Guest guest Report post Posted March 1, 2009 As a licensed Massage Therapist I have to think of my safety and the safety of other clients when I question someone's health. We are touching people's bodies and privates are covered and to be on the safe side, I do not touch what I cannot see. In darkness parasites can leave through the anus and get on sheets. There are some skin diseases that are contagious. I wash my hands up to my elbows after every massage. Clean sheets are put on the table after every massage. So if I have any doubts as to the safety of massaging that person I would then ask for a doctor's OK in writing. At the spa, we cannot work on people with lesions, sores etc. Look at people's feet and some have Athletes foot and do not have the courtesy to tell us. I could go on and on. As a LMT I have the right to refuse treatment is I have questions as to that person's health condition and how it can affect me and other clients. June - " Sonya " <talking2sonya Friday, February 27, 2009 4:12 AM << >> Re: Denied Massage > Deb, > " Do you think she was right in her >> thinking? " Many times, I don't think people are right in their > thinking... but if they are open for a discussion, we talk..... If not, > it probably isn't worth my time or effort and I move on.... Not > knowing all the " he said, she said " of the story and only going on what > you have written, the first thing that struck me was what you > wrote " analysis show that I have yeast and a >> parasite unknown in man " ... the " parasite unknown in man " alone would > probably warranted me to ask more questions (we are so full of > parasites, dormant virus's, active virus's and creepy crawlies anyway)I > for example have requested we reschedule an active shingles client... > > In your case, I would have asked my client if they had any rashes, > cuts, oozing spots etc.. and express that these areas will not be > touched. And I'd be sure I didn't have any little cuts/hang nails etc. > If I did, I'd wear the finger cots (looks like little condoms for > fingers) It is all about safe practices... washing before and after is > always good practice. > > In working in close proximity with a client, i'd be more worried about > sneezing, coughing etc.... > > Don't feel bad, except it as it is and move on. I suggest that you get > the name of this parasite and maybe read on it.... print out some > information and then bring it with you... > Just my thoughts, > Sonya > Se michigan > > > , " deb3857wick " > <deborah.harper wrote: >> >> I scheduled a massage and the lady (who seemed knowledgeable and very >> nice) asked if I had any health issues. I explained that I just >> recently had a DNA stool analysis show that I have yeast and a >> parasite unknown in man. She would not do a massage on me do to >> this. I explained that there was NO way she could get either from > me, >> but she would not listen. Do you think she was right in her >> thinking? It made me very upset. >> Thanks >> Deb >> > > > > > --- > > ALTERNATIVE-MEDICINE-FORUM RECOMMENDS: > Laughing at least 4 times a day for better health. > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
