Fertility Reflexology
Reflexology and the Fertility Journey
I have completed an advanced Reflexology Fertility course (“Supporting the Fertility Journey using Reflexology” Gaia School of Natural Health). It is estimated that around 1 in 7 couples struggle in conceive in the UK. It affects millions of couples and can be a highly stressful and emotional time for those involved. Reflexology is a highly relaxing and enjoyable holistic therapy and can help lower stress and anxiety levels surrounding fertility. Regular treatments can potentially help to balance hormone levels and menstrual cycle irregularities to help create the optimum conditions to encourage ovulation and conception.
Studies found that women who suffer from stress and anxiety produce 20% less eggs during a cycle compared to women who showed no signs of stress (University of California, 2005)
Also, women showing higher levels of adrenaline have a 12% reduction in their chances of conceiving. (Oxford University, 2011)
Treatment Plan
Every couple is different so no one plan can be put in place. If possible it is preferable to work with both of you, as stress and hormone imbalances are not solely a female issue. Ideally if you can commit to 6 months of reflexology this will allow the gradual hormonal and stress level changes and any lifestyle advice to have an effect. I like to treat the female partner weekly for one full cycle and if there are no problems then twice a cycle (around a few days prior to ovulation and a week after ovulation to encourage implantation).
The initial consultation will involve discussing all aspects of your health from what you eat and your lifestyle choices in order to advise on how best to prepare your body for conceiving a child. Before your appointment I will send out a questionnaire for you to complete which will become the basis of our discussions. This will enable me to tailor the reflexology treatments to your specific needs.
If you have any questions at all please give me a call and we can discuss your situation.
I have completed an advanced Reflexology Fertility course (“Supporting the Fertility Journey using Reflexology” Gaia School of Natural Health). It is estimated that around 1 in 7 couples struggle in conceive in the UK. It affects millions of couples and can be a highly stressful and emotional time for those involved. Reflexology is a highly relaxing and enjoyable holistic therapy and can help lower stress and anxiety levels surrounding fertility. Regular treatments can potentially help to balance hormone levels and menstrual cycle irregularities to help create the optimum conditions to encourage ovulation and conception.
Studies found that women who suffer from stress and anxiety produce 20% less eggs during a cycle compared to women who showed no signs of stress (University of California, 2005)
Also, women showing higher levels of adrenaline have a 12% reduction in their chances of conceiving. (Oxford University, 2011)
Treatment Plan
Every couple is different so no one plan can be put in place. If possible it is preferable to work with both of you, as stress and hormone imbalances are not solely a female issue. Ideally if you can commit to 6 months of reflexology this will allow the gradual hormonal and stress level changes and any lifestyle advice to have an effect. I like to treat the female partner weekly for one full cycle and if there are no problems then twice a cycle (around a few days prior to ovulation and a week after ovulation to encourage implantation).
The initial consultation will involve discussing all aspects of your health from what you eat and your lifestyle choices in order to advise on how best to prepare your body for conceiving a child. Before your appointment I will send out a questionnaire for you to complete which will become the basis of our discussions. This will enable me to tailor the reflexology treatments to your specific needs.
If you have any questions at all please give me a call and we can discuss your situation.