Wednesday, September 03, 2008 jgh1207 asks

Q: Can i practice as a Massage Therapist if i have genital herpes?

I recently found out that I have herpes. I have been planning and saving money for a while now to enroll in school for Massage Therapy. I need to know if this disease is going to prevent me from fulfilling my goal of becoming a Massage Therapist. Thank you for your help.

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Answers (3)

healthgal, Health Pro

9/ 3/08 11:55pm

I am terribly unhappy to tell you this but i think you would be required to disclose this information to your patrons and it could make this profession very problematic for you. I would get some career counseling and also speak to an infectious disease specialist to get their opinions as well.

Good luck

Julia

9/11/08 9:50am

Hello!

Thanks so much for your question. Before making any big decisions relating to a medical condition, it is always best to speak with a doctor.

You may find some good information in this post for some basic information about genital herpes. Additionally, check out what some experts have to say about living with herpes.

Thanks.

jgh1207

9/11/08 3:42pm

I did discuss this question with my doctor and she said that it won't interfere with my career. Thank you both for your help.

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