An effective Reflexology or Indian Head Massage treatment should:

• Boost your circulation

• Release toxins into your body systems

• Balance your energy and emotional systems

• Boost your digestive system

• Assist your immune system

Therefore, in the 12 hours after treatment, you should try to:

• Relax - save any new found energy for the healing processes that may require it

• Drink plenty of water or herbal tea

• Eat lightly and avoid alcohol and caffeine

Despite all the benefits of Reflexology and Indian Head Massage, several side-effects are possible. We call this a ‘healing response’, and it’s nothing to worry about.

These include:

• Tiredness / headache / dizziness

• Excess urination / flatulence

• Emotional swings

• Increased perspiration

• A temporary worsening of the symptoms of medical conditions - this is a part of the healing process and will be short-lived

All of our treatments will also have served to move energy around your body. As such, a ‘healing response’ is similarly expected. Personally, I always experience headaches the day after. You may find that the relaxation you hopefully feel is mixed up with expectations, emotions and questions of 'what next?' . So, for the days after your treatment I recommend to:

• Drink plenty of water or herbal tea

• Allow time for rest - easier said than done, I know!

• Eat lightly and avoid alcohol and caffeine

• Be gentle with yourself - allow your emotions to flow 

• Take time to notice how you are and be patient with all that emerges - try writing things down as they come up if you like. Nobody else has to read it.

• Be open to asking questions and being curious about the process - try to remain neutral about your reactions, zero self-judgement!