Reflexology

Reflexology is a complementary therapy treatment that involves the application of pressure point massage on reflex areas of the feet or hands, which correspond with various parts of the body. In this way the treatment helps to balance the body and stimulate its own natural healing response. 

Who can benefit from treatment

The majority of people can benefit in some way from reflexology, sometimes simply from the deep relaxation that it induces.

A professional reflexologist will never claim to diagnose or cure a disorder, but many symptoms can be alleviated through treatment. These include:-

Bronchial and breathing problems, migraines and headaches, menstrual problems, sinus problems, back pain, digestive and circulatory problems, insomnia and stress

What does the treatment involve

An appointment will last for approximately 1 hour, a consultation will be carried out beforehand to ensure that the treatment is suitable for you.

A gentle foot massage begins the therapy followed by the application of pressure to the reflexes of the feet, any imbalances in the form of tension or congestion in these reflexes will be worked on to help release blockages and encourage the body's healing process. Another gentle foot massage is used to round off the treatment  

After treatment you should feel calm and relaxed, following the first treatment you may experience a healing reaction as your body's systems balance and clear unwanted toxins, this can be in the form of tiredness, a slight headache or thirst, this is a sign that the treatment is working and should clear within 24 hours

The history of reflexology

Although there is evidence of foot massage being used for health benefits in early Chinese, Indian and Egyptian culture, todays reflexology is a relatively modern therapy. In 1913 Dr William Fitzgerald began developing zone therapy, noting that pressure on one area of the body could have a pain killing effect on another area in the body. He ultimately used this theory to divide the body into 10 vertical zones. The therapist Eunice Ingham further developed this theory in the 1930's, concentrating on the reflexes in the feet and this became the basis of modern reflexology

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