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Manual pressure applied to set points on the feet, hands and ears. It is one of the traditional and complementary medicine methods defined by the Turkish Ministry of Health.
Conditions it is used for
- Stress and tension
- Sleep problems
- Pain related to muscle tension
- Headache
- Digestive complaints
- General relaxation and wellbeing
A heading appearing here does not mean the procedure will be carried out for that condition, or that a result will follow; the decision is made after the consultation.
What reflexology is
Reflexology applies finger pressure, in a set order, to points on the soles of the feet, the hands and the ears that are associated with different parts of the body. No needles or medicines are used. The areas worked on and the interval between sessions are determined at the consultation.
Regulatory framework
This is one of the traditional and complementary medicine methods defined by the Turkish Ministry of Health and is carried out only by a physician holding the relevant certificate, in a licensed unit. It does not replace the medical treatment a physician has prescribed.
Who it is suitable for
Suitability is determined at the consultation, which takes account of general health, current medicines and any chronic conditions.
The conditions listed at the top of the page are assessed at the consultation. A condition appearing in the list does not mean the procedure will be carried out for it, or that a result will follow; the decision is made after the consultation.
How it is carried out
The procedure is carried out at the practice by the physician. No needles or medicines are used; it does not begin before informed consent is taken.
- The points and method are determined by examination
- The procedure is carried out by the physician as planned
- The response is reviewed afterwards and the next session planned
What to expect afterwards
There may be short-lived tenderness or tiredness afterwards, which usually passes on its own.
Outcomes vary from person to person and the number of sessions is determined after the consultation.
Before the procedure
Regular medicines, known allergies, chronic conditions and pregnancy must be reported to the physician beforehand.
Who it is not suitable for
The procedure is not carried out in the situations below. The list may grow at the consultation; the decision rests with the physician.
- An open wound, infection or fracture on the foot or treatment area
- Deep vein thrombosis (a clot in a leg vein)
- The first three months of pregnancy
- Feverish illness
Frequently asked
Questions about reflexology
How many sessions are needed?
The number of sessions is determined after the consultation. Giving a number in advance would not be right; a plan is made after the assessment and reviewed as it goes.
What should I do before the procedure?
Bring a list of the medicines you take regularly. Tell the practice when booking if you have a known allergy, a chronic condition, or may be pregnant.
Does it replace my medical treatment?
No. This procedure does not replace the medical treatment a physician has prescribed. Do not stop your medicines without your physician's advice.
Who carries out the procedure?
The procedure is carried out at the practice by the physician. Consultation, decision and procedure are handled by the same physician.
The consultation comes first
Book an appointment for a suitability assessment; the decision to proceed is made after the consultation.