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It's that time of year when the cold
and flu bug starts knocking on our
doors. What should you do if you
get sick on the day of your massage
appointment?
While your massage therapist wants to see
you, they don't want to see you if you're sick—
for many reasons. Not only does your massage
therapist want to avoid your buggy germs for
themselves, they also don't want you exposing
their other massage clients to your sickness.
WHEN SHOULD I CANCEL
MY APPOINTMENT?
What are the protocols for when to cancel an
appointment? Each massage business has its
own business policies on cancellations, but
your therapist will most likely be grateful
for your cancellation, even on the day of the
appointment.
Massage therapist and blogger Allissa
Haines says these are symptoms she would ask
you to stay home with:
Fever and related symptoms
• Aches
• Chills
• Unusual fatigue
Respiratory issues
• Coughing
• Sneezing
• Sore throat
• Very runny and/or stuffy sinuses
GI issues
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
Colds and Cancellations
If you are visited with any of these
symptoms, it's best to cancel, Haines
says. With cold or sinus issues (even if
you are no longer contagious), if you
are still deeply congested, lying face-
down in the face cradle might make
you even more miserable. Reschedule
your appointment and give yourself
a chance to feel better. Your massage
therapist will thank you for it.