Aftercare Advice for Your Treatment

Your treatment doesn’t end when you leave the salon — the way you care for yourself afterwards can make a big difference to how you feel and how long the benefits last. Here’s what to expect and what you can do after your session:

Immediately After Your Treatment

It’s common to feel:

• Deeply relaxed or sleepy

• Lighter, more mobile, or even a little “floaty”

• Temporary tiredness or mild muscle soreness (especially after remedial or deeper massage)

• A slight increase in urination or bowel movements (due to stimulated circulation and lymphatic flow)

These are normal and usually pass within 24 hours.

General Aftercare for All Treatments

✅ Do:

• Drink plenty of water to help flush out toxins released during the treatment.

• Rest and allow your body to recover — avoid rushing back into strenuous activity.

• Eat a light, healthy meal to help maintain your body’s restored balance.

• Keep warm — your circulation may have shifted, so a light jumper or blanket at home can help.

• Take note of how your body feels so you can feed back at your next session.

❌ Avoid (for at least 24 hours):

• Heavy exercise, strenuous lifting, or high-impact sports.

• Alcohol, caffeine, or heavy, greasy meals — these can dehydrate or stress your system.

• Long hot baths, saunas, or steam rooms if you feel lightheaded (especially after reflexology, remedial massage, or acupressure).

• Driving immediately if you feel sleepy — allow yourself time to become fully alert.

Treatment-Specific Aftercare

Swedish Massage / Remedial Massage

• Rest muscles as needed; gentle stretching is fine but avoid intense workouts for 24 hours.

• Apply a warm compress if there’s mild soreness, or a cold pack if there’s slight swelling.

  
  

Aromatherapy Massage

• Allow oils to remain on your skin for a few hours so they can continue working.

• Avoid showering immediately unless necessary.

• Be aware of sun exposure if phototoxic oils (e.g., citrus oils) were used — avoid direct sun for 12 hours.

  
  

Reflexology / Clinical Reflexology / Hand Reflexology / Foot & Hand Massage

• Wear comfortable shoes and avoid high heels straight after.

• Be aware that symptoms may temporarily worsen before improving (a “healing reaction”).

• Keep hydrated to support lymphatic drainage.

  
  

Facials

• Avoid touching your face or applying heavy makeup for at least a few hours.

• Protect skin from strong sunlight — wear SPF if outdoors.

• Avoid exfoliating products for 48 hours.

  
  

Scalp, Neck & Shoulder Massage / Traditional Head Massage

• Hair may feel oily from massage oils — leave them in for extra nourishment if possible before washing.

• Take time to stand up slowly to avoid dizziness.

  
  

Bamboo Massage

• Same as Swedish/remedial aftercare — drink water and rest.

• Gentle stretching can help maintain flexibility gains.

  
  

Seated Acupressure

• Stand slowly after treatment; acupressure can lower blood pressure slightly.

• Avoid stimulants (coffee/energy drinks) for the rest of the day to let your body’s energy rebalance.

  
  

Natural Product purchases (with Essential Oils)

• Patch test any products at home before full use.

• Store products away from heat, light, and children.

• Follow instructions on safe use, especially for essential oils.