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I suggest that you review here some common and practical questions, which will allow you to fully understand the course of the sessions:

Reflexology: Should I wash my feet before coming?

No, this is not necessary. At the beginning of the protocol, I will refresh your feet with cleansing wipes.

Reflexology: I have toe fungus, can I come?

YES! I will wear gloves for the reflexology treatment, it is not blocking.

Reflexology: I can't stand people touching my feet. Can I benefit from reflexology?

I propose that you start with hand reflexology. Then, if you enjoyed reflexology practice on the hands, you might want to try foot reflexology!

Reflexology: What should I do during the session?

This time is for you.

If you want to chat with me, it will be with pleasure! If you feel like resting and being silent, that will be ok for me too!

A mix of both can also be appropriate.

In any case, we will discuss your feelings at the end of the session.

Reflexology: What advice can you give for the period preceding the session?

Here are some tips to promote your comfort and the work of reflexology:

• Do not come on an empty stomach for more than 8 hours to a reflexology session

• Do not come within an hour of a meal (full stomach)

• Do not drink any alcohol in the hour before the session

• Do not smoke 1/2 hour before the session

Reflexology : What reactions can I expect after a session?

• After a reflexology treatment, reactions specific to each individual and their physiological and emotional state may appear, often within 24 to 72 hours of the session.

• Each body reacts differently, depending on the perception of the person, the way they listen to their body, the importance of the disorders and their seniority. 

• Whether pleasant or unpleasant, all reactions are good! There are never any negative effects or "side effects" in reflexology. All these reactions are normal, and they testify to the effectiveness of the session: the body expresses itself and eliminates toxins. Once you have passed this milestone, the positive effects of reflexology will be felt.

Reflexology: Feet or hands, foot or hand reflexology, how to choose?

Some people prefer handling on their hands while others prefer handling on their feet!

As for the effectiveness of the two processes, it is quite a debate!

In general, foot reflexology is considered more effective, feet being more sensitive because they are locked all day in shoes. It can also be argued that, playing a major role in survival, feet are more richly innervated and therefore react better to acupressure exerted.

My personal experience is that hand reflexology brings even greater relaxation than the feet, it seems to me to act even more strongly on the psyche.

In addition, for those who seek to recover all the functionality of their hands or to preserve an independent way of life (pressing a key, pulling a zipper, unscrewing a cork, grasping objects...), hand reflexology is a good choice.

Reflexology : What are the supplementary health insurance coverages?

On request, an invoice for your health insurance will be given to you during reflexology sessions only.

• Social Security does not pay for reflexology sessions. To obtain reimbursement for complementary practices, it is better to have a good mutual insurance company or health insurance that offers this type of service.

• A certain number of mutuals reimburse them and more and more of them are adhering to this philosophy. But it is necessary to check what type of complementary practice it is.

• Check with your organization to find out which services it reimburses. It often offers suitable packages.

• /!\ Many health insurance companies offer an alternative medicine guarantee, also called well-being and prevention or even alternative medicine . However, care is often limited to a few professionals (psychologist, homeopath, osteopath, naturopath, etc.). It is therefore necessary to check the presence of a reflexologist in the policy coverage. If the mutual remains evasive, without giving a list, you can contact it directly to find out if it reimburses reflexology. 

Please use the following link to access a documentation gathered by Reflexologist professional associations in the first semester of 2022 (non-exhaustive list):

https://syndicat-reflexologues.com/ressources/REFLEXO_Etat_1er_sem_2022_Mutuelles.pdf

Massage : What advice can you give for the period preceding the session, to make the most of the massage?

• To get the most out of a massage, it is recommended to:

• Hydrate well before

• Eat light (in the case of an abhyanga massage, a delay of one hour must be respected after a meal)

• Dress comfortably

• Arrive early, don't get stressed

• Communicate your needs

• During the massage: Just relax and enjoy the moment!

Body massage: How should I dress for the session? (underwear)

Ayurvedic Abhyanga Massage:

• The oil used has good penetration into the skin, and you will not need to shower after the massage before getting dressed. It will be enough to pat yourself dry with a towel to remove excess massage oil.

• The massaged person is in underwear or a 2-piece swimsuit. For the massage on the back of the person lying on her stomach, it is more pleasant to be able to unfasten the bra or the top of the swimsuit, if necessary, but it is not an obligation.

•  It is strongly advised not to wear underwear or swimsuits made of fragile/delicate textiles , due to the use of massage oil.

Lymphatic draining wellness massage:

• It is a non-messy massage, as it does not require greasy or oily products.

• The massaged person is in underwear or a 2-piece swimsuit. For the massage on the back of the person lying on her stomach, it is more pleasant to be able to unfasten the bra, if necessary, but it is not an obligation. 

• So, no special precautions regarding your underwear for this type of massage!

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The reflexologist is a professional in the helping relationship, prevention and stress management. It mobilizes the self-regulation process of the person consulting, by stimulating the reflex zones (plantar, palmar, cranio-facial, ...) in order to restore the balance of the metabolism.

It is based on neuroendocrine and neuro-vegetative foundations, and fluid circulation to apprehend the person as a whole and accompany him towards a better balance.

• The reflexologist undertakes to exercise his activity with humanity, probity and loyalty.

• The reflexologist undertakes to always observe the fundamental principle of respect for the human person.

• The reflexologist aims to restore as much autonomy as possible to the person consulting and gives them complete freedom of therapeutic choice.

• The reflexologist does not make any medical diagnosis and does not intervene in any therapeutic decision.

• The reflexologist adopts an attitude of absolute reserve and professional secrecy towards all the people consulted. He undertakes to respect the confidentiality of the information collected during the individual support.

• The reflexologist admits to receiving reasonable fees in accordance with the ethics of the profession.

• The reflexologist agrees not to support or feed the excesses, the wanderings (emotional or spiritual, addictive or perverse) or the projections of their clients. It remains authentic in the strict and exclusive approach of the reflexologist who is neither a doctor, nor a psychologist, nor a spiritual master, nor an emotional substitute.

• The reflexologist undertakes to respect the limits of his knowledge. He directs the person consulting to another professional when he requires treatment or therapeutic assistance that does not fall within his competence.

Legislation

Given the law of 30.04.1946, decree 60669 of article l.489 and the decree of 8.10.1996, modified by decree n ° 2000-577 of June 27, 2000 and article law n ° 2016- 41 published in the Official Journal on January 27, 2016 by the modification of article L. 4321-1, all the services and techniques offered do not replace any medical treatment or physiotherapy and do not dispense with a diagnosis established by your doctor. They come from ancestral Traditional Methods aimed at restoring the body's balance through well-being techniques, physical relaxation and stress-free relaxation.

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Hello!

My name is Magalie. After studying engineering in France and the United States, I moved to Clermont-Ferrand to start my career. I worked for 19 years in IT in a large multinational company. Over the years, through encounters, trials, joys and awareness, I felt the need to give another direction to my life, and this momentum materialized through my professional retraining in the field of well-being and aid relationship. It was time for me to regain the intelligence of my hands...

On a personal level, it took me several years to deconstruct a certain number of not necessarily positive beliefs on which I had built myself, and to rebuild myself on new bases. What an adventure! Adventure that I did not lead alone... but accompanied by benevolent and attentive therapists. We are masters of our own boat, but a helping hand is always welcome, and we teach each other!

Reflexology and wellness massages seemed obvious to me to start this new path, and to accompany people in search of reconnection with themselves. Indeed, these are natural, gentle, manual and ancestral health practices, which take into account the whole person (body, emotions, feelings, mind...).

I had the opportunity to train in my city, with teachers passionate about their art and lovers of nature and humanity (Myrtéa Formations, Excellence Formation 63). The training I received corresponds to the services I offer on this site. Of course, I continue to train myself to deepen and expand my know-how! Moreover, from my scientific studies, I retain a sense of rigor and intellectual honesty.

Hope to meet you soon!

Thank you 🙏 

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