Treatments

What will happen during a reflexology treatment?

Your first treatment will begin with a full consultation. This will last approximately 20 minutes. During this time I will take a brief medical history and ask you questions about your lifestyle i.e. your diet, how you relax, and any stresses or problems you may have in your life. I will also use this time to answer any questions you may have.

After the consultation I start the treatment with a relaxing foot massage. I then use a technique called 'thumb walking' to work my way over the feet to detect any areas of congestion or imbalance. I then return to these areas and use gently pressure on certain reflex points to rebalance them. I then end the session with some more foot massage (most of my clients are asleep by this point!)

During the treatment I play relaxing music, and some clients like to burn some essential oils or light scented candles during the treatment. This all adds to the feeling of total relaxation so that you can let go of your worries for the duration of the treatment.

Some clients are concerned that the treatment will be uncomfortable and will tickle their feet. This is not the case. The pressure I use varies from client to client, and is gentle but firm. I also hold each foot while I am working on it so that it is supported at all times.

How will I feel after a reflexology treatment?

After one or two treatments your body may respond in a very definite way. Most clients feel a sense of well being and relaxation and some feel inspired and full of energy. Sometimes clients feel tired and tearful, but this is completely normal. It's the body's way of letting go of negative feelings and emotions so that healing can begin. It is very important to give this information to me after each treatment as it shows how your body is responding to the treatments. This will help me to tailor a treatment plan specific to your individual needs.

How many treatments will I need?

This is entirely up to you, but I usually recommend a course of six treatments to begin with. Most client's need this many treatment to kick start their bodily systems to detoxify and eliminate waste and allowing the healing phase to start. The number of treatments required after this will vary according to the nature of your condition/state of health, your sensitivity to the treatments and any lifestyle changes that you make. Your progress is monitored throughout and it is up to you how many treatments you feel your body needs.