About Reflexology
Reflexology is a science that deals with the principle that there are reflex areas in the feet and hands which correspond to all of the glands, organs and parts of the body. It is a method of using the thumb and fingers on these reflex areas to relieve stress and tension, improve blood supply and promote the unblocking of nerve impluses and help nature achieve homeostasis (i.e. balance)
What Conditions Can it Help?
Like most complementary therapies, reflexology takes an holistic approach, meaning that having a treatment can boost the overall health even if one is not ill. However it is known to help people with headaches and mirgranes, infertility, sleep disorders, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders and many stress related conditions.
What Benefits can be Expected?
As reflexology helps to restore and maintain the body's natural equilibrium, this therapy encourages the body to work naturally to restore its own healthy balance. hence helps to relieve, help and improve the conditions mentioned above. Reflexology can complement conventional treatment very nicely.
Due to the nature of the treatment and because the body is healing itself and removing toxins, I as a practitioner always warn clients that following a treatment, they may have a reaction of some sort i.e. runny nose, slight temperature, headache or need to go to the toilet more than usual. However these symtoms should pass within 24 hours.