Contraindications

Spinal Energetics

Pregnancy / Breastfeeding

Spinal Energetics is not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy. Although this method is generally considered safe, and alterations to processes can be made, in rare cases they can release trauma or a strong emotional response, which is why we don't recommend it for the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, and until cleared by their GP.

There are no contraindications for breastfeeding, in fact, this practice can be a wonderful way for new mothers to care for their physical and mental wellbeing.

Children

As a level 2 practitioner, I am trained to be able to treat children under the age of 12 years old.

(This modality is not suitable for practitioners who are trained as Level one practitioners).

Elderly

Spinal Energetics (Level One) practitioners can treat clients up to the age of 75.

It is up to the discretion of the practitioner to determine the mobility capabilities of clients aged 70 to 75 years and assess if they can cope with treatment.

Consent

Every new client must fill out the New Client form provided at the first session and sign their consent for their Spinal Energetics practitioner to proceed with treatment.

Each client has an obligation to be honest in their New Client form and reveal all serious conditions to their practitioner. Your practitioner has a duty of care to refer you to a specialist who is equipped to advise you if you suffer from:

Diagnosed severe PTSD
Severe mental health conditions (bipolar, schizophrenia, psychosis)
Currently taking medication that alters brain chemistry (anti-depressant, anti-anxiety, antipsychotic)
Recent physical injuries, fractures and/or surgeries
Epilepsy
History or diagnosis of aneurysms
Cardiovascular problems
History of seizures
Severe asthma
Heart disease
Heart conditions
Hospitalisation for any psychiatric condition, emotional crisis, or spiritual emergence within the past 3 years
Any other medical, psychiatric or physical conditions that would impair or affect their ability to engage in activities involving intense physical and /or emotional release.

Breathwork

Breathwork results in certain specific physiological changes in the body and also can result in intense physical and emotional release. As a precaution, the following conditions are contraindicated in certain breathwork practices:

Pregnancy (at any stage)
Severe PTSD or trauma
Actively using recreational drugs
Taking any medication that alters brain chemistry like anti-anxiety, anti-depressant, ADD, OCD medications, etc.
Prescription blood thinners or anti-clotting medications
Osteoporosis
Detached Retina
Glaucoma
Kidney disease
High Blood Pressure
Cardiovascular disease, including angina, previous heart attack, or any other cardiovascular issues
Strokes or TIAs
Seizures, history of seizures or other brain/neurological condition or disease
Diagnosis of aneurysm (of any kind)
Uncontrolled thyroid conditions
Diabetes (any type)
Severe Asthma— for mild to moderate asthma, we can discuss but you must bring your inhaler to the session
Epilepsy
Prior diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or previous psychiatric condition
Suicidal ideation
Severe psychosomatic disorders
Recent surgery, stitches or injury
Hospitalisation for any psychiatric condition or emotional crisis within the last 10 years
Any other medical, psychiatric or physical conditions which would impair or affect ability to engage in any activities that involve deep physical and/or emotional release

If you are on the contraindication list, you are not a candidate for the full breathwork technique, but we are happy to discuss modified, gentle breathwork and would recommend 1:1 sessions instead. Please do not continue to book a session if you have any of the contraindications listed above until you speak to the organiser.