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MASSAGE

WHEN NOT TO GET A MASSAGE:

  • Consumption of alcohol or drugs
  • Presence of fever or pain
  • Flu or cold
  • Right after a major surgery
  • Advanced organ failure (e.g. Kidney or Liver)
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Severe Atherosclerosis or Hemophilia
  • Active Hepatitis
  • Pitting Edema
  • Sepsis or Bacteremia
  • Infectious Skin Conditions
  • Any medical condition which can harm the health of the massage therapist, other patients or yourself.
  • First 3 months of pregnancy

NO MASSAGE FOR LOCAL AREAS WITH:

  • Acute inflammation
  • Burns, wounds or scars
  • Arthritis
  • Thrombosis
  • Varicose veins
  • Nail Fungus

CONDITIONS WHICH REQUIRE TREATMENT MODIFICATIONS:

  • Pregnancy
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Osteoporosis
  • Cancer

WAXING

WARNING: Waxing is never done on clients taking Accutane. You must be off this medication treatment course a minimum of one (1) year prior to waxing. 

Waxing is also not recommended for clients taking the following Acne and Anti-aging medication : Adapalene, Differin, Isotretinoin, Avage, Tazarac, Tazarotene, Retin A, Alustra, Avita, Renova and Tretinoin. 

CAUTION: The following products can also make the skin more sensitive. Thin, sensitive skin is more vulnerable to lifting and sensitivity during waxing.

  • Other Acne medications not listed above
  • Bleaching agents for hair (used mostly for upper lip)
  • Bleaching agents for pigmentation of skin (Hydraquinone, Trilumena)
  • Previous chemical depilatories such as Nair
  • Benzoyl Peroxide (ProActive)
  • Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Glycolic, Lactic)
  • Oral Antibiotics
  • Topical Antibiotics
  • Retinol
  • Salicylic Acid
  • Other exfoliants

THINGS TO TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION:

  • Sunburned, irritated or areas with open skin cannot be waxed. 
  • Moles cannot be waxed.
  • Waxing cannot be performed if you have been in a tanning booth the same day.
  • You must wait a minimum of seven (7) days before waxing after a light chemical peel or Microdermabrasion.
  • Waxing cannot be performed if you have had laser skin resurfacing within the past year.
  • Waxing cannot be performed if you have had a physician administered peel within the past two (2) years.
  • No sun/tanning booths for 2 days following a waxing treatment. 
  • Extra precaution should be taken if using tanning accelerators. Wait 2-3 days to wax before/after tanning with accelerators.
  • For 24 hours after a body waxing treatment, no hot baths.
  • For 24 hours after a body waxing treatment, no swimming.
  • For 24 hours after a body waxing treatment, no deodorants.
  • For 24 hours after a body waxing treatment, no abrasives.
  • Women may experience extra sensitivity to waxing up to a week prior to the beginning of their menses.