Reflexology what to expect

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For your first session I will ask you to fill out a brief confidential consultation form, which is intended to obtain contact information and to learn about you, your health and your medical history. 

Reflexology is done on bare feet. If your feet are sensitive, please let me know and we can adjust accordingly. It's all about making you feel comfortable, so if there is anything you need or are worried about, please let me know. 

During the session you will lie on a massage couch and be given a glass of water, it's very important to drink plenty of fluids during and after a treatment. 

When working on the feet I will use a variety of techniques, some of these are for relaxation but most are intended to address the reflexes of the feet. These reflex techniques typically apply deeper pressure to help stimulate deficient energy flow in the feet, in effect stimulating and relaxing the entire body. If the pressure or sensation is too intense please let me know. Throughout the session I'll feedback to you what I'm finding and which reflexes I'm working on, if you wish me to. 

The treatment lasts for 45-60 mins, depending on your needs. 

You may experience a range of reactions during treatment, this is usually a feeling of being chilled or cold (I have blankets!), feeling lightheaded or having hot flushes, rumbling stomach or just feeling very relaxed. I have sometimes had clients report that they feel warmth in the part of the body that corresponds to the reflex that I've been working on. 

By the end of a treatment, clients should feel deeply relaxed and often report getting a great nights sleep.

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AFTERCARE 

It is important to note that everyone's reactions are different and no matter how insignificant these reactions may feel, they are important because they show how your body is responding to treatments. You may experience: 

Lethargy or feeling sleepy 

Having a headache 

Feeling energised 

Needing to urinate more often 

Feeling more balanced and able to cope with life's ups and downs 

Having more frequent bowel movements 

Having a stuffy or runny nose 

Feeling emotional 

Feeling generally happier 

Feeling deeply relaxed 

Any side effects should pass within 24 hours and is a good sign that your body is responding to the reflexology and beginning the healing process.