Langley Reflexlogy Mobile Service
Services
WHAT IS REFLEXOLOGY?
Reflexology is a natural healing art based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet, hands, and ears, which correspond to every part, gland, and organ of the body. Through the application of pressure on these reflexes, reflexology relieves tension, improves circulation, and helps promote the natural function of the related areas of the body.
HOW OFTEN?
The general rule would be to treat no more frequently than once every 24 to 48 hours for acute distress to allow released toxins time to be eliminated by the body without too much stress. For clients with chronic conditions, ideally do a Reflexology Session at least once a week. To speed recovery, administer the first 3 treatments 48 hours apart. The optimum of once a month is obtained for general well-being, preventative care, and optimum good health. It is always the client’s decision how often sessions should be done.
WHO CAN RECEIVE TREATMENT?
Reflexology may be performed on everyone. There are changes in the session that are required for the following people:
- Very young
- Very elderly
- Very ill
- Pregnant
- Pre-surgery client
- Post-surgery client
- Heart patients
- Diabetics
For these people sessions should be shorter, can be done more frequently, and are done with a lighter touch.
FACTORS AFFECTING TENDERNESS:
- Stress – physical, emotional, and mental (all reflexes may be tender)
- Injury/Trauma – (calluses, corns, bunions are signs of trauma)
- Surgery – (scar tissue)
- Medications – (may reduce client’s sensitivity)
- Level of Wellness – (sensitivity may increase with illness)
- Age – (young/ elderly)
- Phantom Limb – (after amputation the patient can still feel the limb)
- Footwear – (feet regularly compressed into tight shoes can be tender)
POSSIBLE CLEANSING RESPONSES TO A REFLEXOLOGY TREATMENT:
- Cold feeling
- Funny taste in the mouth
- Perspiration
- Mucus
- Diarrhea or frequent bowel movements
- Tiredness
- Nausea and headache
- Greatly energized
- Eyes watering
- Release of pain
- Temporary rash
- Gas release
- Improved urination
- Improved digestion