Reflexology is a complementary health therapy involving the application of pressure to specific points on the feet. Reflexologists use specific thumb, finger, and hand massage techniques to manipulate reflex areas in the feet that correspond to all organs, glands, and parts of your body. Reflexology is not the same as a foot massage.

Reflexology works by stimulating the complex circulatory and nervous systems in your hands and feet, sending messages throughout the body to target organs and systems to improve health and vitality. This stimulation helps increase blood circulation, promote relaxation, and stimulate the natural healing processes of the body.

Clinical Reflexology Practitioners have the knowledge and skills to work with people of all ages, from new-born babies to the elderly, including the provision of professional reflexology during pregnancy, chemotherapy, and palliative care. Reflexology is a very individualised treatment which is tailored to you as a whole person, considering both physical and non-physical factors that might be affecting your well-being. There are a few situations, where in the best interest of the patient, reflexology would not be suitable. The Association of Reflexologists & Reflexology Academy practitioners are aware of these.

Reflexology can be extremely relaxing, however if there is a part of the body that is unbalanced, the corresponding reflex point may feel sore or tender whilst the practitioner works to rebalance the area.

Normally a 60-minute treatment is suitable for most. However, working with children or people who are under specialised medical care and are sensitive – shorter treatments would suffice. It is entirely what the individual feels comfortable with.

No. Reflexologists are not medically trained. Well trained reflexologists do not claim to cure, diagnose, or prescribe. Reflexology treatments can help with certain symptoms of ailments and conditions once they are diagnosed. Please note that reflexology is a complementary health therapy. It works alongside conventional medicine and shouldn’t be used on its own as an alternative.

A full medical history will be requested on your first treatment, and you will be asked to sign a consent form for treatment. At every treatment, we will discuss any changes in your health to see if we need to adapt to this. This information will be kept confidential. Reflexology is a very easy therapy to receive; depending on the type of reflexology, the most clothing that will have to be removed for a treatment to take place will be your socks and shoes.

The number of treatments you will need depends on your ailment or condition, how long you have had it and what you are hoping to achieve.

If you are focused on a specific health issue, I would recommend that you have sessions two weeks apart or even weekly for a month or two, then monthly as a maintenance programme. If you are having treatments to promote general relaxation and health, then I would suggest one session a month.

Reflexology balances the body and promotes self-healing.

Most people feel the benefit both during and after their treatment. However, for more longstanding issues it may take a few treatments for you to notice the improvement in your wellbeing.

It is common to feel cold, tired, or thirsty after a reflexology session. These sensations are typically signs that your body is responding to the treatment and beginning to balance and detoxify itself. Feeling cold can be attributed to the relaxation effect of reflexology. When we are in a relaxed and more parasympathetic mode, we have decreased cardiac output and less muscle tension which allows "fluids" to flow more freely (which includes blood and lymph) which is why we regard it as beneficial for blood circulation. Organ perfusion (with blood) may be greater (especially the digestive system) because there is less sympathetic demand on the body where blood is diverted to particular organs for the fight and flight response.

No. The way in which a professional reflexologist holds and works the feet is with a firm pressure which is not at all ticklish.

Yes. Reflexology is totally safe and beneficial during pregnancy.

Wear comfortable clothing to your reflexology session. You will be lying on a reclining couch so you will want to feel relaxed.

Home or office setting based sessions are available upon request and can be discussed during your initial call with one of our experts. Additional charges may be incurred for larger distances.

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