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Contraindications

For these conditions, you should speak to a doctor before using our acupressure products.

Heart problems

We cannot recommend the use of the mat for people with heart problems, as the mat promotes blood circulation and thus also stimulates the heartbeat. Please consult your doctor before using our products.

Pregnancy

There are indeed acupressure points on the body that can induce (premature) labor. For this reason, we advise pregnant women not to use the ShaktiMat. However, we would also like to point out that we are all different people and each person reacts di

Epilepsy, phlebitis(s), (thrombophlebitis), fever

We cannot recommend the ShaktiMat for these illnesses and complaints. Please talk to your doctor.

Skin inflammations, moles, birthmarks

As the tips of the ShaktiMat do not pierce the skin, the likelihood of damaging a birthmark is very low. You can leave a T-shirt on or place a thin cloth over the tips to carefully test how your skin reacts. Alternatively, you can cover the area with

Taking medication to inhibit blood clotting

We cannot recommend the ShaktiMat to people who take anticoagulants (colloquially "blood thinners"). This is because the ShaktiMat stimulates blood flow and this is not recommended for people who are prone to clots.

Will the mat help me with XYZ?

You have a specific symptom and would like to know if the ShaktiMat can help you? In this case we ask you to talk to a doctor before using the mat to clarify your case individually. In fact, the ShaktiMat has already helped thousands of people to rel