What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is an holistic therapy which aims to treat the whole person, body, mind and spirit.  It is a non-invasive therapy performed on the feet, and sometimes the hands, using special manipulations with varying degrees of pressure, with thumbs and fingers, to provide benefits to the client that can be both physical and emotional.  It is based on the principle that there are reflex zones in the feet and hands, which are linked by energy pathways to corresponding parts of the body, and when pressure is applied to these reflexes it stimulates the movement of energy along these pathways.

The body requires all systems to be working together to maintain the balance required for maximum effect.  If this balance is interrupted, through stress, illness or injury, then the component parts will function less efficiently, and the body will have to work that much harder to try to regain balance.

Reflexology, by stimulating the corresponding reflexes in the feet, aims to clear these blockages and attain harmony and balance to the whole body.

Who can benefit from Reflexology?
Reflexology is suitable for most people of all ages, from babies to the elderly, and whilst reflexology does not cure, it may bring relief from a wide range of conditions.  It can be particularly beneficial to those suffering from stress, or stress related conditions,

A lot of people, after having had a course of reflexology treatments, choose to continue  having them on a regular basis, say once a month,  as a kind of maintenance, to help maintain a state of wellbeing.

How can Reflexology help?
Reflexology can be used to clear blockages within the body, and help to restore the body’s natural balance. 

• It is believed to stimulate the excretory systems of the body and increase the removal of toxins.
• It helps to improve blood circulation and aids relaxation, which in turn can promote restful sleep patterns.
• It is also believed to promote the production of endorphins, which are the body’s own naturally occurring painkiller.