What is Reflexology good for?
Reflexology
What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is a holistic non-evasive therapy that treats the whole person; body, mind and spirit.
It works by stimulating reflexes on the feet (or hands) that corresponds to a particular organ, system or structure in the body to release stress or tension within that area. The release of tension may unblock nerve impulses, improve blood supply to all parts of the body and may stimulate the body's innate healing ability.
Reflexology is safe for everyone, babies to the elderly and can be used alongside existing therapies or treatments.
What can Reflexology help with?
Relaxation and better sleep
Stress / Anxiety
Back & neck pain
PMS & Menopause symptoms
Reduction of headaches
Elimination of toxins
Digestive disorders and constipation
Energy levels
Improve circulation
Many more…
Before your treatment:
Don’t eat a heavy meal 1-2 hours prior to your appointment. This is to prevent inducing any nausea, and to give the digestive system sufficient time to do what it needs to do.
During your treatment:
Each treatment will last approx 45mins. Your first visit will last an hour as it will include a consultation where we'll have a chat about your what you need from your session, what ailments you have, as well as medical history and general health. This helps in the planning of your treatment which is tailored specifically for you.
The treatment will then begin with some gentle relaxation techniques followed by me applying pressure to each of the reflex points. The pressure will be firm but not painful, although some reflex points may seem more uncomfortable than others, which is an indication of tension and imbalance in a corresponding part of the body.
Everyone’s Reflexology experience is different, but generally people feel a sense of deep relaxation and many fall asleep. Some have reported to have felt pressure and aches in their bodies melt away, others are extremely sleepy and need to go to bed.
reactions you may feel:
Sleepy
feeling light headed
Relaxed
coughing
laughing / crying
increased thirst
disappearance of all pain / discomfort
Less agitated
After your treatment:
After treatment you may experience some reactions - most of the time they are positive reactions. No matter how insignificant they may feel, they are of great importance, as they show how your body is responding to treatments, so take note of what is happens in between your appointment.
Possible reactions:
Feelings of well-being
Deep relaxation and peacefulness
Ability to cope with stresses more evenly for some days following treatment
Generally feeling happier
Quicker physical and / or mental reactions
Noticeably more energy
Better/longer and deeper sleep patterns develops
Nausea
Cold like symptoms
A need to urinate more than usual or more frequent or explosive bowel movements
More emotional than usual
More lethargic than usual
Poor sleep, feeling of wakefulness
Tiredness
Symptoms of an existing or previous condition that has never truly healed may flare up or worsen before it improves.
Aftercare Advice:
To ensure you get the full benefits of your treatment, it is recommended that you carry out the following for 24 hours following treatment:
Drink plenty of water as this will help hydrate the body, flush out toxins and improve energy levels.
Try to rest for a couple of hours following treatment and avoid strenuous exercise for the rest of the day as this will help the treatment work to it's full potential.
Avoid tea, coffee and alcohol as these are stimulants and will reduce the effectiveness of the treatment.
Eat a light and healthy diet to allow your body to put its energy into healing.
Make a note of any reactions you experience for your next appointment.
It is important to remember that any reactions that you experience are a positive sign that your body is responding to treatment.
How often should I have a treatment?
If your reason for having Reflexology is to seek help for a particular condition, then a course of regular weekly treatments may be advisable in order to feel the full benefits of Reflexology. Following your first appointment, a treatment plan will be devised, recommending between 5 -10 weekly treatments. This will be dependent upon your age and state of health and nature of your condition and how long it has been present.
Our aim is to move you from: weekly. ( crisis mode) to fortnightly ( repairing mode) to 3 weekly ( management mode) and finally to monthly ( preventative mode)
Not only is reflexology an excellent treatment to alleviate pain and discomfort when used as a preventative treatment you will find yourself staying fitter and healthier and more balanced throughout the month.
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