Reflexology for acne

[fkehiubbiokizkerx]

Dear reflexologists,
A client has recently asked me to treat her teenage daughter, mainly for skin problems. We did the first treatment last week and I'm sure the balancing capabilities of reflexology could be a great help to her. The trouble is, she is quite sulky and just grunted through the case history and treatment - it might just be her mother who is keen. I am wondering if I should continue to treat her? Do other theraspists have any relevant experience?

Thanks!

Janet, Herts

 

[rainbowet95]

Are you treating her with her mother present? I know that most of us probably would ask for a parent to be present when treating under 16's however this may be stopping her from opening up to you and stopping her from enjoying the treatment. I don't know how you would stand legally (can anyone help out?) but perhaps you could ask her mother to sign a form stating that she gives permission for her daughter to be treated without her present. No teenager likes to be treated like a child as they believe they're already grown up!!

Also I remember reading in another post that children and teens often respond well if they are asked what kind of music they would like on, or they can bring their own CD.

Good luck with htis challenge - it sounds like you will learn a lot from it!

Sarah x

 

[Ryan Crows]

I have recently treated a 15 year old and again not the most communicative but thats just down to age.....i do the consultation quietly, Mum in other room but with door open and again with the treatment. I always make a point asking if its ok to explain things to the parent to the client before talking to the parent and if its alright if i do that, that seems to let them realise they are in control and it is their treatment.

Also dont worry no parent could force a teenager into having a treatment they didnt want!!!!!
T
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[Molly Doll]

Oh Joy!!! As the parent of a darling and gorgeous intelligent 14 year old girl I do feel for you! Welcome to the world of teenagers. She is obviously perfectly normal and functioning totally as would be expected.

I suppose I have developed a bit of a thick skin to it all, it comes and goes anyway and the best thing to do is just ignore it and be your charming self - she should crack at some point and I am sure she is lovely. My daughter says all sorts of things to me when I give her a treatment and not all of it is complementary.

Do you do aromatherapy? I use a blend of Petitgrain and T-Tree oil in Peach that just blitzes spots fantastically well and can recommend it. She could use that at home inbetween treatments and you she will be forever in your debt.

 

[gmeviuogitsitkexl]

She is 16, and her mother was not around during the case study, though she looked in a couple of times during the treatment. Thanks for the tip about tea tree oil Candie. Will suggest it. Sorry TigerBee, didn't understand your sentence which starts 'I always make a point...' as it has about twelve clauses!

I think the problem may relate to my earlier thread about 'nervous reflexology clients' as she was not very happy about baring her feet, and I think that is usually worse with self-conscious youngsters, right?

Thanks all,
Janet

 

[slacker]

Janet, don't forget the Petitgrain, it makes all the difference.

 

[stefan_ptg]

Hi Jane
Ok it was a couple of points but the same thing really, here goes i will try and be more succinct.....

I always ask the client if its ok if i talk to the mum re the treatment etc and do this in front of the client so there is no feeling of being talked about. this gives them a feeling that the treatment is there's and that they are in control of the situation. ie nothing without their permission.

works for me good luck
T
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