**Stay Hydrated** It is important to stay hydrated after treatment, sip on mineral water throughout the rest of your day or enjoy herbal teas. If water isn't your favourite, try adding a slice of lime or lemon for natural flavour.

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**Avoid Stimulants** Steer of stimulants like caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, and sugar. Massage is communication with your nervous system to calm and de-stress your body, so consuming stimulating substances may interfere with this natural process.

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**Avoid strenuous activity** Avoiding strenuous activities such as exercise, heavy duty gardening or labour intensive jobs is recommended. Muscles need time to repair to after massage, refraining from such activity for 24 hours will give your body time to recoup and minimise potential injury risk. 

 

**Eat Mindfully** Adopt a "rest and digest" mindset. Take your time with meals and enjoy light, balanced foods while avoiding heavy spices, ultra-processed items, and sugars that could burden your digestive system.

 

**Keep a massage diary or journal** Consider maintaining a massage journal to note your feelings before during and after the treatment. This can provide valuable insights for discussion if you choose to in your next session, whether on a physical or emotional level -there is no right or wrong. If a journal is not for you, making a quick note of any feelings physical or emotional on your phone or piece of paper may be more accessible.

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**Emotional Responses** It's normal for emotions to surface post-treatment. Allow yourself to express these feelings rather than bottling them up. Writing them down or discussing with a friend can be beneficial.

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**Physical Reactions** Responses to massage can vary, common reactions typically subside within 24-48 hours depending on the type of massage and remedial treatment you have received. You may feel slightly achy or a sensation or muscle soreness . Engaging in relaxing activities such as gentle walking may  mitigate the unfavourable reactions.

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**Warmth** Applying warmth to the muscles can be a good way to recuperate, encouraging blood flow, pain relief and softening to the tissues. A warm bath is recommended however a hot bath is not as the heat may lower blood pressure which is too be avoided as the treatment itself can also have the same effect.

 

Thank you for taking time to read and consider your aftercare.

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