01/09/2025
Should I cancel my massage if I'm sick?
Short answer: YES!
Long Answer: Yes, please. But there's more.
Massage is great. You know this. But it's not always a great idea.
As cold and flu season approaches again, it's important that you know when it may be necessary to cancel your appointment.
Why?
When you are sick, your body needs rest. It's strange to think about it this way, but receiving massage is an active task, it is not entirely rest. Massage causes change in the body, and your body has to work to maintain stability. Getting a massage when you are sick takes attention away from infection-fighting. That's no good.
You're not going to be cozy on the massage table.
Sure, it sounds like a warm squishy massage table would be great. But the moment you put your already-stuffy head into that face cradle, you'll realize the error of your ways. Gravity and pressure are not your friend here. Even if I do a great face massage to drain your sinuses, you'll likely feel worse when you get off the table.
You could get me sick. Since most of the common winter viruses are contagious even before symptoms show up, I could pass the cooties along to more clients before I even know it's happening.
Further, when I get sick, I have to cancel clients and take a few days off work.
We'll keep each other safe.
Massage Therapist's
