Aftercare

After Massage Therapy

• Drink plenty of water to help flush out toxins
• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours
• Rest if you feel tired — this is normal
• Avoid strenuous exercise for the rest of the day
• Take a warm (not hot) shower if needed to ease muscle tension
• Mild soreness may occur for 24–48 hours — this is normal
• Apply heat to tight areas or cold to tender spots if needed

🌿 After Acupuncture

• Avoid intense physical activity for 24 hours
• Keep the needle sites clean and avoid touching them
• Drink water and eat light meals
• Avoid caffeine and alcohol for the rest of the day
• If you feel tired, allow yourself some rest — this is common
• Minor bruising or tenderness at needle sites can happen and should settle within 1–2 days
• Avoid heavy stress and give your body time to rebalance

🦶 After Foot Health Treatment

• Keep your feet clean and dry
• Avoid tight footwear after treatment
• Apply any recommended creams or products as advised
• If nails were trimmed or callus reduced, avoid high-impact activity for the day
• For corn treatment, follow the specific dressing or cream advice given
• Contact me if you notice unusual redness, swelling or pain

📌 When to Contact Your Practitioner

Get in touch if you experience:

• Persistent pain lasting more than 48 hours
• Signs of infection (heat, redness, discharge)
• Any reaction that worries you