Contraindications

• fever

• infectious diseases

• acute inflammation

• cancer (in the case of benign tumors or terminal stages, only with medical approval)

• recent trauma, post-surgery (4–6 weeks)

• open wound

• untreated high blood pressure

• varicose veins (treatment of the affected limb is contraindicated)

• advanced osteoporosis

• thrombosis or risk of thrombosis

• pregnancy – not a general exclusion, only certain periods and body areas are contraindicated (requires medical approval and personal consultation)

• menstruation (massage, cupping, and infrared sauna increase circulation, which can intensify bleeding, but their pain-relieving and antispasmodic effects can ease menstrual discomfort, so treatments require individual consideration and decision)

• individuals who are incapacitated, under the influence of alcohol or drugs

For lymphatic massage, in addition to the above:

• kidney failure (requires medical approval)

• hyperthyroidism (lymphatic massage may worsen symptoms, though not in all cases; the guest decides whether to proceed)

• abdominal hernia – abdominal massage is prohibited, but other areas can be treated

• chronic enteritis (may exacerbate symptoms)

• chronic pelvic inflammation (may exacerbate symptoms)

For cupping, in addition to the general contraindications:

• prohibited on the head and face (except with cosmetic devices)

• prohibited on the abdomen and chest during pregnancy

• bleeding disorders (only cupping is prohibited)

• diabetes (since it lowers blood sugar levels, cupping is prohibited, BUT massage is not contraindicated!)

• if traces of moxibustion or previous cupping are still present

• skin injuries, pigmented moles, blisters, ulcers, chapped dry skin

• moist eczema