And what the therapist normally does in order to make that happen is to wash the feet and the hands first, and to apply firm pressure on the 'zones' on the feet and those hands. Now this is the most common thinking about a reflexology session. But for many, they are still clueless as to what happens at the end of the session. And aside from those physical effects of relaxation, it is shown as well that this will increase the person's energy and focus and can also help alleviate pain. Now if you only know how to achieve that relaxation stage, right? The best part is that you can easily get into that relaxation state, and you don't need to actually work on it. So strongly consider getting the right set of skills and consider getting certified so that you can practice reflexology and do your part in helping people dismiss the aches and the pains and say hello to relaxation. As of this time, there are only two states in the United States that has the authority to license reflexology practitioners. Keeping a good posture the entire day can be tiresome but bad posture can be injurious. However, whether you have good or bad posture, sitting especially in front of the computer for an entire day can put so much strain on your upper body. Take time to stand up to stretch and bend your arms and back to refresh yourself. It is also a good alternative to massaging the lower back which can ache very badly during menstruation. It has been said that massaging the lower back during the period of menstruation is not good because the reproductive system is very vulnerable and soft at this time and massaging it could cause the uterus to be misaligned. Performing the treatment on the person suffering from these will only compromise his health. So the best thing to do is to wait until this medical issue has been resolved. Care should be exercised by women who are pregnant when deciding that a reflexology is right for them. If there is really that need to try out a reflexology service, it is recommended that women who are just six weeks into pregnancy should have a modified version of reflexology.