Shorter sessions

[lunabelle]

I was taught to always do the same reflexology routine from client to client because we treat the whole and not specific conditions. Obviously sessions vary slightly depending on what areas draw us in for extra work or pressure or areas that need to be avoided for whatever reason.

I have done 15 minute mini sessions as freebies at a health food store, call centre and telecommunications company hoping to pick up a new clients but i really hate shortening sessions and have a real problem with charging for 15 minute or 1/2 hour sessions because I don't think people will feel a great effect from them.

I am now wondering if this is just a personal feeling I have developed and maybe I'm wrong. Do you do shortened sessions and under what circumstances. How do you shorten your sessions and how do you think it effects the outcome for the client?

For my mini sessions I just do relaxation techniques and then cover each zone which is how I start out every session anyway. I think it is more of a feel good than really therapeutic.

[Dragonflies]

Do you do shortened sessions and under what circumstances.

Only in very rare cases or when offering "samplers" at health fairs and such. In the rare case I offer a 30 minute Rwo Shur for someone with an acute condition like the flu. The session is deep and very focused, while still covering all the reflexes very quickly. I will only offer the 30 minute session if I know the client can return within the week.

For my mini sessions I just do relaxation techniques and then cover each zone which is how I start out every session anyway. I think it is more of a feel good than really therapeutic.

This is how I do my samplers. It gives them enough of a "taste" to see the difference between reflexology and a foot massage. That's the only benefit I can see. I've never had reports after a sampler session to prove that it is as beneficial as a full session. Then again, I've not had reports from each recepient (sp? it's late) either.

A 30 minute Hand Reflexology session or a 15 minute Auricular Therapy session is a whole different matter though. If you're looking to market shorter sessions and are trained in those styles of Reflexology too that might be an option. The hand reflexology would be easy to market to the company you've talking about - carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive use strain candidates might be a good target market. One doesn't realize how much strain and tension they hold in their hands until a good hand massage or hand reflexology is given!

[lunabelle]

I have been putting off studying hand reflexology but perhaps now is time. Thanks, I hadn't thought of that!