-Wash area(s) that will be treated (prefer you shower before your visit) Avoid perfume, lotions or any chemicals to the skin especially the treated area.

-Wear comfortable clothes (avoid draped clothes: Opt for clothes that expose the area being treated). 

-Bring bottle water (keep yourself well hydrated) and also, drink plenty of water the day before and after your visit more than what your norm to hydrate your body (helps flush out and process toxins, a remnant after a message)

-Get plenty of rest (go to bed early).

-Complete mental clarity for this procedure is a must! No drugs, alcohol and avoid caffeine the day before and the day of your visit, but also a few days after your visit as this may negate the benefits of the treatment.

- Prepare yourself for 48 hours after your procedure to Avoid strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, or high-impact activities, as they may hinder your recovery. 

-Prepare yourself Do Not put ice on the treated area(s) or take any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication such as aspirin, ibuprofen or diclofenac, this may stop the inflammatory & healing processes the shockwave treatment has started.

-If you have not followed through with the Preparation Instructions for Visit.

-If you suspect or have a Contagious diseases, including any cold or flu, no matter how mild it may seem (fever, body chills, feeling sick)

-Injury requiring surgery or acute injuries: Injury(s) clearly needing surgery instead of a noninvasive treatment and also if you are under a physician's care and have not been released, such as after surgery to ensure proper healing. 

-Under the influence of drugs or alcohol-including prescription pain medication including under current physician care.

-High or low blood pressure, cancer (particular at the treatment site, as it may promote tumor growth), Epilepsy and/or Seizures (due to the level of stimulation are not recommended).

-Swelling or inflammation, Severe bruising, cuts, open sores and skin abrasions and disorders, especially in the area to be treated and/or If you have had a steroid injection to the same area in the last three months and are under 18 yrs old, have poor sensation (neuropathy) or hypersensitivity in the target areas.

-Recent head injury, head Concussion, head tumor.

-Severe osteoporosis, Hypermobile joints and/Or bone fractures,

Neuritis (inflammation of a peripheral nerve or nerves, usually causing pain and loss of function) Especially on the head or neck and or recovering from foot, legs, hands and arms or have gout, especially on the area being treated. 

-Pregnant and/or nursing.

-VP shunts or any body drains and/or Artificial cardiac pacemaker.

-People suffering from nausea, vomiting or excessive sweating condition.

-Diabetes and/or Gallbladder disease.

-Thrombosis and/or infection of the blood vessels of the feet, legs, arms, shoulders and hands.

-Individuals with blood clotting disorder (*bleeding disorders) and/or taking blood thinning or anticoagulant medication such as aspirin (75mg on daily basis) or warfarin, as it may lead to increased bleeding risk.

-If you ever had an allergic, severe reaction to any message, techniques, intuitive healing and/or energy modality before.

Shockwave therapy is long-lasting patients may experience pain reduction that may exist for months even a years! You may feel pain relief from the treatment straight away but long-term effects are normally felt after three months. It will be advisable to schedule a follow-up appointment in three months after your last treatment. While this modern modality is generally safe, some people may experience possible mild side effects for example: Transient pain, swelling & bruising of the area being treated and surface skin redness may occur. This can make your pain feel worse, but this is indicative of the healing process, is completely normanal and will subside within a day or two. It is recommended Up to three sessions may be needed one to two weeks apart, so take advantage of Akashs Special Bundles. Please let Practitioner know before any modality if you have any limb impediments, range of motion, ever had broken toes, fingers, hands ect.

*Please discuss any potential risks with your foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon before undergoing the procedure. If you are adding a Fire Wash or Egg Cleansing to Shockwave Therapy Modality, please follow through the Preparation for the additional modality.