5 Signs that the body is responding to reflexology work

Signs that the body is receiving reflexology work through the power of the nervous system

1) The Face Will Itch

Sometimes this includes other areas of the body as well as the face. When the nervous system is stimulated an internal ‘static’ is generated inside the body which is felt as a compulsive need to scratch. The itching is normally on the face because of its proximity to the brain, which is the center of processing this static.

2) The Muscles Will Twitch

When deep tension is held within a muscle group, the tension must be discharged before reaching full relaxation. Which muscles twitch and how many times is also extremely significant, but the twitching during a session is a sure sign that the tension is being released from the nervous system.

3) The Breathing Will Change

This often happens when clients fall asleep (and most do!), but the breathing changes refer to spontaneous inhales and the occasional cessation of breath. Out of nowhere, and without conscious thought, clients will take deep breaths as the body resets its normal breathing rhythm. Sometimes a small pause (cessation) of the breath is also a side effect of the reset.

4) The Stomach Will Gurgle

Stomach noises are common and can be embarrassing for some clients even when they’re warned. I love to hear your stomach during a session! It is a powerful sign of the body’s self-healing process. Movement in the gut is a huge benefit of reflexology and is a sign that the body is receiving the work properly.

5) Areas of Tenderness Will Change

Before beginning a session with a new client, I ask my client to rate their levels of pain, stress, and energy. During the session, I emphasize any reflex areas of the client’s body areas that were painful. I also note areas of the feet that have changes in texture or pain responses from my clients. At the end of the session, I ask my clients how they are feeling. Many report that their pain, tenderness, or tension is now reduced or eliminated from the areas mentioned at the beginning of the session. Others report that they “feel great all over”.