Prior to the commencement of Reflexology you are requested to complete a patient's case history. This provides the practitioner with important medical information and background of any problems you have. Please be as detailed as possible. This should be returned prior to your first session.

During the first session your case history will be discussed in order to pinpoint areas of improvement and for the practitioner to tailor-make the treatment to your needs. A Consultation Card will then be completed with general information details such as your name, address, telephone number, height, weight etc. All details remain private and confidential.

Next you will be asked to stand, talcum will be applied to your feet and a vertical reflexology treatment (VRT) will commence.

Following VRT all the reflex points of the entire body are worked out noting any sensitive areas. A sensitive area indicates an imbalance in that part of the body and usually relates to the condition(s) noted on the Case History.

The practitioner will then work on specific points relevant to any problems you have.

After VRT specific reflex points will be worked out relating to the condition you have presented. For example if you are suffering from constipation alot of work will be done on the liver, digestive system, coccyx and lumbar spine. This allows time for the desired effect to take place. There will also be some general relaxation techniques intermixed with the treatment. It is always your choice whether you receive a general or specific ailment treatment but please bear in mind that results will probably be much faster with specific ailment treatment and so is recommended for specific chronic conditions whereas a general treatment will give your body an overall MOT. Both treatments will be discussed with you prior to the session.

During the session you may feel sleepy and if you do so it is recommended that you allow yourself to fall asleep. Please don't fight it. Reflexology is a very relaxing experience and is a catalyst to body needs. The majority of patients do fall asleep.

A short case history is completed and any problem areas are discussed together with a contra-indication sheet being completed. You are advised that your hair may become very messy and you are requested to remove jewellery. The treatment starts with a series of deep breaths being taken by yourself while the therapist lays her hands on your shoulders. There then follows a series of massage movements including :-

• effleurage which is a gentle smoothing technique that helps to calm and lightly increase circulation;
• friction movements which move superficial layers of flesh against deeper tissues and press one layer of tissue against another which helps to flatten, broaden or stretch the tissue, increase the rate of exchange that takes place between the cells and the interstitial fluid, makes the connective tissues more pliable so that they function more efficiently and helps to break down adhesion in muscle tissue and fascia;
• petrissage movements are a little like "kneading dough" and help to increase removal of waste products from tissue and encourage fresh oxygen and nutrients to it, helps to stretch muscle and reduce adhesions;
• tapotment movements include quick striking manipulations which are highly stimulating, help to tone muscles and revitalise the body;
• vibration movements are shaking or trembling techniques which if applied lightly are soothing and bring about relaxation or if applied more deeply have a stimulating effect on the nerves and are refreshing; and
• pressure movements which are applied using the fingers and thumbs they help to clear nerve pathways, increase circulation, restore energy and balance the body.

A combination of these techniques are applied to the shoulders, neck, head, scalp, back, face and upper arms.

Following the session discussion will take place as to the benefits you have received and a further treatment can be booked.

Sometimes music will be played during these treatments in order to enhance the experience. Following Reflexology and Indian Head Massage you are advised to drink at least 1 pint of water during the 24 hour period following the session. This is in order that any released toxins can be flushed out of your system.

Read the genuine patient testimonials.