Insomnia

[estimator01]

I always have at least two regular clients (reflexology here) who come to me with Insomnia complaints. Does anyone else see a lot of Insomnia clients? Do you find massage or other bodywork (please specify type), helps your Insomniacs? I have pretty good success with those who need some work on the Endocrine System but would like to know if massage helps as well.

 

[b r]

I haven't worked on anyone that has said they were diagnosed with insomnia, but I have been useful in helping those you can't sleep or have trouble falling asleep by using massage.  I also have found that after a massage and a decent nights sleep the client is less stressed about inablity to get a good night sleep.  That helps a lot.  

 

[Prav]

Insomnia

I've worked on a few people who were having sleep problems...then, while I'm working on them, they end up falling asleep. One of them called to tell me he had a great night's sleep later that night.Short-term, I think so. Long-term, I tend to think yes, but you need to do more than the single session. Kinda train their bodies into sleeping again.

 

[LuvYaMimi]

Insomnia

I work night shift in a nursing home and lots of my residents have frequent insomnia. I have found that doing some simple Reiki exercises with them tends to help. Perhaps a Reiki session may help. With my residents, I usually place my dominant hand over the crown of their head and rotate the energies that I feel there for a few minutes (whatever "feels" appropriate at the time) and tell the person in a calming tone to relaxe and breathe. Usually my residents are asleep with in a short time and rest through the night. Hope it helps!

 

[smallvoice85]

I have a client with Insomnia, a few hours per WEEK.  Ugh.She does seem to find help with massage, but she is so sporatic in her appointments, that I can't give any particulars at this point.

 

[gina]

I used reflexology to help my partner sleep, with a lavender rub... now just rubbing her feet with that stuff helps her sleep better because of the association.  ;DI actually did a whole session sitting at the bottom of the bed for a couple of months several times a week. As for regular clients, I have yet to gain much experience with this.

 

[Passionate Ringo]

Sure she wasn't faking the I can't sleep bit just to get the foot massages?? lol I know I would be if I knew that is what it would take to get one  almost every night. Just kidding!! Wait ...no I am not lol