Terms, Conditions & Contraindications
Sound therapy (and sound healing) is classified as low risk holistic treatment. However, there are a few conditions (i) that are contra-indicated (ii) where caution or restrictions apply.
(i) The following are contraindicated for sound therapy - NO attendance is possible:
ï Severe mental health conditions such as paranoid schizophrenia, severe personality disorders, psychosis or bi-polar (unmanaged)
ï Anyone who is pregnant
ï Recent metal implants
ï Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs
ï Sound induced epilepsy
ï Pacemaker, heart issues.
(ii) The following require Caution or Restrictions apply:
ï Tinnitus – sound therapy can either mask the tinnitus or it can make it worse or uncomfortable (please let the practitioner know and then you can leave during the session)
ï Migraine, headache - sound therapy may make this condition worse or uncomfortable
ï Metal implants – you may feel the sound vibrations differently in areas with metal implants
ï Other electrical device/ implant fitted. (If the Medical Adviser consents the practitioner will avoid playing instruments within 30cm of you)