MUSCULOSKELETAL TREATMENTS / BASTI

Pre-treatment self-care

  1. Hydrate

  2. Eat Lightly - It is preferable if you do not eat within the hour before your treatment so that you are not digesting food while laying face down. You may have something light/small.

  3. Freshen up - Bathroom facilities are available

  4. Wear something comfortable - you’ll have oil remaining on your skin after the treatment so bring clothes you don’t mind getting a little oily.

Post-treatment self-care

  1. Take it easy - no running, strenuous activity (gardening), heavy lifting. Gentle activity only. Stretching is recommended, continue with any prescribed exercises.

  2. For the following 3-5 days, apply recommended oil on the problem area. Leave the oil on your skin to absorb and then apply a hot pack or hot water bottle to the area for 5 - 10 minutes.

Things you might want to know

  • Your therapist will not initiate conversation during massage. It is best not to talk unless it is related to the treatment and your experience, eg pressure, room temperature. This allows the practitioner to focus and the client to relax deeper.

  • It is requested that you put your phone to do not disturb during your ritual.

  • Hygiene/PPE: The practitioner will wear a masks when required. Please use our bathroom facility to wash your hands upon arrival.

Contraindications

This treatment is not advised where there is:

  • Menstruation day 1 - 2 or heavy bleeding

  • fever / flu / cold

  • recent surgery - obtain physician approval

  • cancer

  • uncontrolled high / low blood pressure

  • breathing difficulties / serious heart concerns / blood clot / Arteriosclerosis

  • contagious or chronic skin conditions (ring worm / warts, chronic eczema)

Please inform the practitioner where there is:

  • Allergies to oils, herbs or foods like ginger…

  • Sprains, strains, wounds, easy bruising

  • diabetes, osteoporosis, arthritis, fibromyalgia