Reflexology in Stone, Staffordshire
Reflexology for Fertility
"Jo is a kind, caring and extremely knowledgeable lady who knows what my body is doing before I do!! My weekly treatments to guide us on our fertility journey are a real help both physically and mentally! I've now discovered facial reflexology with this wonderful lady to aide the relaxation aspect too. 5* and beyond. This lady is an angel in disguise who works empathetically with her patients to heal and relax. Thank you Jo xx"
Melissa, September 2018
Thinking about Fertility Reflexology, but still have some questions?
• Are you thinking about starting a family?
• Been trying for a while, but with no luck?
• Not sure if you’re ovulating?
• Do you want to optimise your chances of getting pregnant?
• Have you been pregnant before but finding it hard this time around?
• Have you had miscarriages but don’t know why?
• Are you having assisted conception treatments, such as IVF, IUI or ICSI?
• Do you have PCOS or endometriosis?
• Are there sperm count or motility problems?
If this is you, and you want to do something different this time - something that will also help with stress levels and hormone balance - then you may want to consider Reproflexology™ (Reproductive Reflexology).
Some couples struggle to get pregnant, and this can understandably be very stressful and emotional. This stress, in turn, can impede your chances of conceiving, and so the vicious cycle continues.
The Reproflexology™ treatments that I specialise in, here at Barefoot, are
designed to treat all areas of male and female fertility, whether you’re trying naturally or having assisted cycles.
The treatments are specifically designed to help women reach a balance in their cycles and hormone levels, optimise ovulation and help with early pregnancy. They can also help men optimise their
fertility too. Reproflexology can also be used before, during or after assisted conception. I am fully trained to work with the drug regime that is being used.
"I booked in with Jo for repro-reflexology to prepare for an upcoming frozen embryo transfer using assisted fertility. I was also going through a very difficult time emotionally preparing for the tragic loss of my terminally ill father. Jo is a fabulous therapist who not only offered compassion and support, but also a wealth of knowledge. Imagine my surprise when after 6 years of trying, including major surgery and a successful cycle of IVF, we recently fell pregnant naturally and I was blessed with being able to share the news with my Dad hours before he passed. I will be forever grateful to Jo for all her help and I continue to receive treatment as part of my self care regime through pregnancy and beyond. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
Alaine, November 2019
This is a 25 minute video showing the founder of the ARR, Barbara Scott explaining the principles of Fertility Reflexology - it describes beautifully how we work!
Reflexology is deeply relaxing and it helps the body and mind to reach a balance, and this in turn is thought to affect the balancing of hormones. Reproflexology™ for preconception is excellent for everyone who is considering getting pregnant, whether you have any problems or not. It’s a great way to ensure that your body is at its best and ready for the forthcoming months.
Many couples have found it very helpful to receive Reflexology treatments when dealing the stress and emotional upheavals linked with assisted conception methods, after miscarriages or just due to the disappointments from not getting pregnant. As every person is treated as an individual, the treatments are bespoke to each person’s requirements and to work with whatever stage of the fertility plan you are at.
When you come for your appointment, a detailed and full consultation is taken with you. After this, an individual conception treatment program will be designed according
to your requirements, including which treatments would be best for you and how often you would need to have a treatment. You will also be offered some additional advice to ensure that you increase
your chances of getting pregnant and staying pregnant.
Reproflexology™ (Reproductive Reflexology) is a specialised form of Reflexology used to help conception. The aim is to correct any hormonal imbalances, improve physical conditions, manage stress levels, and correct any cycle irregularities in order to achieve this.
It can be used as a stand-alone treatment to enhance your natural fertility or with all forms of assisted conception including Clomid, IUI, IVF and ICSI. It can also be used to support individuals and couples using surrogacy or donors in IVF cycles.
Although conventional Reflexology should be used with caution during fertility treatments, Reproflexology™ has been specifically developed to work in tandem with all assisted conception protocols. The techniques have been developed over many years, and have proved to be effective and beneficial in improving outcomes, alleviating symptoms, and helping couples to improve their fertility.
I am a full member of the Association of Reproductive Reflexologists and I'm trained, using structured and prescriptive treatment protocols, to support couples through all phases of their conception programme.
For more information about Reproflexology, how it was developed and how it works, please go to The Association of Reproductive Reflexologists
Charting Your Temperature Throughout Your Cycle
If you'd like to find out more about your menstrual cycle and what is happening to your body throughout each month, it's a good idea to keep a chart of your body temperature (Basal Body Temperature or BBT). I would recommend going to fertilityfriend.com and using their free charting tool. This chart will be important when you come for your initial consultation so get started now!
If you're interested in Reproflexology and would like to be considered for a course of treatments, please download and complete the questionnaire below and email to me:
jo@barefoot-reflexology.co.uk
and we can help you on your journey to conception.
Female conditions which may be helped through Reproflexology™:
- regulating the cycle
- progesterone deficiency
- heavy but regular bleeds - menorrhagia
- an absence of periods usually created by a hormonal imbalance -amenorrhoea
- intermenstrual bleeding - during the menstrual cycle
- infrequent bleeding - oligomenorrhoea
- painful periods - dysmenorrhoea
- pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
- endometriosis/adenomyosis - when the inner lining of the uterus breaks through the muscle wall of the uterus
- fibroids
- infection/inflammation of the fallopian tubes - salpingitis
- pain on vaginal penetration, including sexual penetration - vaginismus
- inflammation/infection of the cervix - cervicitis
Male conditions which may be helped:
- the after-effects of mumps (this may cause a problem in men if they go on to develop Orchitis - inflammation of the testicles as this can damage sperm production)
- low testosterone
- varicocele (varicose vein affecting the testicle)
- vasectomy reversal (it should be noted that it can take up to a year post-reversal for sperm production to return to normal)
- hydrocele (a collection of fluid in the scrotum surrounding the testicles)
- prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland usually due to bacterial infection)
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