Reflexology and Infertility

As Reflexologists we are asked over and over 'Does Reflexology help with infertility?' and 'Can Reflexology help me to conceive?' Infertility is when a couple are unsuccessful in conception after trying for at least a year, in the UK doctors will expect you to try for at least this long before they start investigating and possible referral for IVF. Sometimes infertility is completely unexplained and this accounts for around 15 per cent of cases because of this more women are turning to alternative therapies such as Reflexology.

Reflexology practitioner's will use firm pressure (so it doesn't tickle!) to manipulate each of the points in the toes, feet and ankles to release tension, remove energy blockages, stimulate blood flow and promote healing of both the body and mind. When pressure is applied it stimulates the energy flow from the reflex points to the body. Reflexology helps to balance every system in the body but in particular and in relation to fertility the endocrine system. These are the glands that produce the body's hormones and as we all know hormones play a vital role in fertility. Having said this, it is important to remember that therapists do not claim to be able to promote fertility but only to reduce stress and increase relaxation. However by reducing stress, this may help with fertility.