FERTILITY REFLEXOLOGY
Support on
your fertility journey
A calm, natural way to support your body and mind during preconception, fertility treatment and every step inbetween.
How reflexology can help
I work with women who are trying to conceive naturally as well as those going through fertility investigations, IUI or IVF. Trying for a baby can start to take over far more of your life than you expected. There can be cycle tracking, appointments, tests, medication, waiting and a lot of emotions that are difficult to switch off from. Reflexology gives you a bit of space within all of that.
TRYING TO CONCEIVE NATURALLY
Trying naturally can still feel anything but natural when it has been going on for a while. Months can start revolving around ovulation, fertile windows, the two week wait and disappointing pregnancy tests....and it can become difficult not to think about it. Reflexology cannot promise to help you get pregnant and I would never suggest that it can. What I can offer is regular time where you don’t have to do anything, track anything or make another decision. For some clients, that becomes a really important part of getting through.
REFLEXOLOGY DURING
IVF
I also see lots of women who are going through IVF or other fertility treatment. If that’s you, just let me know where you are in your treatment when you come in. You might be preparing to start medication, in the middle of stimulation, waiting for egg collection, preparing for transfer or in the dreaded waiting stage afterwards.There is already so much to remember during IVF that I don’t want reflexology to become another thing you need to get right. You tell me where you are and how you are feeling, and I adapt the appointment around that.
WHAT HAPPENS AT A FERTILITY REFLEXOLOGY APPOINTMENT?
Your first appointment gives us time to talk about what has been happening so far. That might include your menstrual cycle, how long you have been trying, any investigations or treatment you are having, medication and anything else you think is relevant. You don’t have to arrive with everything written down or know exactly what you want from the treatment. We can talk it through together.
After that, you get comfortable and I begin the reflexology treatment. You stay fully clothed apart from your socks and shoes. You can chat during the treatment if you feel like it, or you can completely switch off.
Frequently Asked Questions
DO I NEED TO COME AT A PARTICULAR TIME IN MY CYCLE?
Not necessarily. Some people like to book around particular parts of their cycle, while others simply come regularly because they find the treatment relaxing. There isn’t one fixed schedule that everyone needs to follow. If you’re having fertility treatment, we can work around your clinic timetable too.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I COME?
There is no rule. Some clients come weekly for a while, others come every couple of weeks or whenever they feel they need it. Lots of my clinets come once a month. I don’t believe in telling people that they need to book a certain number of treatments. It needs to work around your life and your budget.
CAN I HAVE REFLEXOLOGY WHILE HAVING IVF?
In most cases, yes. Reflexology is something you can use alongside your fertility treatment. If there is anything unusual going on medically, or your clinic has given you specific advice about complementary therapies, follow their guidance and let me know.
WHAT IF I DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT FERTILITY FOR AN HOUR?
Then we don’t have to. Some clients want to talk through everything because it feels good to have somewhere to say it all. Other clients are completely fed up with talking about fertility and want an hour where nobody asks them about it. Both are fine. Once I have the information I need to treat you safely, the appointment is yours.
LOCATION
I offer fertility reflexology from my home treatment room in Alexandra Palace, North London. I see clients from Crouch End, Muswell Hill, Hornsey, Highgate and further across North London. I send full directions when you book.
BOOKING
If you’re not sure whether it is right for you at the moment, send me a message and we can have a chat first.