The Benefits of Reflexology
Reflexology allows time for you to breath and calm the mind.
Deep Relaxation
Energy Levels
Ability to heal
The Evidence
- Research strongly indicates Reflexology has a positive effect on
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Reducing Pain
- Enabling Better Sleep
- Restoring the body’s Healing Process
- Gain more energy
The blood cells in the body carry oxygen to the vital organs in the body.
When circulation is disrupted through consistent stress, our energy levels and ability to heal is impaired
- The 'Sleep State' induced by Reflexology helps improve the immune Systems
- Research has shown that Reflexology is found to improve sleep and anxiety
According to the Medical Association, the support for alternative remedies in sleep management and mental fatigue is increasing.
The stimulation of the reflex points in the foot, activate the
parasympathetic nerve inducing a state of deep relaxation and self -healing.
Calms the Nervous System
Cortisol level regulation.
By calming the mind, the blood pressure is lowered and reduces the production of the cortisol hormone (stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands)
Relief from Stress
Reflexology eases muscle tension and reduces the stress hormones with the gentle power of touch and stimulation of the nerve endings in the feet.
Regulation of body functions
The feet have 200,000 nerve endings sending constant messages to the brain and subsequently to the body’s organ systems in regulating their operations and rebalancing them.
What will I experience?
A slight tingling sensation may be felt in the areas of the feet which relate to the areas in the body needing realignment and encouragement to regain regulated function.
Does it hurt?
No,
The gentle pressure is felt with a pleasant reassuring experience.
Will it tickle?
No,
Reflexology Practitioners work with a purposeful but gentle touch
Do I have to have perfect feet?
No,
Everybody has different shaped feet.
Reflexology Practitioners are experienced in treating all shapes and conditions of feet.
It doesn’t matter if you have bunions, hard skin or one toe longer than the other, however, open wounds, infections or recent surgery are not treated until healed (please see contraindications below).
When will I feel the benefits?
- Many people experience a change in their mental and physical health after just one treatment, however, the option to have a schedule of six treatments at weekly intervals is recommended to feel the full benefits of Reflexology,
- Continuation of once monthly treatments. Reflexology works well as an accumulative treatment in maintaining optimum results and maintenance of health.
What happens in a Reflexology treatment?
- You are invited to relax for 90 minutes.
- Removal of shoes and socks (that’s all)
- Both feet are wrapped in warm towels infused with lavender oil
- All treatments consist of a pre- treatment conversation between the client and practitioner to identify the health and support you need and what is important to you
- Time for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and any physical conditions in readiness to receive a holistic, whole body and mind treatment, (or just quite acceptance).
- An individualized plan and progression assessment after each session.
- Light massage of the feet using hand touch with aqueous cream and application of warm Basalt Stone are applied to the specific reflexes of the feet relating your needs.