CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR SOUND HEALING: GUIDELINES

While sound healing is generally considered a gentle and low-risk practice, it is not suitable for everyone. Contraindications are specific health conditions or situations where certain vibrations may cause discomfort or health risks. The key concerns are;

• Pregnancy, Do not use sound healing instruments directly on the body during pregnancy, especially during the first 12 weeks, and especially not on the stomach or back of a pregnant woman.

• Epilepsy, Do not use sound healing if you suffer from epilepsy unless you have consulted your doctor to ensure you receive the right anti-epileptic medication and are in no danger of seizure from sound vibrations.

Keep a minimum distance of 20 cm (8 inches) between a sound healing instrument and any implanted heart pacemaker, stent or shunt.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Do not use sound healing instruments 

    •       on any deep vein thrombosis in the leg or known thrombi.

    •       on open wounds. 

    •       on acute inflammations and tumours.

    •       directly on or above a pacemaker or defibrillator. Keep a distance of at least 20 cm from where it is implanted.

    •       directly on or anywhere in the immediate area of a metallic implant.

    •       post surgery before the sutures have been removed and the scar is not fully healed and closed.

    •       around the neck in the case of carotid atherosclerosis.

The following people should consult their doctor before the first use of sound healing:

    •       People with carotid stenosis (prior to application in the area of the carotid artery/larynx)

    •       People with cardiac pacemakers, artificial heart valves, or cardiac arrhythmias

    •       People with a stent

    •       People with a shunt

    •       People with a deep brain stimulation device (DBS)

    •       People with epilepsy

    •       Pregnant women

The sound healing instruments must not be used on the the body directly on:

    •       implants (or near implants until they have completely healed)

    •       screws

    •       artificial joints

    •       inflamed joints and veins

    •       the skin, in the case of inflammatory skin disorders

    •       weeping eczema

    •       diseased veins

    •       the stomach or back of a pregnant woman

Treatment should not commence until three days after injury at the earliest for:

    •       Whiplash