Wellbeing in the heart of the Cheshire countryside in Alderley Edge,
near to Wilmslow and Knutsford
Experience relief from back, shoulder & neck muscular pain with therapeutic massage therapy or relax with reflexology and reduce your stress levels. Pregnancy massage and maternity reflexology for mums to be.
Aftercare Advice
After your treatment session you can maximise the benefit of your treatment by following certain steps.
After the treatment, it is adviseable to:
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drink more water/fluids for the next 24 hours – this helps to rehydrate tissue including muscles and also aids elimination of waste products
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wind the window down a little if you are driving back from your appointment to ensure you get fresh air and improve concentration
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eat to feel more grounded and eat lightly for the next 12 hours
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avoid tobacco, stimulants, alcohol and caffeinated drinks, if you can, for at least 12 hours after (preferably 24 hours)
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if you are being treated for a chronic muscle issue then avoid overly strenuous activities immediately afterwards although movement can be important
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ensure you get some rest or a good night’s sleep by listening to your body
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use cold water bursts contrasting with your regular shower temperature the next day to help circulation to the soft tissue that has been worked on
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if you have had a muscle ache/condition for a long time then you may find gentle heat such as from a warm bath, using a warm hot water bottle or wheat bag can help
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take an Epsom salt bath to help relax (please note that soaking in bath salts does not help you absorb magnesium but it can help with relaxation and soothing the skin)
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if you have been given a treatment with an aromatherapy or therapeutic carrier oil, then it is best to leave the oil on for at least 12 hours to allow it to be absorbed (use a towel on your pillows to stop the oil going through) and maximise on their benefits. For washing oiled hair, first apply your shampoo onto the hair, and then the water and then shampoo as normal.
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if you have received Aromatherapy please do not use other products on your skin, as they may interact, until you have washed.
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avoid strong sunlight or sunbeds if you have received aromatherapy products especially with citrus type essential oils as they are photosensitising in UV light.
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practice selfcare advice between sessions e.g. stretches I have shown you
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do not go swimming for 12 hours if you have had Ear Candling
Contra-actions
Some clients may experience emotional or physical release symptoms during or after a treatment. These are called contra-actions.
Emotional symptoms release may include:
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laughing/giggling
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crying/tearfulness
Physical symptoms release may include:
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reddening of the skin called erythema (this is due to increased circulation)
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light bruising
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more frequent bowel and urine elimination as your body’s metabolism increases
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lightheadedness
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headaches
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occasionally mild cold-like symptoms such as a runny nose for the 24 hours following treatment
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feeling more tired (most people report that they have a really deep sleep the night following a treatment)
Follow up
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Let me know if you would like another appointment
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Support your body with a healthy lifestyle, exercise and better dietary choices
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Ensure that you discuss any reactions you experience at your next visit
Please do call me if you have any queries. If you have any health concerns then do contact your GP in order to seek medical advice. If you found your therapy/coaching sessions have helped then please do leave me a review on Google or tell someone else about my services.
