Usually yes — but some treatments need adjusting or a GP's go-ahead first, and it depends on how well controlled their epilepsy is. Epilepsy isn't a blanket contraindication; treating it as one is both unfair to the client and bad practice.
Where to be careful:
- Light-based treatments. LED therapy, IPL, and laser all involve intense or flickering light. For photosensitive epilepsy (a minority of cases, but you won't know unless you ask), these can trigger a seizure. Get written GP or specialist consent before any light-based treatment.
- Electrical treatments. Microcurrent, radiofrequency, faradic, and galvanic work are generally contraindicated without medical clearance — most insurers expect it in writing.
- Massage and heat. Deep relaxation and heat (steam, hot stones) can occasionally lower seizure threshold in poorly controlled epilepsy. Fine for most clients, but ask when their last seizure was and whether their medication is stable.
- Plan for the "what if." Know where they'd be safest if a seizure happened mid-treatment — never mid-wax with hot product open, never with their head over a backwash unattended.
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