Guidelines for Private Viewings and Alchemy Consultancy

 Some important information about spending time with the Crystal Singing Bowls at the Alchemies Studio.

Please note that recipients are responsible for their own health and wellbeing during and after time spent with the Crystal Singing Bowls. The bowls all have a sonic vibration. During our time together, you will see and hear the sounds of the bowls. If you have any illnesses or disabilities that would help us prepare for your visit please let us know in advance.

Precautions and Contraindications

Pregnancy

It is believed that there are many positive and beneficial effects to be gained from relaxation and healing sounds to the growing foetus. The advised healing practice is gentle flowing sounds around the pregnant mother for the beneficial and positive effect of both mother and baby. However, Sound Baths are not advised when less than 12 weeks pregnant.

Epilepsy

According to the Epilepsy Action support services there is a rare form of epilepsy, where music or sound (bells, music, humming, buzzing, animals, and car horns, etc.) can trigger an epileptic seizure. The sound is usually very unique to the person who will usually be aware of their own triggers. This is linked to those people with brain lesions which are usually detected early in life and most clients will be fully aware of their condition and triggers and would more than likely avoid this type of treatment. Listening and experiencing the bowls is not suitable for people with epilepsy.

Mental Health

Mental illness can range from anxiety, depression and mood disorders (that have a severe and tangible effect on your emotions and motivation), to psychotic disorders like schizophrenia, (that affect your perceptions or senses with delusions or hallucinations). Living with any of these can be debilitating. We rely on our senses, emotions, and perceptions to get us through the day. When any of those fail, it can make life difficult. Focused crystal sound vibration is not suitable for people with severe or clinical mental health conditions.

Brain Injury

In the case of recovery from brain injury, it is not advised to have sound vibration as a therapeutic intervention.

Implants or plates in the body (metal plates, pins, ball joints in particular)

An implant is a medical synthetic device manufactured to replace or support or enhance a biological structure. The surface of implants that are in contact with the body might be made of a biomedical material such as titanium, silicone, or apatite. In some cases implants contain electronics e.g. artificial pacemaker and cochlear implants. The vibrations we experience through sound healing may cause discomfort through the vibration of the sound and the implant or even disrupt its function. It is advisable make an informed decision and seek advice from your GP before you book an appointment.

Minors (under the age of 18)

We do not offer Crystal Sound Sessions to minors under the age of 18. Minors can attend, however, they must be accompanied by their parent of guardian.

Refusal of treatment

You are not permitted to attend the Alchemies Studio under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs and will be asked to leave if so.

Data Protection
We understand your privacy is important to you and offer our clients a confidential service. This means that we will not disclose your details or information about your treatment with any outside agency, family members or others without your written consent. However, there are certain situations where we may breach confidentiality: if you are at risk of harming yourself or others, or if there is a child is at risk. You data will be stored securely for seven years. You can read our privacy policy here.

Refunds and Rescheduling

Should you have a temperature or feel unwell in any way before the session or in the session, please let me know immediately, and we will reschedule for another time.

Cancellation Policy: If you cancel your booking within 24 hours of booking or up to 2 days before the session, we will refund you in full. Sometimes, things outside our control can happen unexpectedly, and we may be needed somewhere else urgently. Wherever we can, we will offer to reschedule. 

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