What to Expect in Your First Reflexology Visit

[Emma Singh]

Just as is the case with any other part of your body, you need to take good care of your feet if you’re to have an easy time when performing your day-to-day activities. Most people who do not care about their feet end up experiencing issues such as swelling, numbness or even musculoskeletal disorders. This is a situation you never want to make do with and that is why you should prioritize getting a foot massage. Well, this does not come as a surprise considering foot massage helps to improve your blood circulation. In this post, we will take you through some of the things you should expect in your first reflexology visit.

The Intake

Once you arrive at the center, your health practitioners is going to conduct a brief health history. This action is aimed at making sure reflexology is indeed the perfect choice of therapy for the issue you are facing. If it is the right thing to do, then your practitioner will undertake the responsibility of explaining how reflexology works and what to expect during the session. You should use this as the perfect opportunity to ask any question you might have in mind before you can finally move on to the next step.

Starting the Session

During the session, your practitioner may decide to focus solely on the feet, the ears or hands depending on your specific health issues. However, some health issues tend to respond better when your practitioners focuses on all three. If the main point of focus is your feet, then you’ll have to sit or lie down. The practitioner may wash your feet before soaking them in warm water. Keep in mind your practitioner is always going to examine the feet for rashes, open wounds, plantar warts or sores. Expect the session to last between 30-60 minutes and hence you can have a rest or talk during the session.

Final Thoughts

Knowing what to expect in your first reflexology session will go a long way in making sure you get good value for your money. Remember, the practitioner you decide to settle on has an important role to play. At no time should you settle on the first practitioner you encounter simply because your friends and colleagues are doing the same. Actually, most people who do this end up regretting the decision for the rest of their life.