Reflecting on my reflexology journey with gratitude & respect for this incredible therapy. Its been a busy and exciting week in the lead up to the book release, and ultimately the culmination of years of experience and hard work.
Yesterday was a full clinic day which is really what this article is all about. Five clients who are all very different, each with their own reason for coming for reflexology. Despite their individual presenting concerns, RLD was the perfect therapeutic solution for each.
Client 1, has been having RLD for 4.5 years to help with the management of breast cancer related lymphoedema of the arm. In this time her swelling has reduced from 29.9% to average 4.5% - 5.5%. Read about her experience in the case-studies and testimonials chapter of the book.
Yesterday was a full clinic day which is really what this article is all about. Five clients who are all very different, each with their own reason for coming for reflexology. Despite their individual presenting concerns, RLD was the perfect therapeutic solution for each.
Client 1, has been having RLD for 4.5 years to help with the management of breast cancer related lymphoedema of the arm. In this time her swelling has reduced from 29.9% to average 4.5% - 5.5%. Read about her experience in the case-studies and testimonials chapter of the book.
Client 2, a young Mum with primary lymphoedema in her legs, who has RLD once a month to help relieve the discomfort of this. The warmer weather exacerbates the symptoms. On arrival she described her legs as, 'feels like they're going to pop' and she also had lower back pain. By the end of the session her jeans were visibly looser and the pain gone.
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Client 3, comes for reflexology intermittently, it had been a few months since her last session. When she arrived she was so tense, feet and legs rigid and difficult to work on. Usually she has a more generaI reflexology, so I hadn't planned on RLD. I always start reflexology & RLD with the diaphragm and spinal cord reflexes, but it was difficult despite my best efforts. So I decided to try working the cervical lymph nodes reflex from the RLD sequence. This is always sedative & soporific for the client. It is how I believe we stimulate the parasympathetic nervous response through the vagus nerve reflex. (Page 106, Chapter 6, Section 3 - See photo). With this, she let go instantly, so I carried on with the RLD sequence. At the end she said that was the most relaxed she's ever felt during any reflexology. |
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Client 4, Another client I haven't seen for a while, has a busy lifestyle with high powered stressful job and a family. Over the years she's had reflexology for various stress related issues. Currently struggling with the menopause and an outbreak of eczema which had spread to her face. Years of experience has shown me that RLD is wonderful for all her symptoms.
Client 5, was new to reflexology, had liposuction at the beginning if the week and was in a lot of pain from the procedure. The consultant advised some post-op MLD and while searching for a practitioner found the RLD website and rang for more information. I explained that what I do is not MLD, discussed the research results and we both agreed its was worth trying as there's a lack of MLD therapists in the area. Without mentioning what might happen during the session, all the usual sensations were present, tingling, flow, slight-almost pins & needles etc.
I believe in 'less-is-more' when it comes to trying to explain our work to clients. It was a remarkable session for both of us.
Client 5, was new to reflexology, had liposuction at the beginning if the week and was in a lot of pain from the procedure. The consultant advised some post-op MLD and while searching for a practitioner found the RLD website and rang for more information. I explained that what I do is not MLD, discussed the research results and we both agreed its was worth trying as there's a lack of MLD therapists in the area. Without mentioning what might happen during the session, all the usual sensations were present, tingling, flow, slight-almost pins & needles etc.
I believe in 'less-is-more' when it comes to trying to explain our work to clients. It was a remarkable session for both of us.
 Reflexology Lymph Drainage - Book
Illustrated step by step guide to the Sally Kay method. Enjoy Sally's personal journey from inspiration to innovation, from the ancient art of reflexology to the research & development of RLD, a modern evidence-based method of reflexology. A ground-breaking step change tool for the reflexology tool box!
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