Reflexology
Reflexology
Reflexology is more than just a foot massage.
It Relaxes, Restores and Revitalises.
What is reflexology
Reflexology is based on the principle that the areas on the feet correspond to parts of the body, which include the organs, glands, muscles, nervous system, and skeletal system.
With certain techniques, reflexologists apply pressure using their thumbs to manipulate points on the feet, hands, and ears to promote balance and harmony. There may be times when an area feels tender; here, we will focus a little extra on that area to help shift these imbalances.
Reflexology is a non-invasive holistic therapy that supports the whole body, physically, emotionally and energetically, to improve one’s wellbeing. It helps to promote a deeper sense of relaxation and complements modern medicine and other therapies.
Reflexology can be performed on feet, hands, and ears or in a combination.
Ear Reflexology
Ear reflexology works on the same principle as foot reflexology. The main difference is that we work the ears simultaneously.
Another difference is that you may come for a session for a particular issue, such as chronic anxiety, the ears may pick up something more pressing that is presenting on that day.
Hand Reflexology
Reflexology works the same way on the hands as on the feet and ears. Sometimes, the feet can't be accessed, or a short session is needed. It's a wonderful, relaxing time, especially for the elderly, who enjoy that personal time.
An advantage is that you can easily perform some techniques to help alleviate issues such as digestive upsets, constipation, and neck and back pain.
Benefits of Reflexology
Reflexology suits all ages from infants to the elderly. YOU don’t need to have a condition to enjoy the benefits of reflexology.
Benefits of reflexology include :
- Helps improve circulation - promotes blood flow.
- Boosts Lymphatic drainage - reduces swelling, assists in managing secondary lymphoedema due to treatment of breast cancer.
- Assists with body toxin removal
- Improves sleep issues - reduces fatigue, promotes relaxation has a calming effect on the nervous system.
- Eases symptoms of menopause - helps both physically and emotionally, reducing hot flushes.
- Helps reduce pain - scientifically proven to reduce pain by 40%, helps to ease symptoms of period pain.
- Balances the nervous system - helps to reduce anxiety and stress, calms the nerves, and improves mood.
- Helps to release tension and relax the body.
- Improve mobility after injury.
- Enhance the body’s natural healing process, and so much more….
What studies have shown reflexology to make a difference in.
Endometriosis UK has stated that women who use reflexology and other natural therapies have noticed their symptoms have improved. Reduction in pain, more regular periods, less bleeding, better digestion, improved mood and less PMT.
There are many case studies showing how reflexology, whether it’s foot, hand or ear reflexology, has improved the patient’s anxiety levels.
Multiple sclerosis sufferes have benefited from reflexology sessions, allowing the therapy to help reduce pain, fatigue, anxiety and depression.
Different studies were conducted on various types of cancer, including breast cancer and Leukemia, showing that reflexology helped to reduce stress, anxiety, fatigue, some pain and swelling, and helped the body accept chemo more easily. When the body is relaxed, treatments can be managed.