Contrandications
I am looking into massage therapy, but I have a tendacy to contract verrucas. I was told that I am not allowed to receive or give a massage. I understand I would not be able to have a foot massage (nor would want one), but do not understand why I could not massage someone. It seems a bit extreme, as I have lived with my husband for 23 years and he has never got them from me. I also do not plan on massaging anyone with my feet. Could you please let me know if this is true and if so explain why. Thank you.
I would challenge that, you arn't planning to massage people with your feet! Cross contamination does happen but there are procedures you can follow to ensure this is kept to a minimum. I know a reflexologist (advanced practitioner) who uses gloves to work in and continues to treat people with different skin conditions. He follows strict clinical guidelines to ensure infection control and prevention.
I should just keep quiet about the verrucas generally, as you say - you're not using you feet to massage. If you are recieving massage all you need to do is indicate by keeping a sock on the relevant foot that you do not wish it to be massaged. Would be interested to know who gave you such negative advice!
