What is Reflexology

What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is a complementary therapy that encourages the body to work naturally to restore its own balance. Reflexologists do not claim to cure, diagnose or prescribe. Reflexology is based on the principle that all parts of the body are reflected in the feet and hands and by applying gentle pressure to these areas, it will have an effect on the corresponding part of the body and thus restore balance.

It is believed to have a history that traces back 5,000 years to ancient Egypt, India and China. It was introduced to the West in 1913 as 'Zone Therapy' by Dr William Fitzgerald and further developed by Eunice Ingham in the 1930s.

This therapy encourages the body to heal itself after illness or injury, it is extremely effective in relieving stress and maintaining well being once good health has been restored.

Reflexology can help relieve many conditions such as:

- stress, nervous tension, fatigue, insomnia
- muscular aches and pains, back pain, sciatica
- headache, migraine, sinusitis
- PMS, menopause symptoms, infertility, pregnancy discomforts
- IBS and other digestive problems

How does Reflexology work?

Reflex areas on the foot act as small 'mirrors' of the body's various organs and systems. By using specific pressure techniques, energy blockages can be detected through the presence of minute granular areas. These occur in the part of the foot that corresponds to the part of the body that is out of balance. The Reflexologist's pressure and massage techniques are designed to disperse energy blocks, break down crystalline structure and encourage the body to heal itself. Many of my clients describe the feeling as one of 'popping bubble wrap'.

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Prices - Reflexology Treatment, including Maternity Reflexology                 £30
                    Treatment time - 60 - 75 minutes

                    Course of 5 treatments (paid in advance)                                            £125

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