What you resist, persists!
Carl Gustav Jung
Foot reflexology is a method without side effects which is based on the theory that the points and areas of the feet reflect all parts of the body, including the psychoemotional sphere. During a foot reflexology session the naturopath works on the client's feet, applying light pressure and manipulating specific points, with the aim of promoting general well-being and alleviating any symptoms or tension.
1. How the first foot reflexology session typically takes place (approximately 60 minutes long)
Medical history
Since the linguistic difference (I am Italian!) could create misunderstandings, before the meeting I kindly ask you to fill out and send me the medical history QUESTIONNAIRE. The anamnesis is a collection of useful and necessary information for the therapist to get to know the client and better understand his challenges and desires.
Together, after a careful evaluation, the objectives to be achieved are established.
Introduction to completing the medical history questionnaire
The purpose of the collection is, solely and exclusively, to recommend the most suitable therapeutic paths and remedies.
Each question, except where expressly stated, refers to average habits over a period of time that must not exceed three months.
The medical history has no diagnostic value.
At the end of the questionnaire you will find a space where you can add details or information that you consider important, relating to the topics considered.
The correct completion of the questionnaire is your responsibility and any omission or error, especially regarding the mandatory questions, could compromise the success of the therapeutic process.
Before proceeding with completing the questionnaire, I kindly ask you to read and sign the INFORMED CONSENT, where you declare that you are at least 18 years old and which shows that I am a naturopath and that the data collected will not be disclosed in any way.
N.B. THE QUESTIONNAIRE IS COMPOSED OF ESSENTIAL AND OPTIONAL QUESTIONS (HIGHLIGHTED IN PURPLE). THE ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS ARE USED TO ADVISE THE MOST SUITABLE THERAPEUTIC PATHS AND REMEDIES IN THE PRESENT TIME. THE OPTIONAL QUESTIONS HELP THE THERAPIST TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE CONTEXT IN WHICH THE DISCOMFORT OR THE REQUEST TO IMPLEMENT THEIR WELL-BEING IS PLACED.
Foot manipulation/massage
The naturopath applies light pressure with the fingers of the hands on the points and reflex zones of the feet. Each point corresponds to a specific part of the body which, in turn, has a resonance with the psychoemotional sphere.
The pressure is gradual and varies in intensity depending on the customer's needs.
The sensation can be described as a gentle or slightly painful pressure; if the perception becomes particularly unpleasant, the client will have to report it to the naturopath who will reduce the pressure or decide to make use of other supports (such as, for example, Bach flowers) to be more effective in the therapy.
Conclusion
The naturopath collects the client's sensations/requests and gently dismisses him.
N.B. Foot reflexology can be integrated with Bach flowers and the metamorphic technique (for further information go to the methods I use).
2. When foot reflexology is useful
As a gentle method with no side effects, it is complementary to medical therapies of all kinds, integrating and supporting people from a physical and psycho-emotional point of view, even in the presence of particularly invasive and important pathologies.
Very useful as a preventive therapy, where the symptoms are mild and modest, foot reflexology has proven to be statistically significant in cases of:
3. How often to undergo foot reflexology treatments
There is no single answer, but as it is a gentle and profound rebalancing technique, we recommend a course of at least 7/10 sessions, on a weekly basis, to obtain tangible and long-lasting results.
