Reflexology

Relaxation, Stress, Digestive Problems, Migraines, Pain, Insomnia.

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Reflexology is not just a massage, but a specific pressure technique that works on precise reflex points found on the feet and hands, which correspond to the major glands and organs of the body. The feet are more usually treated as they are easier to work being larger than hands. Gentle massage and firm pressure are combined by the therapist using their hands, with particular thumb and finger techniques, to work the whole of each foot.
 
How can reflexology help me?
Reflexology can be used to help restore and maintain the body’s natural equilibrium. This gentle therapy encourages the body to work naturally to restore its own healthy balance.
Reflexology has been shown to be effective for:
• Back Pain
• Migraine
• Infertility
• Arthritis
• Sleep disorders
• Hormonal imbalances
• Sports injuries
• Digestive disorders
• Stress-related conditions
Reflexology does not claim to cure, diagnose or prescribe.

Who can benefit from reflexology?
Reflexology is suitable for people of all ages and may bring relief from a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. After completing a course of reflexology treatment for a specific condition, many people find it beneficial to continue with regular treatments in order to maintain health and well being.
While many people use reflexology as a way of relaxing the mind and body and counteracting stress, at the same time many doctors, consultants and other health care professionals recognise reflexology as a well established, respected and effective therapy. With ever increasing levels of stress, it is important people take more responsibility for their own health care needs. Reflexology helps us to cope on a physical, mental and emotional level thereby encouraging us to heal and maintain health in all areas of our lives.

What is involved in a reflexology treatment?
Reflexology treatments can take up to an hour or more and usually about six weekly sessions are recommended for optimum results depending on your body’s needs. On your first visit the reflexology practitioner will take a detailed case history discussing your past and present health as well as your current lifestyle, before treatment starts. You will be asked to remove your shoes and socks and sit on a treatment couch or special reclining chair. It is a good idea to wear something comfortable, that’s not too tight around the waist and neck area so that you can relax. The general appearance of your foot will be examined as any sores or corns cannot receive pressure. The reflexologist will then use their hands to apply pressure to the feet. The application and the effect of the therapy, is unique to each person. Reflexology is not ticklish or painful; any tender areas are treated gently and the feeling tends to be soothing rather than sore.
A professionally trained reflexologist can detect subtle changes in specific points on the feet, and working on these points may affect the corresponding organ or system of the body.

How will I feel after a reflexology treatment?
After one or two treatments your body may respond in a very definite way. Most people note a sense of well-being and relaxation; sometimes people report feeling lethargic, nauseous, cold type symptoms or tearful, but this is transitory and is a part of the healing process as your body restores balance and harmony.
This is vital information to feed back to the reflexologist as it shows how your body is responding to treatment and this will help the reflexologist to tailor a treatment plan specific to your individual needs on each visit.
 
 
Physiological and psychological changes take place in the body, stimulating the body’s own internal healing potential to restore balance and harmony as energy blocks are released.
 
Reflexology is a safe, non-invasive holistic therapy, suitable for people of all ages. Many find it deeply relaxing, often falling asleep during the session.