Massage Therapy Scenarios Paper

Scenario 1: I had a new client come in, we followed the same rules and procedures as usual. She filled out the medical intake form, which I reviewed once it was given to me. The medical intake form, had listed some potential contraindications. Such as diabetes and high blood pressure. I went to go to introduce myself and took her to the therapy room. Once we were in a private room, I told her that those conditions could possibly prevent her from having the therapy performed. I started to ask her more about her conditions. I discovered that she had appropriate medication for all of her diseases. She mentioned that she had been living with them for several years, even stating that she had asked her doctor about massage therapy. I then decided that since her conditions were under control, I would perform the
I did have to explain that I would only be able to apply medium to firm pressure due to the diabetes. Informing her that diabetic neuropathy can occur specially when the person has been living with diabetes for a long period of time. She then mentioned that she did not have any nerve problems. I then explained to her that in order to protect my license to practice, and insure that she had the best experience possible we should just take the precautions necessary. She then agreed. This happens more often than not. Many clients do not take into consideration their diseases, and how they might be affected by the massage. It is our responsibility to provide them with knowledge about possible contraindications to the massage therapy. We need to be able to adjust the massage session accordingly, this is possible by communicating with one another and achieving shared