Aftercare

What happens after a massage is just as important as having the massage itself. 

After a treatment, the body starts to clear away the toxins that have been building up in our muscles. This acts like a detox process and takes time. 

​Aftercare aids this healing process and allows the body to get the maximum benefits from the massage treatment.

The body will naturally go into this detox process, but it can actually be slowed down (using up extra time and energy) by doing or not doing certain things. So to fully benefit from the treatment, you can help your body to do this more efficiently by following certain steps. 

There many things we can do to help the body to carry out the healing process quickly and efficiently. Although the list looks long, don't panic, these are simple and easy things that can be done at any time or place.

• Drink plenty of water. This helps to avoid headaches that can be caused by the toxins released through the massage.
  
• Avoid eating a heavy meal after treatment. Try to keep the diet light while the body is using its energy for healing.
  
• Avoid further toxins and stimulants such as smoking, alcohol, drugs, tea & coffee. (If this is not possible, then increase the amount of water you drink in the next 24/48 hours).
  
• Avoid heat treatments & applying further products to the skin as it may be sensitive.
  
• Avoid strenuous exercise to allow the body to use its energy for healing.
  
• If oil has been used in the treatment, leave in for a couple of hours if possible to nourish skin & hair.