Patients often visit Therapeutic Reflexologists because they experience certain signs and symptoms; read more in today’s post.
A sign is an objective observation made by a therapist or practitioner while a symptom is subjective based on the patient’s perception, for example, as a Therapeutic Reflexologist I can observe hard skin on a patient’s foot; that is a sign, but how much pain a patient experiences in the foot cannot be measured; it is a sign based on the patient’s interpretation. As a Therapeutic Reflexologist, it is necessary to be aware of signs and symptoms the patient experiences.
Patients often visit Therapeutic Reflexologists because they experience certain signs and symptoms, and they would either like to know if Therapeutic Reflexology can help to alleviate it or if Therapeutic Reflexology can treat or cure it. It should be clearly mentioned that Therapeutic Reflexology is a formally recognised and regulated healthcare therapy and as such, it cannot make any guarantees of success while it should also be mentioned that Therapeutic Reflexology does not treat specific signs, symptoms or medical conditions. So, what does Therapeutic Reflexology do?
Therapeutic Reflexology assists your body to heal itself or at least, assists your body to attempt in restoring balance where the body is experiencing any form of imbalance. The body is designed to use its innate healing ability to heal itself and restore balance in itself, for example, when you cut yourself and you bleed, the body will do the necessary to let the blood clot to prevent you from losing too much blood. If something is irritating your throat or your lungs, your body will naturally make you cough in order to eliminate the foreign irritation; that is the body’s innate healing and restoration ability.
Due to our modern lifestyles and often even due to the food we eat that is obtained through modern agricultural methods, the body may not be able to fully restore itself to optimum levels, and then it may act out in a way where you may observe and experience certain signs and symptoms. At that point in time, you usually try to assist the body to overcome the signs and symptoms; sometimes you obtain natural products over the counter, sometimes you need to see a doctor to prescribe medication, or sometimes you need to see a therapist that can assist you with a specific type of therapy to assist.
When you decide to visit a Therapeutic Reflexologist, you usually want to experience alleviation of certain signs or symptoms, but you have to realise that every person reacts differently to treatment and what one person experiences, may not necessarily be experienced by the next person. In Therapeutic Reflexology, every person is treated as an individual, and outcomes are monitored, discussed and a treatment plan is established as a result for each person. From practical experience as a Therapeutic Reflexologist, I know that people usually experience an improved quality of life as a result of Therapeutic Reflexology treatment and although illness conditions do not magically disappear, alleviation of certain signs and symptoms are definitely possible.
In the times we are living in at the moment, characterised by the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccinations, it is not strange to see patients presenting with certain signs and symptoms; some of the signs and symptoms may be due to possible COVID-19 infection while other signs and symptoms may be as a result of you having taken the COVID-19 vaccine. At the private practice of Christo Scheepers Therapeutic Reflexologist, we try to stay as up to date with developments regarding the pandemic, the vaccines, and the possible side-effects of the vaccines, because if you present with any signs and symptoms that may potentially be linked to the pandemic or as a severe side-effect to the vaccine, it is my responsibility as a therapist to refer you to a doctor for a proper diagnosis to ensure your safety, but also the safety of other patients. You can rest assured that at this practice, we do everything in our power to comply with all hygiene, health, and safety protocols to ensure your safety and the safety of others.
Patients consult with Therapeutic Reflexologist for a variety of reasons, but some of the more common reasons may include when they experience constant pain, discomfort, insomnia, infertility, peripheral neuropathy, stress, and sometimes even idiopathic conditions for which there are no known causes, yet the signs and symptoms are experienced. Usually, patients love to receive Therapeutic Reflexology to relax, reduce their stress, calm their minds and emotions, while increasing overall wellbeing.
If you are experiencing certain signs and symptoms; have you ever considered a Therapeutic Reflexology appointment?
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Christo A. Scheepers: Therapeutic Reflexologist
Dip.T.R.(Cum Laude) [IARAMT]
AHPCSA: A11945
Pr. No.: 1080000737453
Tel. 072-800 7243