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Contraindications, special considerations and precautions

The following lists apply to in-person, online, one-on-one, and group sessions. This also applies to in-person and online courses, workshops and events. Spinal Energetics, SomatIQ Breathwork, and other energetic and somatic practices are intended as a personal growth experience and should not be looked upon as a substitute for psychotherapy. 

Spinal Energetics

Pregnancy/ Postpartum

We advise that Spinal Energetics is unsuitable during the first and third trimesters of pregnancy. Spinal Energeics is also not suitable during the first 3-6 months of postpartum.

We highly advise that pregnant women in their second trimester only receive Spinal Energetics from a practitioner, a physiotherapist, GP or chiropractor.

Although this modality is generally considered safe, and alterations to processes can be made, rare cases may release trauma or a strong emotional response which we don’t recommend during these listed terms.

Children

Spinal Energetics is not suitable for children under 12 years of age. Children between 13-18 need to have their guardian present during treatment.

Elderly

Spinal Energetics practitioners can treat clients up to the age of 75. Clients between the ages of 70 and 75 should be treated with extra caution. It is up to the practitioner's discretion to determine these clients' mobility capabilities and assess if they can cope with treatment.

Consent

Every new client must fill out a new client form and sign their consent for their Spinal Energetics practitioner to proceed with treatment. 


The following conditions must not be treated by Spinal Energetics:

Each client is obligated to be honest in their new client forms and reveal all relevant conditions to their practitioner. It is then the practitioner's duty of care not to treat these clients and refer them to a specialist who is equipped to advise them.

  • Diagnosed Severe PTSD 


  • Severe mental health conditions (bipolar, schizophrenia, psychosis) 


  • Currently taking heavy 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 


  • Hospitalization for any psychiatric condition, emotional crisis, or spiritual emergence within the past three 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. 


 

Please be advised:
  • Spinal Energetics practitioners cannot be under the influence of any illicit substances or plant medicine during treatment.

  • Spinal Energetics practitioners cannot incorporate any illicit substances or plant medicine into treatment.

  • Spinal Energetics practitioners cannot treat any person under the influence of any illicit substances or plant medicine.

  • Spinal Energetics practitioners cannot treat animals.

If you have any doubt about whether you should participate, please consult with your primary care physician. Persons with asthma should bring their inhaler and consult with their primary care physician.

Somatic Breathwork & Somatic Practices

SomatIQ Breathwork™ is intended as a personal growth experience and should not be looked upon as a substitute for psychotherapy.  

 

The following are not appropriate for somatic practices or breathwork:

  • Pregnant women

  • Persons with cardiovascular problems, including angina or heart attack, high blood pressure

  • Glaucoma, retinal detachment

  • Osteoporosis

  • History of seizures, stroke

  • Major psychiatric conditions

  • Recent surgery

  • Acute infectious illness, or epilepsy. 

If you have any doubt about whether you should participate, please consult with your primary care physician. Persons with asthma should bring their inhaler and consult with their primary care physician.

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