What are the contraindications to Shiatsu?
If you have a severe disease, this is best checked with your doctor. If he/she is unsure about what Shiatsu exactly is, ask if you can get massage and acupuncture treatments and if so, Shiatsu is fine. Your Shiatsu therapist will be able to advise honestly whether there is any risk or if Shiatsu is unlikely to help much with your condition. Overall Shiatsu is very safe because there is no manipulation and only gentle pressure and stretching in comfortable positions. In general, Shiatsu is contraindicated (i.e. it might not help much or even have a negative impact) to people who have an acute illness with fever (cold, flu or other), in particular when the infection just started. During this more severe and contagious phase, the body is already engaged fighting off the infection and should not be overloaded. In addition, the person may be contagious to others. If you have high blood pressure, heart rhythm trouble or diabetes and these are not controlled, then Shiatsu is likely contraindi
