About Reflexology
Reflexology is a non-invasive touch therapy based on the principle that the organs and systems of the body are mirrored in reflex points on the feet, lower legs, hands, ears and face.
Applying pressure to the corresponding reflexes stimulates the mind-body connection, this holistic approach leads to deeper relaxation giving the body a chance to rest and to restore balance where it is needed, awakening its own healing processes for improved wellbeing.
What is Clinical Reflexology?
Clinical Reflexology is a complementary therapy that works alongside conventional medical care and should not be used as a substitute for seeking professional medical advice.
A Clinical Reflexologist is trained to work safely on people with medical problems without prior written or verbal permission from the doctor and can be insured to do this. They work alongside conventional medical care to help the body to re-balance and begin its own healing process.
What happens in a Clinical Reflexology treatment?
The first appointment is an investigatory session and lasts for approximately 90 minutes – this is compulsory for all new clients. A comprehensive medical history and lifestyle form is completed with you, which you will need to sign, together with a consent form. Any information disclosed during the consultation, or during any treatment, will always remain completely confidential. Subsequent treatments last for approximately one hour.
Shoes and socks are removed before reclining in a LaFuma chair, specifically used for reflexology, as it positions you at the perfect height to work on your feet. Pillows and blankets will be provided to ensure your comfort throughout the treatment. Depending on the treatment selected, pressure is applied to the feet, lower legs, hands or ears, using a sequence of finger and thumb techniques to investigate the systems of the body and detect any areas that feel out of balance. Sometimes a combination of feet, hands and ears are incorporated during a treatment depending on your needs.
Treatment Options
Foot Reflexology
Applying pressure to the reflex points on the feet and lower legs stimulates the mind-body connection leading to deep relaxation, allowing the body to rest and restore balance and begin its own healing process. Each session begins with gentle massage techniques to help you get used to the touch sensation. A combination of feet, hands and ears are sometimes incorporated into a single treatment.
Hand Reflexology
Hand Reflexology is just as effective as Foot Reflexology and works on the reflex points in the same way with the Right Hand corresponding to the right side of the body and the Left Hand corresponding to the left side of the body. At the end of a treatment, reflexes on the hand can be shown to the client that they can work on themselves in-between appointments.
Ear Reflexology
Ear Reflexology has evolved from Auricular Therapy, Auriculotherapy and Ear Acupuncture. Ear seeding can be incorporated to focus on a particular area within the body, this involves placing a tiny vaccaria seed, held in place by a small plaster, to a reflex point on the ear to trigger the nervous system, the seeds do not penetrate the skin but continue to gently stimulate the reflex for several days after the session to help promote a self-healing response.
Find your Treatment
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Reflexology
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Palliative Care
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Workplace Wellness
How many treatments will I need?
A personalised plan is developed after the first investigatory session which takes into account your requirements and circumstances to determine how many further treatments you may need and the frequency of sessions.
Many people feel uncomfortable about their feet being touched or worry that it will hurt or tickle. Some reflexes may feel sensitive or tender when pressure is applied, this is one of the indicators we use to determine where in the body we believe there to be an imbalance. The level of pressure used will always be adapted to meet your needs and to ensure your comfort is maintained. Each session begins with gentle massage techniques to help you get used to the touch and to initiate relaxation. Choose from hands and/or ears instead if this feels more appropriate for you.
Does reflexology hurt?
Wear something comfortable so that you can fully relax, ideally loose-fitting trousers are best which can be rolled up easily so that reflex points found around the ankles and lower leg can be included as part of the treatment.
Jewellery may need to be removed, if possible, from your hands and ears if these are to be included within a treatment.
What should I wear?
Is Clinical Reflexology suitable for me?
Clinical Reflexology is a gentle, non-invasive, complementary therapy that is suitable for all ages and can be used safely alongside conventional medical care. There are however some medical conditions that are contraindicated, these include:
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), reflexology seems to increase circulation which could increase the risk of a blood clot becoming detached.
Unstable heart conditions
Contagious diseases, due to the risk of infection to the practitioner and cross-infection to other clients.
If you have a serious medical condition, it is advisable to speak to your GP before booking an appointment. Hormone related medical tests may be affected by reflexology, it is important therefore to inform me prior to your appointment if you are waiting for any medical screening or if you are currently undergoing any medical treatment or awaiting medical test results.
