conditions that are contraindicated for massage. If you have any of these conditions, we will not be able to perform massage or spa treatments.
Conditions Contraindicated for Massage
- Parasitic Infections such as:
- Scabies
- Head Lice
- Fungal Infections such as:
- Athlete's Foot
- Jock Itch
- Ringworm
- Other Tinea infections
- During Acute Flare Ups of Chronic Diseases such as:
- Scabies
- Shingles
- Bacterial Infections such as:
- Tuberculosis (active)
- Strep, Staph or MRSA infections
- Impetigo
- Pink Eye (bacterial)
- Viral Infections such as:
- Pink Eye (viral)
- Chicken Pox
- Shingles
This is not an exhaustive list of conditions. If you have questions about whether massage or spa treatments are contraindicated for your condition please contact us, so we can help you decide if massage and spa treatment is right for you.
*Contraindication: Anything, including a symptom or medical condition, that is a reason for a person to not receive a particular treatment or procedure because it may be harmful.