Every person experiencing any kind of natural therapy will go through the natural healing “crisis”. The natural healing process includes the release of that which has been stored in the body or psyche, that blocks the flow of life force, or contributes to disease. This reaction could manifest on the physical, emotional, or psychological levels. Following the release of such “toxins”, the client will experience growth and rejuvenation on one or all levels. With this in mind, we as therapists encourage the emergence of unnecessary toxins with the detached awareness of letting go and resolving old issues on the emotional level, and correcting damaging patterns on the physical level.

The reaction intensity will mainly depend on the client’s sensitivity and how severe is their condition. Every client will react differently to the treatment, yet it very common to expect the reaction to take place after the third or forth session. It is very important to take time to educate your client regarding the effects of the natural healing process. Many clients quit reflexology treatments all together, since they were not informed of this reaction and they assume reflexology is not working for them. You should encourage your client to change their lifestyle to support the treatments. However, never support the termination of conventional treatment methods without consulting the client’s physician.  

Common symptoms during sessions:

1.      Irritability

2.      Anxiety

3.      Emotional release

4.      Cold feet

5.      Muscle cramps

6.      Fainting

Common symptoms between sessions:

1.      Runny nose (with or without infection)

2.      Excess mucous

3.      Awakening of old infections (sinusitis)

4.      Fever – just for a few hours

5.      Extra visits to the restrooms

6.      Acne or sores throughout the body

7.      Dizziness, nausea or vomiting

8.      Excess eye discharge

9.      Emotional behavior

10. Hyper behavior