When choosing a reflexologist to work with we would all like to know that we are in the hands of a professional, caring therapist who is knowledgeable in their field.
With all the therapists out there how do you find the right one for you? When looking for therapy the first question you should ask yourself is: –
‘What do I want to achieve from my chosen therapy?’
This will help you to decide which type of therapist and therapy is best for you.
- Do I want relief from a physical ache or tension in a muscle?
- Am I looking for some mental and physical relaxation?
- Do I need help reducing and managing my stress or anxiety levels?
- How often do I want a treatment? Just a one-off treatment? A regular monthly treatment? One treatment every 3-4 months?
- Am I looking for something to support my general health and well-being or a pampering session?
Armed with your answers to these questions you can now start searching for your ideal therapist.
Now use these 5 questions to help you focus when doing more research.
1. Are they qualified in the treatment I require?
They should have a certificate from their training provider which states that they have undergone the necessary training and are now qualified in that treatment.
2. Are they registered?
If they are registered with a professional body, they are required to follow a code of ethics and abide by the code of conduct and professional practice of that organisation. They should have a certificate or letter from their registered organisation confirming that they are registered.
3. Are they insured?
As well as being insured to perform the treatments they deliver, the insurance should also cover public liability.
4. Do they offer a full consultation prior to your first treatment?
A full, confidential consultation will give the therapist information about you, your health and your lifestyle. This information will help to give you the best treatment for you and possibly highlight the cause of your discomfort.
5. Have they been recommended to you or do they have some favourable reviews?
A word-of-mouth referral is always a good indication of a therapist’s credibility. You can check out the therapist on their social media, their website and via therapist search engines. Also, have a look at the website for the professional body they are registered with.
Once you’ve narrowed down your search using the questions above, give your list of potential therapists a ring.
Talk to them about what you are looking to achieve from having treatments. Most professional therapists will be happy to offer a free 5-10 minute chat. I try to speak to most of my clients for a mini consultation as this allows me to find out how I can help them and it helps them to find out a little bit about me and how I work.
At the end of this process, you should have found a therapist that you are happy to work with who can support you on your way to gaining better health and to feeling uplifted physically, mentally and emotionally.
Here’s what Sharon had to say…
“When I decided to have a course of treatments I was suffering with stress and felt stuck in my life, unable to make decisions. I found my reflexology treatments to be very relaxing. After completing my course of treatments I feel calmer, less stressed and mentally relaxed. My course of treatments has definitely had a positive effect on me as I now don’t overthink things so much, I have more self-confidence and I’m feeling more positive. I would highly recommend a course of treatments with Sharon.”
Sharon, Tamworth
If you would like to know how working with me can help you, get in touch now.
About Sharon
Sharon lives with her partner, Geoff, in Warwickshire and they have two adult children. She worked for over 25 years in an office environment, gaining qualifications to degree level in finance, business and management. While there Sharon witnessed and experienced many stressful situations and suffered illnesses that were stress-related.
Sharon was advised to make some changes to her lifestyle which included trying complementary therapies. After experiencing the benefits of complementary treatments, Sharon decided to retrain and share her knowledge and experiences to help others recognise and manage their own physical and emotional stress and anxiety levels.
Sharon has been working as a complementary therapist for over 15 years now, and she loves helping people manage and reduce their stress levels, to feel uplifted, focused, positive and empowered about their lives.
