Before & After your massage

To help you get the most from your massage treatment and feel comfortable throughout your session, please follow these simple guidelines.

Before Your Massage

💧 Stay Hydrated

Drink plenty of water before your appointment. Good hydration can help you feel more comfortable during and after your treatment.

🍽️ Avoid a Heavy Meal

Try not to eat a large or heavy meal immediately before your massage. Ideally, allow around 1–2 hours after a substantial meal before your treatment.

🍷 Avoid Alcohol

Please avoid alcohol before your massage. Alcohol can affect hydration, circulation and your awareness of pressure during the treatment.

🏃 Avoid Strenuous Exercise

Avoid intense exercise or a demanding workout immediately before your massage, particularly if you are booked for a deep tissue or sports massage.

🚿 Personal Hygiene

Please shower or freshen up before your appointment where possible. This helps create a clean, comfortable and professional environment for both you and your therapist.

👕 Wear Comfortable Clothing

Wear loose, comfortable clothing that is easy to change in and out of. During the massage, you will be appropriately draped at all times, with only the area being treated exposed.

🩺 Tell Your Therapist About Any Concerns

Before your treatment, please let your therapist know about any recent injuries, areas of discomfort, allergies, medications, medical conditions, or anything else that may affect your massage.

If you are unsure whether massage is suitable for you, please seek advice from your GP or an appropriate healthcare professional before booking.

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After Your Massage

💧 Drink Plenty of Water

Continue drinking water after your massage to stay hydrated.

🛋️ Take It Easy

Give your body some time to relax after your treatment. Avoid strenuous exercise immediately afterwards, especially following deep tissue or sports massage.

🚿 Wait Before Showering

After a deep tissue or sports massage, it is recommended to wait around 2 hours before taking a hot shower or bath, where possible. This gives your body time to settle after the treatment.

If you need to shower sooner, use lukewarm water rather than very hot water.

🌡️ Avoid Excessive Heat

For a few hours after a deep tissue or sports massage, avoid very hot baths, saunas, steam rooms and other activities that may cause excessive heat or dehydration.

💪 Some Soreness Can Be Normal

After a deeper treatment, you may experience mild tenderness or muscle soreness, similar to what you might feel after exercise. This usually settles within a day or two.

Gentle movement, rest and good hydration may help.

🧘 Listen to Your Body

Your body may continue to relax for several hours after your massage. Take some time to rest and avoid pushing yourself too hard immediately after your treatment.

Most Importantly 

Every body responds differently to massage. If you experience unusual, severe or persistent pain or have any concerns following your treatment, seek appropriate medical advice.

Thank you for choosing Healing Hands Body Work. Your comfort, safety and wellbeing are always our priority