by: newsdesk

Amy Winehouse has hired a relaxation therapist to help her prepare for her live shows.

The Rehab singer's management have also employed a masseuse and a
nutritionist to help her relax ahead of her appearance at Portugal's Rock In Rio festival after American bosses threatened to cancel her US tour dates if she misses any more concerts.

A source revealed to Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: 'This gig is hugely important as it will either give her summer US tour the go-ahead or see it scrapped all together.

“Both the record company and bookers in the States are using this weekend's show as a marker to see whether Amy is up to it or is still totally unreliable.

'A relaxation therapist and a masseuse are being lined up to assist her whenever she feels troubled.

'A nutritionist is also on hand to help with her eating.'

Amy reportedly hasn't turned up to rehearsals for over two weeks and is due to perform at the festival tonight (30.05.08).

Last summer, the 'Back to Black' singer cancelled several UK shows at the last minute as well as scrapping an American tour last September.

Father: Winehouse suffers lung, heart ailments
By newsday.com

LONDON - Amy Winehouse's father says his daughter has lung damage from smoking crack cocaine and cigarettes.

Mitch Winehouse told the Sunday Mirror newspaper Amy has early stage emphysema and has been warned that she will have to wear an oxygen mask unless she stops smoking drugs. Mitch Winehouse said Amy also had an irregular heartbeat, in an interview published Sunday.

Winehouse collapsed at her north London home Monday after signing autographs for a group of fans and was taken for tests at a London hospital. She has remained under observation.