REFLEXOLOGY
Reflex & Rebalance
Relax your mind, rest your body
Clinical Reflexology
A treatment that originates back to ancient civilisations across the world, Egypt, China and India. The earliest being the Egyptians dating back to 2500 BC, whereby reflexology evidence was found on the tomb of an Egyptian physician.
Dr William Fitzgerald developed the modern zone theory of the human body in the early 20th century, arguing that parts of the body correspond to other parts and offering proof that applying pressure to one area of the foot aneasthetised a corresponding area.
Then in the 1930’s Eunice Ingham a physiotherapist used zone therapy in her work with patients and found that the feet were the most responsive areas for working the zones, as there were very sensitive, eventually mapping the entire body onto the feet and that by alternating pressure onto various points, had therapeutic effects far beyond just zone therapy which had previously been used, namely for reducing pain……………so then reflexology was born.
The Benefits of Reflexology
Reduces stress and induces deep relaxation
Improves Circulation
Cleanses the body of toxins and impurities
Balances the whole system
Revitalizes energy
Stimulates creativity and productivity
How Does Reflexology Work
Over many, many years healers have used various methodologies to strengthen and balance energy flow in the body, reflexology being one of them, agreeing that the energy flows in zones or meridians throughout the body. By stimulating these zones in the foot, using gentle pressure with either the thumbs or fingers effects the entire zone throughout the body. So helping the body to achieve a sense of balance and homeostasis.
Each foot represents half of the body, left and right corresponding to the left and right side of the body. So whichever organ lies in the left of the body will be mirrored on the left foot and so the right is the same principle.
What Can Reflexology Help With
Digestive Issues
Muscular Problems (back, shoulders, neck)
Fibromyalgia
Menstrual Problems
Fertilitiy & Maternity
Headaches/Migraines
Rheumatism
Arthritis
Allergies
Stress & Anxiety
Depression
Insomnia
Relaxation
New Parents:
Many parents find themselves coping with unusual routines, exhaustion and lack of sleep – reflexology can help to relax you.
Reflexology can help to boost energy levels, de-stressing for new mums, balance the body’s hormone levels and help restore the body to its non-pregnant state!
What To Expect
Your first consultation will take an hour & 30 minutes and exists of your full medical & lifestyle history being taken plus any medication you are taking at the time & any questions you may want to ask.
Then you will be asked to take off your shoes and socks and position yourself comfortably on the couch or Lafuma reclining chair, where you will be covered with a blanket. I will ask you to totally relax and close your eyes, by doing this you will benefit more from the treatment.
Soothing music will be played.
Your feet will then be sprayed with a soothing foot spray then wrapped in a hot towel before the feet are then massaged with a body oil containing natural essential oils. I will then prepare you for your foot reflexology by talking you through some soothing breathing exercises to help you to totally relax and help release any undue tension you may be holding onto.
The reflexology treatment will then begin, by applying gentle pressure with the thumbs or fingers on each of the reflex points working on each foot.
At the end of the treatment your feet will be wiped down again to remove any excess oil/balm and you will be offered a drink of water.
At this point you will be asked to replace your socks and shoes and you will be given aftercare and relaxation techniques if needed.
