Reflexology

What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is a science that deals with the principle that there are reflex areas in the hands and feet which correspond with the glands, organs, and other parts of the body.

What to expect during a visit

The treatment begins with a consultation involving discussing your needs and problems and taking a full medical history.

The treatment consists of three stages beginning with a warm-up of the feet.

This is followed by Reflexology treatment, which involves the unique technique of using the thumb and fingers to apply firm, but gentle pressure to the reflex areas of the feet.

Finally, to conclude the treatment, a relaxing massage of the feet is performed using a foot lotion to complete the overall feeling of relaxation.

How does Reflexology work?

Reflexology was developed through a principle known as zone therapy which separates the body into longitudinal zones running from the feet to the head.

When pressure is applied to these zones on the feet it has an analgesic effect, a feeling of relaxation is created which affects all organs and glands within the individual zones.

The relaxation reduces tension surrounding the organs and glands allowing the blood supply to flow more freely taking the essential oxygen and nutrients to all of the vital parts of the body, thereby creating a natural balance within the body and an eventual overall feeling of well-being.

What are the benefits of Reflexology?

The human body can be likened to a car engine. When every component of the engine is finely tuned, it runs at its best, as does the human body.

Obviously, if the engine is not tuned it can produce problems, as can happen with the human body, causing it to become run-down and over-stressed.

Reflexology is aimed at restoring the balance to the body which is so easily lost through illness and the general wear and tear of everyday life.

Reflexology, when used as a complementary and holistic therapy can offer symptomatic relief from a wide range of disorders ranging from stress and depression to conditions such as sinusitis, asthma and hay fever.

For a lot of people, this would go a long way towards creating a happier, healthier and more acceptable way of life.