Prepare for your appointment | Pura Veda Paris & Sancerre

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Your appointment in Paris

Getting to the practice

27, rue Taitbout · Paris 9th arrondissement

Directions on Google Maps

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Use the intercom: scroll to “DARTHIAIL MICKAEL”. Wait for the door to be unlocked before entering the building.

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Take the lift to the 6th floor.

Nearby public transport

Chaussée d’Antin – La Fayette (7, 9) · 1-minute walk
Trinité – d’Estienne d’Orves ou Notre-Dame-de-Lorette (12) · 5 min
Opéra (3, 8) · 6 min
Gare Saint-Lazare (13, 14) · 12 min
Auber (RER A) · 6 min
Haussmann Saint-Lazare (RER E) · 8 min
Bus routes 32 and 45

I recommend using public transport: the area is difficult to reach by car.

Arrive 5 minutes early

There is no waiting room at the practice. Please arrive 5 minutes before your appointment, but no earlier.

On arrival, please wash your hands and remove your shoes. The practice is aired and linens are changed between appointments.

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Prepare for your massage

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Before you come

Please read the contraindications for your booked massage.
Avoid massages during the first 3 days of your period.
Do not eat in the 2 hours before your treatment.
Avoid coffee, tea and alcohol in the preceding 12 hours.
Do not apply moisturiser before your treatment.
Choose simple, easy-care clothing.
Allow time after your massage for rest and reflection.

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On the day of your treatment

Silence your phone, turning off both sound and vibration.
On arrival: wash your hands and remove your shoes.
The practice is aired, linens changed and the massage table disinfected between sessions.
Before your treatment, we will discuss your needs, health, allergies and any sensitive areas.
Remove make-up, perfume, jewellery and accessories; leave your hair loose.
Disposable underwear is available according to your comfort and preference.
In cold, windy or rainy weather, cover your head and neck after your treatment.
Herbal tea, water and toilet facilities are available.

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After your session

Make the most of this time to relax: plan some rest and time for yourself.

Explore my selection of oils, herbal teas and accessories to support your routine at home.

Explore the shop

Your comfort during the massage

Traditionally, Ayurvedic massage is received without clothing. Disposable underwear is available according to your comfort and preference.

Women’s breasts are not massaged. I massage above and below them; the breasts and pelvic area remain covered with a cloth.

We will talk before your treatment to clarify your comfort and boundaries. Please tell me about any pre-existing medical conditions.

Preparation for specific massages

Shirodhara

The oil flows over your entire scalp.
Bring a hat or warm cloth to cover your head and hair after the treatment.
Bring a simple hair tie to tie your hair back.

Marmas

Some essential oils can cause photosensitivity. If I use one, avoid direct sunlight after the treatment; I will give you specific instructions.

Udvartana

Wear clothing that is not delicate: a thin layer of powder may remain on your skin until your next shower.

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Prepare for your consultation

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Your documents

If possible, bring your latest blood test results, ideally from within the last 3 months.

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Your two tests

Complete the online dosha and guna tests before your first consultation, then save screenshots of your results to show at your appointment.

Take the dosha test

Take the guna test

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Before your session

In the preceding 2 hours, avoid baths, large meals, strenuous exercise and stimulants.

Do not come on an empty stomach. Avoid coloured nail polish so that your nails can be observed.

Blood test guidance

Ideally, your blood tests should include some of the following markers (please confirm the list with your GP).

Full blood count (red blood cells, haemoglobin, white blood cells, platelets, MCHC, etc.)
Antibodies (IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, IgM)
Liver function tests (AST, ALT, GGT, ALP, albumin)
Lipid profile (LDL, HDL, triglycerides)
Kidney function tests (creatinine, urea, GFR)
Ferritin
Inflammatory markers (ESR, CRP)
Blood glucose tests
Electrolytes (sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, phosphorus)
TSH
Vitamin levels (A, B1, B6, B9, B12, C, D, E, K)

Please contact your GP to obtain a prescription for the blood tests.
Explain your approach and why, as your therapist, it is important for me to have blood test results that are as recent and comprehensive as possible before supporting you with gentle, natural methods that complement conventional medicine.
Blood tests are reimbursed by French statutory health insurance and supplementary health insurance. Depending on your laboratory and supplementary insurance, vitamin tests (A, B1, B6, B9, B12, C, D, E) may not be reimbursed. Ask for a quote before your laboratory appointment to avoid unexpected costs.

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Confirmation, payment and cancellation

48 hours beforehand

Please reply to the SMS or WhatsApp reminder you receive 48 hours before your appointment to confirm you will attend.

Without a reply, your appointment will be automatically cancelled and the outstanding balance will remain payable.

Paying the balance

The balance is payable on arrival, in cash or via Wero.

Need to make a change?

If you do not attend or cancel within 48 hours of your appointment, the full session fee will be charged.

You may reschedule once, subject to availability.

Late arrival and appointment conditions

Arriving more than 15 minutes late may result in your appointment being cancelled or shortened, with your deposit forfeited.

You are responsible for telling me about any pre-existing medical conditions. I may decline a treatment if the necessary conditions for providing it are not met.

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A question before your appointment?

To confirm your attendance or let us know about a change.

WhatsApp SMS Email

Prepare for your appointment at Pura Veda

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Getting to the practice