As a training establishment we have a duty of care to safeguard your well-being, as such when you book in with us, your trainee therapist will go through a detailed consultation to check for any conditions which may prevent, limit or require a treatment to be adapted for you. We would also ask that you advise us of any health conditions, allergies or injuries which could affect your choice of treatment when making your booking.

Below is list of contra-indication and precautions, it is advisable to read through the list carefully before you decide to book in with us as a client.  Please note for *mark at a condition, requires a letter of approval from your doctor to allow us to proceed with treatment. If you require further information or clarification regarding contra indications, please call us on 028 9035 2662.

Contra Indications and precautions for facial treatments

  • Acute asthma
  • Allergies
  • Cancer during active treatment*
  • Circulatory problems
  • Claustrophobia
  • Cold sores
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Crêpey skin
  • Diabetes*
  • Epilepsy*
  • Eye infection
  • Fungal infections
  • Heart conditions*
  • High/low blood pressure*
  • Hyper-sensitive skin in area of treatment
  • Loss of skin sensation in area of treatment
  • Metal pin and/or plates
  • Migraines
  • Mobility problems
  • Muscle paralyses in area of treatment
  • Pacemaker*
  • Pregnancy under 3 months
  • Present migraine
  • Recent operation under 6 -12 months
  • Respiratory conditions
  • Skin conditions
  • Skin infections
  • Sunburn in area of treatment
  • Temperature/fever
  • Thrombosis*
  • Varicose veins
  • Veruccas
  • Wart

Contra Indications and precautions for body treatments

  • Acute asthma
  • Cancer during active treatment*
  • Circulatory problems
  • Claustrophobia
  • Skin infections
  • Crêpey skin
  • Diabetes*
  • Epilepsy*
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