What happens during a treatment?
On your first visit there is an initial consultation to discuss factors such as past medical history, diet and lifestyle, emotional and physical issues in order to get to know you better and to ascertain your body's needs. The reflexologist will then begin to work on your feet, or hands if necessary, noting problem areas. There may be discomfort in some places, but it is fleeting, and is an indication of congestion or imbalance in a corresponding part of the body. For the most part, the sensation is pleasant and soothing. Reflexology will relax you while stimulating the body's own healing mechanisms. The majority of clients find reflexology extremely relaxing and often fall asleep!
Usually a treatment session lasts for about one hour. A course of treatment will vary in length depending on your body's needs. This will be discussed with you at the first session. Generally, it is usually advisable to have a course of 6 treatments to balance the body and provide maximum benefit. After six to eight treatments waste deposits would have been broken down and the energy flow should be allowing the body to heal it and the systems to be working in unison. Many client’s like to maintain a treatment on a monthly basis after the initial course to ensure this balanced state is maintained as preventative mechanism
What happens after the treatment?
Individuals respond to treatment in different ways; there may be a feeling of energy
and well balance or you may feel tired and emotional for a day or so.
Any reaction is beneficial as it shows that your body is responding to treatment and
indicates that the healing process has begun.
After a treatment it is advisable to: