Calling the client the day after the first session is a method that some use to see how the individual is doing. The advantage of this approach is to see if a reaction has taken place and working with the client to see if an effect was achieved.
Consider also the service you are offering. Frankly, one Reflexologist’s technique application caused so much pain that no one wanted to go back. Another Reflexologist worked with such a light touch that clients did not feel anything had happened. An easy way around this problem is to inform the new client that you have a “variable speed thumb,” that you want his or her input to help determine the amount of pressure he or she is seeking.
What image of expected results from your Reflexology services does the client receive? Does the client anticipate being “cured?” Or, are you able to project a service that is geared to an obtainable goal, relaxation? The goal of Reflexology technique application is to reduce the stress level in the foot and, thus, the rest of the body. With each successive session, the body learns to better cope with stress. The client who understands that Reflexology is a process of helping the body better adapt to stress is a client who will stay with you.