Contra-indications and Cautions
The Contra-indications with Hot Stone therapy are much the same as with traditional manual massage, except that there is the additional consideration of heat. Therefore, be cautious with clients with high blood pressure and circulatory disorders, heart conditions and or Pregnancy.
Hot Stone therapy treatment would naturally by inappropriate for clients with skin which is intolerant to heat, or very sensitive skin / skin prone to prickly heat / clients with nerve damage / loss of tactile sensation.