Do people have reflexology purely for pleasure or is it just a means of treating/diagnosing a specific health problem?
I ask because I wanted to try reflexology but haven't actually got anything wrong with me, my friend is having it to help with a back problem and my Auntie is having it to help with bad migraines. I love pressure being applied to my feet, and usually fall asleep. When I'm having a normal Swedish massage I wish the therapist would spend more time on my feet, but I do realise they have a special routine that they need to stick to.
Thanks in advance, and I hope it's not a silly question!
I *love* having my feet done. I can't think of anything nicer (well, almost, lol) than a foot massage and/or reflexology. Would much rather have that than a Swedish massage. I've no reason for going other than I love it.
I *love* having my feet done. I can't think of anything nicer (well, almost, lol) than a foot massage and/or reflexology. Would much rather have that than a Swedish massage. I've no reason for going other than I love it.
Oh, good. So it's not just a means of treating a medical problem as such then?
Well, when the reflexologist asks why I've come I just say for relaxation - and I'm whipping my socks off as I speak 🙂
hi, i am in my last few weeks of my course and reflexology is my last therapy to learn,
reflexology is a brilliant therapy just to relax, but also a great therapy for other ailments which the therapist doing the treatment may find on your feet, ie crystalization in your shoulder reflex, or in your neck reflex, that may show areas that you were not even aware you were carrying tension.
i love having my feet done also and i also fall asleep and relax more having this treatment.
so if relaxing is your treatment plan you will be pleasantly surprised how trance state you will find yourself in
Laylaxx:D:D
Reflexology is a brilliant treatment for all, it really helps reduce stress and is soooooo relaxing. I give it to all my family (hubby,son,20,daughters,19 and 7, on a regular basis and we are all relatively healthy, I am sure the reflexology helps us remain relaxed and loved and balanced. I would thoroughly reccomend it to all. Please try it soon, you can only benefit.
Definitely, also benefits as a preventitive 🙂
Everyone has mentioned how profoundly relaxing Reflexology is - and that alone is a lovely reason to receive a treatment as a gift to yourself, or to someone else. Another option, if you aren't too worried about getting a therapeutic treatment (i.e. from a registered practitioner) is to go to a beauty clinic. Many beauty clinics offer Reflexology as a pamper treatment. It'll be at least £10 cheaper and is more, well, pampering... rather than therapeutic.
Ava x
I feel its the most de-stressing and relaxing therapy out there - so YES - of course you can have it just for pleasure! You can only benefit from it!
Another option, if you aren't too worried about getting a therapeutic treatment (i.e. from a registered practitioner) is to go to a beauty clinic. Many beauty clinics offer Reflexology as a pamper treatment. It'll be at least £10 cheaper and is more, well, pampering... rather than therapeutic.
Ava x
The two beauty clinics I use don't actually offer reflexology, just Swedish massage.
The place I was planning on visiting is a Chinese medicine clinic. If their reflexology is as good as their regular massage I'm in for a treat! I'm going for a session tomorrow. Can't wait. :045:
The place I was planning on visiting is a Chinese medicine clinic. If their reflexology is as good as their regular massage I'm in for a treat! I'm going for a session tomorrow. Can't wait.
Oh you lucky devil! I am a Reflexologist, myself. The best Reflexology treatment I've ever had was on holiday - by a TCM practitioner. Amazing!
Ava x
p.s. one of my friends had something Reflexology-ish when they were in India. The treatment used a stick (like a long thumb) - which the therapist poked into the meridian points. Agony, apparently, however the therapeutic effects were amazing.
I have a lot of clients who come for prevention rather then cure and for a relaxing treatment and time to themselves.
Do people have reflexology purely for pleasure or is it just a means of treating/diagnosing a specific health problem?
I ask because I wanted to try reflexology but haven't actually got anything wrong with me, my friend is having it to help with a back problem and my Auntie is having it to help with bad migraines. I love pressure being applied to my feet, and usually fall asleep. When I'm having a normal Swedish massage I wish the therapist would spend more time on my feet, but I do realise they have a special routine that they need to stick to.
Thanks in advance, and I hope it's not a silly question!
Hello Rosie, of course you can have a treatment purely for pleasure! 😀
Any good massage therapist would not need to stick to the routine. One of my clients asks to miss out the arms and abdomen so she can have longer on her feet.
Ava, your comment about beauty therapists offering reflexology only in a cheaper pampering form has made me cringe.
I'm shocked salons do this... I can't imagine incorrectly providing a beauty treatment, but offering it cut price.
There's a massive difference between a foot massage and reflexology. If they provide it purely for pleasure, why call it reflexology? 😡
(My rant is aimed at salons, not you ava. x)
Tai foot massage uses sticks... if it was that?
Hi Urban Hippy
"Ava, your comment about beauty therapists offering reflexology only in a cheaper pampering form has made me cringe.
I'm shocked salons do this... I can't imagine incorrectly providing a beauty treatment, but offering it cut price."
Do you know what - I actually think that this 'dumbed down' beauty therapy version of Reflexology has a place. I've had a couple of clients who went to a beauty clinic for Reflexology - and got some sort of relief from their condition. They decided to get some real Reflexology and see what that could do, and they've been able to clearly see that it is a superior experience.
The negative side is that if a client's only/first exposure to Reflexology is through a beauty clinic, and it has negligible impact on their condition, then Reflexology as a therapy may be dismissed as ineffective. Which I suspect, Urban Hippy, is what you are focusing on - and to be honest I have to agree that it's a real problem. We'll not know how many potential Reflexology clients we've lost because a lovely foot massage offered by a beauty clinic is labelled as 'reflexology'.
"Tai foot massage uses sticks... if it was that?"
Hey, it seems that that was indeed what it was [[url]see here[/url]]!!
Ava x