All Things in Time
The beauty of reflexology is that it can be used almost any time, as often as you wish, or as little as you want. Since reflex points can be found on the ears, hands, and feet, there is a good chance that at least one or two of these parts will be accessible almost all the time. Reflexology can be used as a quick pick-me-up or to facilitate instantaneous relief, but it is best used as a regular therapy to promote overall balance and health.
I have found that, on occasion, the first reflexology treatment is not as effective as subsequent treatments. Sometimes this is because the person needs to get to know you a little better before they can relax totally and benefit from the stress-relieving effects. Healing through relaxation is a big part of the magic of reflexology.
For some, the first time you try reflexology you may just be breaking up some surface congestion, so you will not really notice any difference. If this is so, I suggest you try it again within a week. You may be surprised at what happens. Some of my best clients did not have anything to say after their first treatments … but when they came back for a second time, they had results, and then I couldn’t keep them from coming back again and again (not that I’d want to keep them away)!
Since every body is different, each person will respond to reflexology in a different way. Sometimes the effect is more emotional than physical. I have had clients burst into tears minutes after I began working on them! This is also part of a cleansing process. When your intent as a reflexologist is to help the person you are working on heal, you will get results, however they may manifest. Do not stress yourself by attaching expectations to your reflexology results. The body will heal itself on its own time despite your ego’s personal goals!
