Fertility or Reproductive Reflexology
Aims to support couples when trying to conceive by considering lifestyle and environmental factors alongside regular fertility reflexology.
May also use reflexology protocols to help manage symptoms from reproductive complaints such as Endometriosis, or for clients using IVF or Assisted conception.
Method - one or both partners may receive weekly reflexology tailored to their needs. Females receive varying weekly protocols depending on where they are in their reproductive cycle which may support health conditions, aid relaxation etc. Males receive specific reflexology protocols and advice to aid relaxation etc and may support them in their reproductive journey.
Techniques are based on Barbara Scott's Reproflexology™ Protocols which supported clients with various reproductive issues and specifically for fertility concerns achieved a pregnancy rate of 68% in her sample population of 180 female clients aged 24 to 46 years old.
This Reflexology is suitable for those with fertility or reproductive issues such as irregular cycles, hormone issues, history of miscarriage, unexplained infertility, sperm motility or morphology issues, etc.
Maternity reflexology & Pregnancy massage aim to bring comfort and relaxation to your pregnancy.
Regular Reflexology may help pregnancy symptoms including pelvic girdle pain, insomnia, anxiety, morning sickness, digestive problems and swollen ankles. Plus it has been found to reduce the length of labour time and reduce pain during labour. See research.
Suitable for those with a healthy pregnancy and for those receiving regular reflexology, I can also provide a treatment to help prepare for labour.
Menopause
For clients experiencing menopause symptoms I use various Reflexology techniques (including Reproflexology ™ , RLD, and techniques from “Reflexology to support Menopause” training), also Emmett techniques which clients report to have helped reduce symptoms such as hot flushes and joint pain, plus Reiki or Emmett has helped clients to sleep better/for longer).
Research- Here a small research piece found Reflexology a promising therapy for PMS. Reflexology on Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms (PMS).
Also -Different modalities on Insomnia and depression in Perimenopausal, Menopausal and Post-menopausal women found therapies such as Reflexology and Aromatherapy massage showed an overall significant impact on decreasing insomnia and depression in menopausal women. Further research is welcome.
