Trying to conceive? How reflexology could help you
Approximately one in six couples experience fertility problems while trying to conceive and there are many factors that can affect fertility. Many couples who are finding themselves in this situation have found natural help through reflexology.
Joanne Buckley has been trained in reflexology and specific techniques for enhancing fertility and maternity care by David Wayte - a leading reflexologist with many years experience and success in helping couples overcome infertility, who was also filmed for the BBC3 series 'Make Me A Baby'.
Joanne specialises in reflexology treatments for fertility, and has her own success stories, and whilst there are no guarantees of course, many clients have found reflexology has helped them to conceive where everything else has failed. Reflexology is incredibly calming and relaxing and can help balance the hormones that are fundamental to the optimum functioning of the reproductive system. Reflexology can be particularly beneficial for women suffering from endometriosis and PCOS for example.
Reflexology helps:
Regulate the menstrual cycle
Boost blood circulation
The whole body to relax
Stimulate endorphin release - the feel good hormone
Create a balanced environment for conception to take place
Stress and conception
There is no doubt that stress can play a very significant factor in an individuals ability to conceive and reflexology is highly succesful as a method of managing and reducing stress. Often, the longer you are trying to conceive, the greater the stress, and a viscious cycle can be triggered. Reflexology can help reduce this stress which inturn leads to improvements in overall health.
Treatments
Joanne takes great pride in offering a caring and confidential service to all Clients and is able to draw upon her own experience of infertility to provide understanding along with sensible holistic treatment plans to suit your specific needs. Joanne offers a 9 week course of treatment developed specifically to enhance fertility. The course of treatment also includes aftercare advice that aims to help boost fertility and to assist clients in between sessions. If you are unsure about how reflexology can help you, you can also book a single consultation and initial session first and Joanne will be happy to discuss your treatment options with you.
It is important to note that there are a number of factors that can affect a couple's ability to conceive - in nearly 30% of cases the cause is attributed to the female, 30% to the male, 30% to both and 10% unexplained. It is therefore very beneficial to consider treatments for both partners if you are having problems conceiving.
Client testimonials
"I decided to have reflexology as I was finding it difficult to conceive. I found the whole treatment process extremely relaxing and that it helped with my overall sense of wellbeing. I'm now nearly four months pregnant and am totally convinced that reflexology was one of the main factors in achieving this" Update: Joanne is delighted to report that this particular client now has a healthy and beautiful baby girl.
"I just wanted to say thank you for everything you have done for me. It was definitely the reflexology that has helped - on the basic level of relaxation, but i think it has definitely helped in regulating my cycle as well. I just want to say a very very big thank you! The advice you have given me has been invaluable to me as well - it has been good to have you as an independent party to talk to."
Futher reading about reflexology and infertility
Useful resources
http://www.hfea.gov.uk/fertility.html
www.zitawest.com
www.fertilityfriends.co.uk