Reflexology may be particularly effective in treating :

      Sinus congestion

      Anxiety and depression

      M.E. (chronic fatigue syndrome)

       Hypertension

      Migraine

      The symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

      Stress related conditions

      Digestive disorders such as Irritable bowel syndrome

      Back pain

      Insomnia

      Low libido/ premenstrual symptoms

A complete treatment will usually last around 45 minutes to one hour. The practitioner will take a case history, asking questions about your symptoms, your lifestyle, and medical history. She/he will examine your feet and/or the palms of your hand. For this, you will be asked to lie down. The practitioner will then apply pressure to points on the feet and/or hands, using special thumb and finger techniques to release tension or unblock energy. This aims to help the body to stimulate its own natural healing ability.

After the first treatment, the practitioner will have an idea of what your specific needs are, and how she needs to work with your feet or hands in the future. The practitioner will then see you for a course of treatment, usually 6-8 sessions.

After treatment you may feel tired, lightheaded, relaxed or weepy; have tender feet; need to go to the toilet more often or have flu-like symptoms.

People taking medicines for diabetes should talk to their doctors before having reflexology as treatment may interfere with their medication. Reflexology may not be suitable for people with gout, foot ulcers or circulatory problems affecting their feet, or for people who have epilepsy. People with cancer should see a reflexologist who is trained to treat people with cancer as there are particular places on the feet that should be avoided or treated particularly gently. It is advisable not to have reflexology during the first three months of pregnancy.