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What you need to bring to the session

Cotton Clothing. We ask that you wear cotton clothing, a long sleeved top and long pants, during your wrap session. This is for hygiene reasons - cotton absorbs the sweat better than any other material and will make you feel more comfortable.

Sports Water Bottle. A sports water bottle containing water - it needs to have a broad cap so we can add an electrolyte powder during the session - this allows you to remain hydrated during the session.

Reading/Listening Material. Bring a book, magazine, walkman or IPod if you wish - this will keep you entertained during the 50 minutes.

During the session you must be comfortable

If at any stage during the wrap you do not feel comfortable please tell your therapist:

• If you have a hot spot they will determine whether to pad it or to turn the heat down on the particular wrap. Depending on the pressure points, you could experience hotter than usual spots on the buttocks, or hipbones, ribcage and coccyx areas. This will mean that there has been enough blood circulation into these areas for this particular wrap and you must tell your therapist as and when they happen. If they continue to be uncomfortable for subsequent wraps they can be padded from the outset. N.B: You should have been supplied a bell or a buzzer or be within calling distance so that if you have a problem, they can react immediately.

• Some people just don’t tolerate heat particularly well. It is dependent on your physiology, wellbeing and age. Older people’s bodies seem to store heat longer (the skin is quite often 20% thinner) and consequently will feel the heat more.

  Each of the wraps has heat controls so the heat can be reduced quite substantially if necessary or you can start on a lower heat until you acclimatise. Your therapist can give you a wet facecloth to cool you down. A fan in the room during your wrap should not alter your results.
• Remember to hydrate as much as possible especially during and after the wrap. N.B: If there are any areas of your body that you do not have feeling, you must tell your therapist. They may require you before commencing a session to check with your doctor whether the wraps should be placed on the area/areas.

Showering

It is not necessary to shower after a wrap. The composition of the sweat means it does not smell. After your wrap, wipe your skin with a wet towel or use a body brush.

When you do shower make sure it is warm not cold.