Contraindications for Spinal Energetics & Breathwork

Your safety and well-being are always my top priority. Different styles of work — whether Spinal Energetics or Breathwork — bring different levels of activation to the body, which means some health conditions may require alternative approaches or additional care.

This information applies to all sessions (in-person, online, group, or 1:1). Please take a moment to review and, if any of these apply to you, check in with your healthcare provider before booking.

Contraindications for Spinal Energetics

Spinal Energetics is a powerful practice that works with both the body and energy field. While deeply supportive, it may not be suitable in certain circumstances, including:

  • Pregnancy & postpartum — especially during the 1st and 3rd trimesters, and within 3–6 months postpartum

  • Children under 12 years old

  • Severe mental health conditions (e.g. bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis)

  • Use of medications that strongly affect brain chemistry (antidepressants, anti-anxiety, antipsychotics)

  • Recent physical injuries, fractures, or surgeries

  • Neurological conditions (epilepsy, history of seizures)

  • Cardiovascular issues (heart disease, high blood pressure, aneurysm history)

  • Respiratory conditions (severe asthma)

  • Recent psychiatric hospitalisation (within the past 3 years)

  • Other medical conditions that may limit your ability to safely engage in physical or emotional release work

Contraindications for Breathwork

Breathwork covers a spectrum of practices — from gentle and restorative through to Conscious Connected Breathwork (CCB), which is much more activating. Contraindications depend on the style being practiced.

Conscious Connected Breathwork (CCB):
The Deep Exhale and similar sessions are centred on CCB, which is powerful and intentionally activating. It is not suitable if you have:

  • Pregnancy

  • Detached retina or glaucoma

  • Epilepsy or seizure disorders

  • Asthma (unless managed and you have an inhaler with you)

  • Uncontrolled high blood pressure

  • Cardiovascular disease or heart conditions (including prior heart attack)

  • Stroke, TIA, or other neurological conditions

  • Family history of aneurysms

  • Current use of prescription blood thinners

  • Severe osteoporosis

  • Severe mental health conditions (bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis)

  • Recent psychiatric or emotional crisis hospitalisation (within the past 10 years)

  • Any other condition that may be impacted by intense breathing or emotional release

Gentle & Restorative Breathwork:
Calming, grounding styles of breathwork generally have fewer contraindications and can be a safe alternative when CCB is not recommended.

My Commitment

Your honesty about your health history helps me work with you well. I'm not a medical professional and this work is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure. If you have any concerns, check with your healthcare provider before booking.

Working Together

If any of the above applies to you, reach out before booking. We can work out whether a different approach or a gentler entry point makes more sense for where you are right now.