The table below answers some frequently asked questions about what happens during and after a treatment session
| | Reflexology | | Champissage |
In general...
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Works on the whole system via manipulation of reflex points on the feet or hands |
| Works directly on the upper back and arms, shoulders, neck, head and face
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How long does a
session last?
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Forty-five to sixty minutes
(Additional time is required in the initial session for the taking of a detailed case history)
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Twenty to thirty minutes
(Additional time is required in the initial session for the taking of a brief case history)
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What will you do
when you are
treating me?
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Work on your feet, lower leg and possibly your hands. The touch is a light movement of thumbs
and fingers assisted by a small amount of powder.
No tools, implements or oils are used.
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Work on your upper back, upper arms, shoulders, neck, head and face. The touch ranges from light to firm depending on the area being worked.
Oils can be used for the treatment of the scalp and hair, if required. |
What specific clothing
should I wear?
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Trousers with a leg wide enough to facilitate massage of the calf muscle, or a skirt.
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A shirt or top which covers the back, shoulders and upper arms
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Will I have to remove any clothing?
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| Shoes and...
socks/tights/stockings
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| No clothing, but necklaces, earrings and any face piercing
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How long will a
course of treatment
last?
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Most people find some benefit after a couple of treatments - a typical course lasts for six sessions. Regular maintenance treatments have proved popular with many clients
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Most people find three or four treatments are beneficial. Further
regular maintenance sessions have proved popular with many clients
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