Aftercare Advice

Benefits of Massage

Increases circulation, detoxifies and improves metabolism
Relaxes muscles and joints
Provides a sense of well being
Reduces stress and promotes sleep

To ensure that you gain maximum benefit from a treatment, I recommend that you:

Loosen tight clothing - this inhibits lymph flow
Increase the amount of water you drink over the next few days - massage aids the lymphatic system in eliminating toxins, so increasing your water intake will help you stay hydrated.
Reduce your caffeine intake
Make time to rest and relax - this allows the blood pressure to return to normal if it has dropped during treatment.
Regular (but not too strenuous) exercise helps with muscle contraction, therefore aids lymph flow.
Deep diaphragmatic breathing also helps to promote healthy lymph flow - around 10-15 minutes a day with legs elevated is beneficial for lymph congestion.

Occasionally you may experience reactions when the body begins its self-healing process and elimination of toxins. This reaction may include:

Frequent visits to the toilet
Runny nose and/or cough
Slight rash as the skin rebalances
Conditions, which have been suppressed, may flare up temporarily before they heal
Deep sleep or difficulty sleeping and vivid dreams

These reactions are only temporary and should clear within 24-48 hours. They are positive signals that your body has responded to the treatment and is balancing itself

Note:

Massage treatments may be affected by certain medical conditions and therefore may require a doctor's letter or referral. Please notify me if you have any illness, are under the care of a consultant, have recently had an injury or operation, if you have any allergies, or if you are pregnant.