Reflexology

Service Description

Many of us are on our feet all day. Our feet are stuck in shoes all day too. Our feet deserve pampering too. Reflexology is an alternative treatment for a wide variety of conditions. It has been used for thousands of years in ancient China and Egypt where practices similar to reflexology have been documented as a treatment for certain conditions. There are reflexology points on the hands, feet and ears and the reflexologist will apply pressure to specific areas that affect certain reflex points of the body. There are approximately 7,000 nerve endings in the human foot and each of them is a reflex point that corresponds to a body part. The reflexologist works with zones of your feet and/or hands that represent the corresponding body part being worked. These reflex points can be adjusted or managed through these zones. Reflexology works with the qi energy and meridian lines that are connected through the nervous system. When pressure is applied to these areas and points it stimulates the movement of energy along the nerve channels and helps to restore homeostasis and balance in the body. Reflexologists use special finger and thumb strokes to stimulate these reflex points and they know exactly which area of the foot corresponds to which body part by learning the Reflexology chart. If you feel tender or soreness when certain parts of your feet are being massaged, it can indicate imbalances and blocked “qi” energies within the corresponding body part. The reflexologist may spend more time working on that particular area to unblock the meridian energy channels. You should feel the soreness fading away with pressure. Health benefits: Boosts the immune system Boosts metabolism Increases energy Helps to open neural pathways Increases brain power Induces a deep state of calmness and relaxation Increased blood circulation Eliminates toxins from the body Helps sleep disorders and insomnia Alleviates headaches and migraines Helps reduce menstruation pain and discomfort Cleans up urinary tract conditions Helps depression Can help ease the treatment of various types of cancer Can help to soothe pregnancy discomfort