You may experience a tingling warmth or a feeling of release in the areas being worked on while the reflexologist stimulates the nervous system to do the work of balancing and releasing. If the reflexologist finds pain, congestion, or tightness during the session, they will apply pressure to work on bringing the body back into balance. This may cause minor discomfort on the foot but should never be painful.

Results vary from person to person, but most clients notice a change after between 3-6 treatments. It is advisable to wait at least 48 hours between reflexology sessions. For a specific illness or condition, your practitioner can advise, but weekly sessions for a month or two are common. For maintenance and general wellbeing, one or two treatments a month is normal. If you're going through a stressful time or have pain, you might want weekly or fortnightly sessions.

Firstly, the reflexologist will ask you for a brief medical history and check your feet for broken skin or rashes. Your practitioner will ask you to lie on a massage table or sit in a comfortable chair, fully dressed, with your feet exposed. They may then cleanse your feet with a warm towel or solution before starting the treatment. Using their thumbs and fingers, the reflexologist will apply pressure to specific reflex points on your feet, targeting areas related to different parts of your body.

A typical reflexology massage session usually lasts between 30 and 60 minutes. Your first appointment will take slightly longer, as your reflexologist will take a medical history and discuss the reasons for your visit in detail.