What reflexology can do for you
What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is a natural healing therapy based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet which correspond to every organ, muscle, bone, nerve, lymph node, and gland of the body. By applying pressure on these reflexes, reflexology relieves stress, improves circulation, and encourages the natural function of the corresponding body part.
How does Reflexology work?
There are over 7000 nerve endings on the bottom of your feet that connect to the brain, spinal cord, and sciatic nerve. In my practice, I work on the feet by stimulating these nerve endings to break up uric and lactic acid crystal deposits in the feet, leading to the release of the crystals into the bloodstream and elimination by the urinary system.
Additionally, the relaxation exercises used in reflexology bring about a state of deep relaxation which calms the nervous system and switches the body into parasympathetic (rest and digest) mode. Applying pressure to the feet when the body is in this relaxed state opens up the natural pathways your body uses to heal itself, interrupts the pattern of stress, and brings balance to the body and its systems where there is imbalance or congestion.
If I find crystals, grit, or puffiness during the treatment this indicates congestion or an energy blockage in the corresponding body part. To promote healing in this area I will apply pressure or yielding pressure.
How can Reflexology help me?
Reflexology is non-invasive and it treats the entire body.
You do not have to be feeling unwell to benefit from Reflexology. It can provide much-needed relief from the day-to-day stresses of modern life both physically and emotionally.
Reflexology helps to manage many common ailments. I treat each person holistically rather than the symptom, therefore, treating the mind and body. Reflexology has many potential benefits:
It relaxes & rebalances the body
It revitalises energy levels
It alleviates the effects of stress
It relieves headaches & migraines
It relieves ear, eye, and sinus disorders
It reduces insomnia and improves sleep
It helps with pain management
It relieves back pain and sciatica
Improves circulation and immunity
Improves digestion and detoxification and digestion disorders such as IBS
Improves liver, and kidney function
Provides relief of thyroid problems
Supports mental health care for depression & anxiety
Supports cancer care for the relief of pain, nausea, anxiety, and fear
Supports fertility, pregnancy, birthing, and postpartum recovery
Supports babies for the relief of colic, reflux, constipation, teething pains, interrupted sleep patterns, and anxiety
What Reflexology is NOT
It is not a foot massage
It is not a medical treatment and reflexologists do not diagnose medical illnesses
F.A.Q.
Will Reflexology hurt?
Reflexology is usually very relaxing, and any discomfort felt should never be beyond what you are happy to accept. Pressure can easily be altered depending on the needs of the client.
Can I have a Reflexology treatment if I have a verruca, bunion, corn, etc.? Verrucas, bunions, corns, etc. all relate to the health of the reflexes on which they develop. Reflexology will help as it boosts circulation to the affected areas. Verrucas can be worked around if covered with a plaster.
Can Reflexology help with aches & pains in my feet? Reflexology will help relax the feet and may improve circulation easing aches and pains. To promote healing in this area I will apply pressure or yielding pressure depending on the needs of the client.
