Massage Aftercare

In order to continue enjoying your massage treatment, here are a few aftercare tips:

• Hydration drink plenty of water or mix it up with. herbal teas
• Breath deeply regularly tune into your breath and breathe deeply and consciously
• Stay warm you may feel cold after treatment so wrap up to avoid a chill
• Relax have a bath, listen to soft relaxing music, meditate
• Rest have a nap especially  if you feel extremely lethargic, this is your body telling you to slow down
• Posture pay attention to your general posture, sitting and walking up straight is very important
• Move if you sit at a desk or computer get up and move around at least once an hour
• Stretch find time to exercise and stretch, yoga is excellent
• Self massage through the day massage your shoulders and any other areas that may feel stiff
• Regularity better results are achieved and maintained with regular treatment so book your next massage

Try to avoid (24 hours):

• Stimulants, including caffeine, cigarettes, alcohol and drugs
• Strenuous activity
• Undertaking a long drive
• Heavy meals

Potential reactions:

After treatment your body might experience some reactions that generally subside within 24 - 48 hours, which include but are not limited to:

• Stiffness aching muscles, tiredness
• Dizziness or nausea
• Heightened emotions, perhaps even being tearful
• Frequent visits to the toilet, this allows your body to get rid of waste
• Runny nose / coughing, this allows your body to get rid of toxins
• Headache
• Disrupted sleep pattern

These reactions are normal and show the your body is rebalancing and cleansing itself. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Linda on 0417554490.