CONTRA-ACTIONS
Following your treatment you may have some of the following symptoms. This is a positive sign.
Illnesses and diseases that have been suppressed with medication or held emotions may surface during treatment. A contra-action is a normal reaction to the treatment especially if you have never had a treatment before or if the body is very stressed.
This healing crisis means a positive result of the treatment as massage makes all body systems to function more efficiently, speeding up waste removal and the elimination of toxins as well as getting rid of negative deep-held emotions.
With regular treatments and as the body starts to heal and re-balance these after-effects will
subdue.
Typical contra-actions may include:
Tiredness due to release of toxins encouraged by the treatment and the initiation of healing energies, which require the body to rest
Muscular ache and/nausea or headaches the nerve fibers responding to the deep work undertaken
Heightened emotional state due to the positive release of deep-held feelings and emotions
Frequent urination/thurst due to stimulation of the lymphatic system
Changed sleep patterns you can fall asleep during the treatment, your body-clock may change
Cold and flu like symptoms due to the release of toxins
Active bowels all body systems, including the digestive one, will work better
Spots may occur released toxins and hormones may surface through the skin, especially if you previously suppressed your skin condition
Your possible contra-actions symptoms you experience are absolutely normal and will subside within 12 hours.
You can lessen these by ensuring that you drink plenty of water following your treatment to avoid dehydration, avoid alcohol for the rest of the day and avoid sauna’s or steam rooms for at least an hour following your session.
Remember prevention is better than cure. Once you show signs of improvement I will continue to work with you to keep harmony and balance already achieved. A regular treatment, depending on your timetable, will stop future stress accumulating.
I encourage you to have regular treatments to prevent illness and maintain a state of well being.