Reflexology is a technique in which pressure is applied to specific points on the feet (and sometimes the hands) to promote relaxation and improve overall health. Practitioners of reflexology (Reflexologists) believe that the foot surface contains a coded map of the entire body and that particular points on the feet correspond to particular organs, glands, and body systems. Pressing these points with the fingers and thumbs is thought to encourage healthy functions in the corresponding areas of the body. Reflexology is particularly useful for:
Stress-related conditions
Headaches
Digestive disorders
Asthma
Irritable bowel syndrome
PMS / PMT (premenstrual syndrome)
Acne and eczema
Chronic pain
Sciatica
Arthritis
Relaxation
The nervous system provides a ‘keyboard’ to access, control, and release the body’s subtle energy patterns. It is thought that stimulating some of the 7,000 or more nerve endings on the foot can unblock and increase the flow of this vital energy to various parts of the body and promote healing. This treatment is founded on the same principles as acupressure and acupuncture.
