HIV and Massage
Being HIV+ is not a
contraindication to
massage. It is
not possible to transmit HIV through skin-to-skin contact.
However, if you have cuts or scratches or open wounds, I
would take the same health precautions with you as I would
with any other client to prevent infecting you or myself. I do not ask about HIV, but of course
anything you decide to tell me is confidential.
I treat HIV+ clients the same as HIV- clients. The sanitation
procedures I use for all clients are suitable for clients with
weakened immune systems. The table is cleaned with alcohol
between clients, sheets are washed with hot water and bleach,
stones are cleaned with antiseptic soap and hot water... every
precaution is taken to insure that one client will not infect
another with measles, malaria, bubonic plague, or the
disease du jour.
Some of the illnesses associated with a failing immune
system may contraindicate
massage. When you call for your
appointment (214-395-8000) we can discuss those
concerns.
