Following your relaxing treatment aftercare advice is important as you may experience some physical and emotional differences over the next 48-72 hours. Aftercare information would have been given following your initial treatment, however, the information below will give you a reminder of what you can do to receive the most benefit from your investment and to recognise your body's healing responses...

Aftercare is an important part of body therapy. It aids the body to rebalance following a treatment and if the guidance is not applied then the body will not fully benefit from the treatment that you have invested in and enjoyed.

THINGS TO DO

Water - Normal daily intakes should be around 8 glasses or 2 litres. This should be increased after a treatment. Dehydration of the body can trigger headaches, lethargy and digestive problems.

Eat light meals - Only have light meals for several hours after, if possible for the rest of the day. Your body will be working to cleanse itself and detoxify and if you eat a heavy meal this will distract your body from the cleansing process and may make you feel nauseous.

Rest and Exercise - If your body is telling you to sit down following treatment, do so. Body therapies carry on working internally for several days following a treatment and may have a physical effect during this time. Only take very gentle exercise after a treatment as vigorous exercise may cause you to feel nauseous

Should you require assistance with relaxation techniques please ask

Avoid stimulants - Try to avoid stimulants such as tea, coffee, alcohol and nicotine as this will aid your body to detoxify. Try fruit or herbal infusions.

Aromatherapy - Do not bath or shower for the rest of the day. This allows the oils to penetrate your skin and gives them the best possibility of working to your advantage

Body Massage - You may feel more muscle soreness with this massage therapy as the work on the muscle tissue is deeper and firmer and more stimulating thus releasing lactic acid.

YOU MAY FEEL

Energised    Tired    Emotionally high    Nauseous    Emotionally low    

Need to urinate more    Cold symptoms    Aches/Pains

All of these are perfectly normal healing responses following holistic treatments and are a sign that your body is rebalancing itself to a positive end. It is not uncommon for these effects to last for 3 to 4 days after treatment. If you have any concerns please feel free to ask me.