Reflexology
What is Reflexology?Reflexology is one of the most popular complementary therapies in the UK. It manages to reach organs and other parts of the body which you cannot normally reach in any other way. It works by applying pressure to specific reflex points on the feet, and sometimes hands, that relate to the organs, glands, muscles and bones of the body. By stimulating these reflexes, the body's natural healing ability is enhanced.
What conditions can Reflexology help?Reflexology can help many different conditions including:
- headaches and migraine
- irregular periods and PMT
- digestive disorders such as IBS
- sub-fertility
- back pain
What happens during a Reflexology session?
The first appointment lasts up to an hour and a quater. A short medical and lifestyle history is taken and treatment aims discussed, before applying pressure to every area of your feet and ankles. Subsequent appointments last up to an hour.
It is a good idea to take it easy and relax afterwards, to allow the benefits of the treatment to work through the body. Also, drinking lots of water will help with flushing out the toxins.
The first appointment lasts up to an hour and a quater. A short medical and lifestyle history is taken and treatment aims discussed, before applying pressure to every area of your feet and ankles. Subsequent appointments last up to an hour.
It is a good idea to take it easy and relax afterwards, to allow the benefits of the treatment to work through the body. Also, drinking lots of water will help with flushing out the toxins.
How will I feel afterwards?
Most people feel deeply relaxed after their treatment. I am often told that they are more alert, sleep better, and have a sensation of well being, as their health starts to improve. Occasionally, because of the release of toxins and tensions, there might be an initial "healing reaction" to the treatment, with some tiredness or a slight headache. This is more likely to occur in the early stages of treatments.
Most people feel deeply relaxed after their treatment. I am often told that they are more alert, sleep better, and have a sensation of well being, as their health starts to improve. Occasionally, because of the release of toxins and tensions, there might be an initial "healing reaction" to the treatment, with some tiredness or a slight headache. This is more likely to occur in the early stages of treatments.
How many treatments do I need?
This depends entirely on the condition. For serious symptoms, twice weekly treatments would be recommended for the initial stage, then going on to once a week, and later once a fortnight to maintain well being and good health. For relaxation and to prevent illness, it is often enough to have a session once every 2 or 3 weeks.
This depends entirely on the condition. For serious symptoms, twice weekly treatments would be recommended for the initial stage, then going on to once a week, and later once a fortnight to maintain well being and good health. For relaxation and to prevent illness, it is often enough to have a session once every 2 or 3 weeks.
I want to get pregnant. Can Reflexology help me?
Reflexology has been used successfully to regulate hormonal functions. In some cases there is an underlying medical condition which prevents women from getting pregnant, and I would recommend to get medical advice after unsuccessfully trying to conceive. However, some women are just too busy, too tired and too tense to function in today's stressful world, and a course of reflexology will help them on their way to conception.
Reflexology has been used successfully to regulate hormonal functions. In some cases there is an underlying medical condition which prevents women from getting pregnant, and I would recommend to get medical advice after unsuccessfully trying to conceive. However, some women are just too busy, too tired and too tense to function in today's stressful world, and a course of reflexology will help them on their way to conception.
I am pregnant and over my due date. Can Reflexology help start labour?
There is a special technique called Priming, which can be used to stimulate labour. It follows a normal reflexology treatment, and consists of 9 steps designed to reach the pelvic area through reflexes and meridians. It is recommended to have a few reflexology treatments before the due date, or indeed throughout the whole pregnancy. Once the due date has been reached, the Priming sequence can be added to the treatments for a stronger effect.
There is a special technique called Priming, which can be used to stimulate labour. It follows a normal reflexology treatment, and consists of 9 steps designed to reach the pelvic area through reflexes and meridians. It is recommended to have a few reflexology treatments before the due date, or indeed throughout the whole pregnancy. Once the due date has been reached, the Priming sequence can be added to the treatments for a stronger effect.
