When shouldn’t you have Reflexology?

Even Reflexology is an extremely safe healing practice, be aware of a few contraindications or times when reflexology might not be a wise choice.

Foot Injuries: Patients with foot fractures, unhealed wounds, or active gout in the foot should avoid reflexology. Patients with osteoarthritis that impacts the foot or ankle, or those with vascular disease of the legs or feet, should consult with their primary provider prior to beginning reflexology on the feet. You van, however, still get reflexology treatment on your hands and ears.

Pregnancy: For women in early pregnancy (the first 6 weeks), the reflexology session is altered by treating the uterine and ovarian reflex points more gently or by avoiding them altogether. In general, caution should be exercised during pregnancy because of reports that stimulation may cause contractions.

Blood Clotting Issues: Clients who report current thrombosis or embolism (which is an obstruction of the pulmonary artery or a branch of it by free floating blood clot or embolus) should not receive reflexology therapy, since reflexology improves circulation, it could potentially cause a clot to move towards the heart or brain. The same when someone is intoxicated, Alcohol and Reflexology is a bad combination and can contribute to blood clotting.

In General, I will use always plastic gloves. for safety and special for Risks of Covid. Further for stay away from open wounds, or not to treat areas that are compromised.