REFLEXOLOGY
Reflexology is a natural non invasive and holistic therapy that is well established and respected in the field of complementary medicine. It is also now being increasingly used alongside treatments in conventional medicine.
As the name implies Reflexology is thought to activate the body’s reflexes. Mostly this is focused on the feet as Reflexologists apply a form of very specific and skilled foot “massage”.
This “massage” technique aims to stimulate the nerve endings in the feet and sends signals along the nerve pathways to the central nervous system where they are processed and filtered to the corresponding part of the body or organ being worked on.
I believe that reflexology restores the free flow of ‘energy circulation’ within and around the body. This realigns mind body and spirit to a state of wellbeing and harmony.
Reflexology has a long history originally dating back to Ancient Egypt, India and China. Reflexology was introduced to the modern Western world as “Zone Therapy” by Dr William Fitzgerald (USA) in 1913, and further developed by the pioneer of Reflexology Eunice Ingham (USA) in 1930.
Reflexology aims to restore balance and well-being by activating the body’s own healing processes.
Reflexology works best (save for relaxation purposes) over a course of treatments (4-6 advisory) but please contact to discuss your circumstances when booking if you would like to discuss your circumstances.
Reflexology is suitable for many conditions, especially:
- BACKPAIN
- HORMONAL PROBLEMS
- STRESS
- PRE-CONCEPTION, FERTILITY & DURING PREGNANCY
- ARTHRITIS
- CHRONIC FATIGUE/ME
- MIGRAINES/HEADACHES
- DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS
- SINUSITIS
- ASTHMA
- INSOMNIA
- EAR AND EYE PROBLEMS
What is holistic therapy – did you know?
Holistic therapies work in conjunction with orthodox medical treatments, but are based on a different approach to illness and its causes. Eastern therapeutic practices believe that by strengthening the body, removing any obstacles to well-being and improving energy flow, the body then has a chance to relax and re-balance.
There is believed to be a strong link between the mind and the body: that either one has an effect on the other e.g have you ever been worried or nervous and ended up with a splitting headache?
What can I expect from the treatment?
Reflexology is a relaxing natural non invasive therapy thought to activate the body’s reflexes. Treatment is focused generally on the feet as Reflexologists apply a form of very specific and skilled foot “massage”. This works on specific reflexes related to your specific treatment plan. The feet are a mirror of the body so this enables specific work to be focused on parts of the body causing difficulty.
This “massage” technique aims to stimulate the nerve endings in the feet and sends signals along the nerve pathways to the central nervoussystem where they are processed and filtered to the corresponding part of the body or organ being worked on. Reflexology restores the free flow of ‘energy circulation’ known as “Qi” within and around the body. This realigns mind body and spirit to a state of wellbeing and harmony allowing the body to work naturally and optimally.
How does Reflexology work?
Reflexologists regard the feet as the mirror of the human body. Different parts of the feet are thought to correspond to different organs,glands, and other key areas of the body.
Reflexologists feel the patient’s feet with their fingers and thumbs. Skilled Reflexologists believe they can sense energy blockages andtensions in the reflex arc. This is usually a pleasant sensation for the client, though it can sometimes locate tender areas. In turn this signifies the need for further reflex work. The Reflexologist then applies gentle but firm pressure with fingers and thumbs to ease areas of tension and alleviate congestion.
