Hi all,
I was just hoping that I could have your opinions on realistic expectations for holistic therapy/ reflexology on blocked fallopian tubes?
If a lady has already had two children, and would like another but is then told both fallopian tubes blocked, what is the likelyhood of reflexology helping? I can understand a positive outcome if possibly due to stress etc. IVF is to expensive and still told little chance of success, upon talking and finding there are several things that the client has to come to terms with I had suggested that possibly seeing a counsellor through G.P referal would be something of benefit, I felt that in this situation I was uncomfortable and didnot want to give the client false expectations, even though reflexology would have help emotionally. Was I wrong in doing that, or should I have had more faith in what can be achieved through reflexology?
Thankyou for reading
Sounds to me like you did the right thing. Having a realistic view of what your therapies can achieve is really important. As you say, reflexology can help with the stress and emotional issues your client is facing; it is best to emphasise that this is going to be the main benefit for the client so that you don't give them false expectations.
If you felt uncomfortable your instinct was talking and you did the right thing. To give false hope , is imho unprofessional to say the least.
Even though we must never claim to fix or cure, we know most people can benefit from having reflexology
I'm not a refelxologist, but in my field we do see people recover from all sorts of things 'they shouldn't' recover from. Just as wrong as false hope is to deny them hope when there may be a way. Let's face it, people go into all kinds of medical treatments clutching at straws, they're allowed to mortgage their houses to buy not-fully-tested cancer drugs - and apparently this is okay.
So...
Is there some kind of rationale whereby your intervention might help?
Does the patient think it worth having a go?
Are they prepared to risk the cost in money and time?
What is the worst that can happen?
Have you given a balanced and honest appraisal of the situation?
Might they benefit anyway, even if their main problem isn't solved?
There are many cases where we have to say "I don't know if this can help, but it won't make it any worse, and I'm prepared to try and make this work if you are."
Hi BB
I think that this is an interesting question. Reflexology has had excellent results with respect to fertility, so much so that there are a fair few [url]clinics set up specifically for this purpose[/url] - and their successes being picked up by BBC docs and [url]Daily Mail[/url]. Hence couples can approach Reflexology with expectations fanned by the enthusiasm of the popular media.
My feeling is that Reflexology treatments may well be helpful for blocked fallopian tubes... however this is dependent on what the CAUSE of the blockage is. You may have some success if the cause is PID, or endometriosis, or a localised infection - where Reflexology can support the general health/healing of the whole body and balancing of endocrine system. However, it would be less likely to be of help if the cause is scar tissue caused by past infections, or by adhesions. It may well be that the woman requires surgical interventions in the latter cases.
Ava x
I think the age of the woman is also major factor in the level/type of expectation to be given.
If shes 34 then the hopes are lower than a 25 year old.
It could take 5 years of full-on reflexology to get the desired physical changes needed to get pregnant.
Baring this in mind then, how important would you consider it to have fertility training as a reflexologist? Would it help more in understanding the psychology of the client? I'm definetly not saying I know it all, but understanding the basics of reproduction and being able to empathize with the client, and with the understanding of working with balancing the whole; would it be better for the client if she had been sent to see someone who specialized in this area?
Also realise how important it is professionally to pick up new skills, but am finding it difficult to find training for this anywhere remotely near where I live, and money is a killer at the moment.
Also realise how important it is professionally to pick up new skills, but am finding it difficult to find training for this anywhere remotely near where I live, and money is a killer at the moment.
Where are you based/live?
I live an work near Bude, on north Devon/ Cornish border.
Hi,
Only just seen this thread. I don't know if this will help but there's a reproflexology course coming up in Bath in 2 weeks' time. I'm thinking about doing this one myself as I've heard it's really good. Don't know if that's close enough for you?
I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post a link to it on here but Google it and you'll find it, or PM me!
Excellent thread, thanks for posting this up BB.
I dont have any words of wisdom to add but wanted to say thanks to all for some very good advice
Thanks so much for that Potion, it's definetly the closest one so far! Won't be able to make this one but defo start saving the pennies for the next one.
Will keep a look out now have found the website for the next set of dates.:wave:
Reproflexology
I know this is an old thread, but I have seen details about Reproflexology, did any of you do the course with them? I am looking to do a Fertility reflexology course soon, but not sure which one to do as there are so many to choose from.:confused:
Hi Paula,
I'll DM you on Twitter.
Potion
cool, speak to you soon.