About Reflexology

Reflexology is a complementary therapy working on reflex points on the feet and hands which correspond to every organ and system in the body. This brings about relaxation and promotes good physical,mental and emotional health by encouraging the body's own healing processes and restoring its natural balance.

Theory of reflexology

When the reflexes on the feet are worked an involuntary response is elicited in organs and glands connected by energy pathways to these specific reflexes. A chain reaction is set in motion causing physiological changes to occur throughout all the body systems.

Reduces stress levels and induces deep relaxation: It is now generally accepted that approximately 70% of disorders are related to stress and nervous tension. As this is now an accepted part of modern living, we need to manage our stress levels.

Revitalises Energy: By relaxing and opening up the energy pathways, reflexology revitalizes the body and supplies it with energy on all levels.

Balances the whole system; body,mind & spirit (the ultimate goal). The smooth running of all systems of the body is vital for physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Reflexology helps to normalize all body systems by balancing out areas of under and over activity and bringing about a dynamic state of balance.

Is Preventative health care: Environmental and social factors all have an affect on our immune system. When our energy levels are low we feel stressed and are therefore open to opportunistic infections, coughs and colds.

Improves Nerve function: Every part of the body is operated by messages carried bact and forth along neural pathways that make up our nervous system. There are over 7,000 nerve endings in the feet and stimulation of the sensory nerve endings sends information to the spinal cord and the brain, which in turn send instructions to organs and muscles.

Improves circulation: The blood carries nutrients and oxygen to all the cells and removes waste products and toxins. During this process blood vessels contract and relax so their resilience is most important for proper functionality. Stress and tension tightens up the cardiovascular system and resticts the blood flow. Circulation becomes sluggish causing amongst other things high and low blood pressure.

Cleanses the body of toxins and impurities: The body cleanses itself mainly through the lymphatic system, excretory and perspiration. If these are sluggish, toxins and waste matter will build up. The state of relaxation created by reflexolgy will aid the body to eliminate properly.

Aids pain control: The body produces its own pain killers known as endorphins. These are produced by the pituitary gland and can inhibit the transmission of pain signals through the spinal cord. Reflexology encourages the release of endorphins.

Suitable for all ages: In the main men and women of all ages can benefit, also teenages, children and babies. Reflexology will not interfere with conventional medication, it is in fact complementary being used in hospitals(surgical and trauma units) and hospices.

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