Do People Get AIDS From Massage

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Support for business partners of people with AIDS

Hi. I share an office with a woman who has AIDS. We are both massage therapists. I've been reading the questions and answers regarding health care workers obligations to disclose their status and as far as I can tell they don't have to. It...

Response from Lynne Gabriel

WorkPositive, Inc.

You are right -- a massage therapist does not have to disclose his/her HIV status to the client. You write that there are no regulations or guidelines to protect the therapist or client against the disease. What protects you from Hepatitis B or C?... Read more »

HIV+ Massage Therapist

So it is 6:30 p.m. October 10th, about 3 hours ago I was diagnosed with HIV. In this little amount... Read more »

Response from Nancy Breuer »

Fish massage - FYI URL and Thank you

Thanks Dr Bob - your answer released my tress. You are always people's hero. Donation will be... Read more »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Atlanta Ends Ban on HIV-Positive Massage Therapists

On Dec. 4, the Atlanta City Council unanimously voted to amend a city regulation to allow people with HIV to be licensed as massage therapists. Prior to the amendment, massage therapist applicants had to submit a physician's note stating they were... Read more »

Study Explores Massage Therapy Benefits

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Department of Psychiatry is conducting a research study on the treatment of depression in people with AIDS with massage therapy. To qualify, participants must have an AIDS diagnosis and currently be depressed and qualify... Read more »

California: Former Bakery Building Being Transformed Into Center for People Battling HIV and AIDS

This spring, the HIV/AIDS nonprofit Vital Life Services will move its headquarters from Oakland's Shattuck Avenue to the building once occupied by Your Black Muslim Bakery on San Pablo Avenue. VLS served between 400 and 600 clients last year. The... Read more »

Connecticut: Center Helps People With HIV/AIDS Live Through Support, Medical Care

The Living Center is a Hartford program sponsored by the Community Renewal Team that provides counseling, medical services, and referrals to people with HIV/AIDS. Clients are referred to the center by other agencies and must be HIV-positive. Since... Read more »

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Hiv from unsanitary lotion in non sexual massage

Posted by jackieole, 2 Replies

Hello. Can you catch Hiv from a non sexual massage. I went into a fairly nice spa and had a half hour massage. I noticed the lady (who was very nice) was using a jar of cream.. not a pumop bottle. I have had anxiety issues in the past and i noticed... Read more »

Massage therapy

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I would like to hear if anyone has tried any kind of massage therapy for aids related symptoms. My roommate is positive and seems to enjoy a full body massage every night. I believe it helps relax the muscles and thus makes for a more comfortable... Read more »

presenter.trainer, massage therapy consultant

Posted by jackigethner

since 1988 have presented and worked with HIV/AIDS from prevention to pallitive care . have 501c3.agencies,targeted groups,conferences,retreats with cont.ed possibilities. http://home.earthlink.net/~jackigethner Read more »

Looking for gay people with AIDS for documentary

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Hello,
I am looking for people who are gay and have HIV/AIDS who would like to be part of a documentary. I am entering a video contest with the theme of "tolerance." I want to hear your honest portrayals of what life is like for you. I do not want to... Read more »

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