Resource guide
Safety & Preparation
A good session starts with the information that helps you and the practitioner make a safe decision. When in doubt, ask before you arrive.
This checklist is general education, not medical clearance. Follow the preparation instructions for the specific service and the advice of your health professional.
Tell Kintsugi before booking
Share pregnancy, implanted or electronic medical devices, recent procedures, current injuries, significant medical conditions, and anything else the service page asks about.
Ask a health professional first
Get individualized guidance when symptoms are new, severe, unexplained, or ongoing, or when you are considering a wellness service alongside medical treatment. Do not delay conventional care.
During the session
Tell the practitioner if you feel pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, distress, unusual heat, numbness, or another unexpected response. You can ask to pause or stop.
After the session
Follow the service-specific aftercare instructions. Seek appropriate medical help for severe or concerning symptoms rather than relying on a wellness session to evaluate them.
Read the research
NIH and PubMed sources
These links are for education. They do not prove that any service treats a condition and do not replace advice from your health professional.
- NCCIH: Are You Considering a Complementary Health Approach?Why to share complementary approaches with all of your health providers.
- NCCIH: 5 Things You Should Know About YogaSafety, qualified instruction, modifications, and pregnancy precautions.
- NIDDK: Kegel ExercisesNIH guidance notes that pelvic-floor exercises are not appropriate in every case.
- NCCIH: Relaxation Techniques—What You Need To KnowBenefits, limitations, and possible adverse experiences.