Reflexology / reiki - any experiences?

[Jezby]

Hi lovlies,

After TTC now for nearly 16 months aged 36, and one failed pregnancy 9 months ago I am looking to alternatives.

So I am having my 1st reflexology and Reiki session on Wednesday with a someone who is a nurse in a fertility clinic and does this on the side.

I'm under no illusion that it is a magical cure-all but I think anything that gets your mind and body in a better place must be a good thing?

Anyone want to share their experiences - good or bad I'm really interested..

Thanks
J xx

 

[Elven]

I haven't got any experience with it, but just wanted to wish you good luck! I don't think anything like that ever harms your chances, always worth a try.

 

[LucyC]

I don't have any experience of either. I have a friend who has reflexology for other health reasons and she swears by it. Considering having it myself, I'll be interested to see how you get on. Good luck xx

 

[candymycandy]

I don’t have experience of those either but I got pg very quickly after a session of mayan abdominal massage x

 

[Nivetha28]

Hi Jezby, I haven’t had reflexology while TTC but I’ve had it in the past for chronic stomach problems and I really believe it helped loads. I can’t explain the reason behind it but i feel that it made a massive difference. It’s definitely worth a try, if nothing else it’s very relaxing and it’s hard to be relaxed when TTC. I really hope you enjoy it and it helps xx

 

[WolfMamma]

I was trained in reiki many years ago and if nothing else, it'd be a major aid in relaxation! I used to enjoy giving it and i certainly love doing it on myself. Anything to take the edge of TtC stress.

xx

 

[Jezby]

Thanks for your thoughts everyone. I’m really looking forward to my session tomorrow. I’ll let you know how it goes! Xx

 

[Jezby]

Well todays session was very interesting. With limited info on myself she knew which side my spinal fusion was and that there was some tenderness around my reproductive system.

I have a personal theory that my left ovary doesn't work - I always get twinges on the right side, and when I had my mc in Feb it was the right Corpus luteum that popped the egg. She said there was tenderness on the left side and .. so possibly an issue there.

Can't say I felt anything overwhelmingly different afterwards other than a sense of calm and very thirsty.

So lets see... xx

 

[WolfMamma]

Thirsty is an effect of a good session. It's your body telling you to drink and flush out all the bad stuff!

Glad you enjoyed it though.

I would also recommend meditation, again even if you don't believe in the spiritual side, it's amazing for relaxation.

X

 

[MoominGirl]

Glad you enjoyed it Jezby.

I tried reflexology. Also went in in with an open mind. I did enjoy it but I wouldn't say I got anything out of it other than it was nice so I've stopped now. Still having acupuncture which I prefer. Couldn't do both as it would have cost too much!!!