Reflexology and Insomnia

What insomnia is

Insomnia means trouble sleeping. For some people that is difficulty dropping off. For others it is waking in the night or waking too early. A short run of poor nights is common. When it goes on, it can make ordinary days feel much harder.

The NHS explains insomnia, including when to see a GP, on its insomnia page. Please use that, or your own GP, for medical advice. I do not diagnose sleep problems.

Reflexology and sleep

People often tell me, after a first reflexology treatment, that they slept well that night. I think that is because the treatment is deeply relaxing. It is not a treatment for insomnia, and I cannot promise you will sleep better.

At a first visit I take a little time to hear what is going on. Difficulty sleeping sometimes sits alongside a busy mind, worry, or simply a long stretch without a proper rest. The treatment itself is a calm working of the feet. Some people also like the self-help ideas on this site for evenings at home.

Two newspaper pieces describe one person’s experience of reflexology and sleep. They are personal stories, not research evidence: an article in The Telegraph, and a Daily Mail interview with Kate Humble.

If you would like to book a relaxing treatment, or you know someone who might, please contact and book. You may also like reflexology and mental health.