How will I feel after my treatment?
Most people feel a difference in their energy levels after treatment. You may feel more energised, or you may feel relaxed and sleepy. Either way, I recommend that you follow these guidelines:
- Don’t drive until you are feel ready – you may want to stay relaxed for a while
- Take it easy for a while after a treatment – even have a nap if you feel like it
- Drink plenty of fluids, ideally water or herbal teas
- Ideally, avoid alcohol and cigarettes and minimise caffeine for the rest of the day
- Avoid eating a heavy meal
- Keep warm and don’t have any other holistic treatments today
Most clients report feeling really good after a session, with benefits such as:
- a sense of relaxation and wellbeing
- relief from stress, anxiety and tension
- improved mood
- mental clarity and calmness
- a really good night’s sleep
Healing reaction
From time to time, you may feel some short-term negative effects. This might happen as a response to the treatment, when your body takes a while to come back into balance. This is nothing to be alarmed about. You might experience:
- increased thirst or hunger
- increased urination
- feeling more tired or sleepy
- change in sleep patterns
- changes in temperature
- mild nausea
- temporary worsening of other symptoms
- emotional release and changes such as feeling happier, more irritable or more sensitive
- cold like symptoms such as sweating, headache, or stuffy, blocked or runny nose, or cough
- sensations in parts of the body where we have worked on your reflexes
This is called a healing reaction. It may clear up in the next few hours, or in some cases, might last 24-48 hours as the body balances itself.
I will ask you on your next visit about any responses that you may have had. But if you feel concerned about anything following your treatment do not hesitate to call me for advice – or if you cannot reach me, your symptoms worsen, and your symptoms lasts more than 48 hours, call your G.P as it is likely there is another reason for how you are feeling.
Can anyone have Reflexology?
Reflexology is suitable for everyone. It doesn’t matter what age they are or what they are going through in their lives.
My clients range in age right up to individuals in their 90s. I have taken advanced training to ensure I have the skills to treat everyone. For example, I have training and experience to treat people with life-limiting conditions. I can also treat pregnant women, and men and women planning to conceive. I have the experience and knowledge to provide the right treatment for you.
There may be times in your life when you need to wait to book your reflexology session. This might be because you have a skin or nail infection. Or maybe you suffer from unstablised thrombosis, or are in the first trimester of pregnancy.
If you have unstabilised thrombosis, you will need to complete your treatment and get the all-clear from your doctor before having reflexology.
If you have a skin or nail infection – for example, athlete’s foot, you could ask for face or hand reflexology. Alternatively I can wear gloves while carrying out your treatment. Or you may want to work on clearing up your condition first, and come back in a week or so.
If you are in the first twelve weeks of pregnancy, book your treatment in for week 13, and know that it will be worth the wait!
The first time we meet, we will talk over what you want to achieve from your reflexology session. We will also discuss your general health and wellbeing. This will help me understand the kind of treatment that is right for you. That way, I can adapt my techniques to be sure that you will get the best out of it.
Some people are reluctant to try reflexology as they are ticklish, or feel vulnerable with bare feet. I have a range of techniques to deal with your tickles, and make everyone feel comfortable. The reality is, that no matter what your worries are, once your feet are in my hands, they will quickly fade away. Read more information about this below!
If I am unable to offer a treatment to your feet (due to pain or infection, for example), I may suggest face or hand reflexology. These have all the benefits of foot reflexology.
In summary, I can’t treat you immediately if you:
- have a skin or nail infection
- suffer from unstabilised thrombosis
- are less than 12 weeks pregnant
We can make an arrangement to proceed when your circumstances are right. If you have any concerns about whether reflexology is right for you, or right for you at the moment, please do call me and have a chat. We can work it out together!
I don't want anyone touching my feet!
I sometimes hear people say “I don't want anyone touching my feet” when I tell them that I am a reflexologist. Of course, everyone has a right to take that decision. But I sometimes wonder if they really mean it! So here are a few reasons why people may not want anyone touching their feet, and why they shouldn’t let it stop them having reflexology. And of course, they can also have a wonderfully relaxing facial reflexology treatment – or a combined face and foot treatment.
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