What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is a holistic therapy designed to promote self healing through reflex points in the face, hands and feet. Specific reflex points in these area's correspond to different parts of the anatomy, stimulating organ systems encouraging relaxation, detoxification and supports the bodies natural regulatory processes and healing processes. These treatments are deeply relaxing and help clients to recharge.
Reflexology promotes optimal health physically and emotionally and can help to make a big difference to people's well being and general health.
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Where Reflexology started
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Zone Therapy
zone therapy refers to the belief that there are 10 energy zones that run the length of the body, from head to toe, five on each side of the body. Working (applying pressure with the thumbs and fingers) any area in a zone in the foot affects the entire zone throughout the body. For example, working the liver reflex on the foot will revitalise and balance the whole zone and improve how the organ works.
In the early 1900s, Dr. William Fitzgerald, an Ear, Nose and Throat surgeon, developed the modern zone theory of the human body. He stated that parts of the body correspond to other parts and his evidence was the fact that applying pressure to one area anaesthetised a corresponding area.
In the 1930s, a physiotherapist called Eunice Ingham (who was to become known as the Mother of Reflexology) used zone therapy in her work with patients. She concluded that since these zones ran throughout the body, some areas might be more accessible and effective than others. She found that the feet were the most responsive areas for working the zones. Eunice Ingham mapped the entire body onto the feet and discovered therapeutic effects far beyond reduction of pain, which is what zone theory had previously been used for. And this is how Reflexology came to be.
Reflexology Treatments
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Foot Reflexology: The feet contain thousands of nerve endings and are richly connected to the nervous system. Reflex points are gently pressed that connect to your different organ systems to stimulate relaxation and stimulate the body into a natural healing process.
Hand Reflexology: Those who don't like having their feet touched, hand reflexology is a good alternative. Hand reflexology has the same benefits as the feet. Helps relaxation and tension.
Facial Reflexology: The face has extensive nerves, blood vessels and extensive reflex points. Facial reflexology is deeply relaxing and rejuvenating. It can help rid of facial inflammation and over time reduce wrinkles and lines. Facial reflexology is very effective for bringing balance to your body systems.
Treatments are tailored to the individual.
