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About
Reflexology
What
is Reflexology?
Reflexology is a non-invasive holistic
therapy which treats the person as
a whole. The body, mind and spirit
of a person is treated as one to bring
about a state of harmony and balance,
this state of balance stimulates the
body’s own potential to heal
both physically and emotionally. In
practice it is the belief that there
are reflex zones in the feet, which
are linked by energy pathways that
correspond to parts of the body and
when pressure is applied to these
zones, it stimulates the movement
of energy along these pathways, releasing
blockages.
Brief history of Reflexology
Whilst the art of reflexology dates
back to Ancient Egypt, India and China,
it wasn’t until 1913 that Dr
William Fitzgerald introduced this
therapy to the West as ‘zone
therapy’. He noted that
reflex areas on the feet and hands
were linked to other areas and organs
of the body within the same zone.
In the 1930’s Eunice Ingham
who became known as ‘mother
of modern reflexology’ further
developed this zone theory into what
is now known as reflexology.
She observed that congestion or tension
in any part of the foot is mirrored
in the corresponding part of the body,
she then mapped the entire body onto
the feet developing the reflex points.
So what does Reflexology do?
It balances energy : Unblocks congestion
in the human body’s energy pathways
Provides pain relief: Stimulates the
production of endorphins, the body’s
own painkiller.
Prevents problems occurring: Alleviates
stress and boosts the immune system
Detoxifies: Improves the function
of the lymphatic system, removing
toxins and waste from the body.
Aids Relaxation Balances emotions,
relieves stress, promotes restful
sleep
Increases circulation Releases tension
in the body, therefore causing the
blood supply to flow more easily.
How will Reflexology help
me?
Reflexology has been shown to be effective
for:
Back Pain
Sciatica
Migraine
Infertility
Arthritis
Sleep disorders
Hormonal imbalances
Digestive disorders
Stress-related conditions
Reflexology does not claim to cure,
diagnose or prescribe
Who can benefit from Reflexology?
Reflexology is a beneficial treatment
that may be used on any person, old,
young, male or female. However there
are certain conditions that might
make this an unsuitable treatment
for some clients, please refer to
the contra-indication page under the
heading Reflexology. In the case of
minors under the age of sixteen an
adult is asked to be present during
treatment.
What happens when I go for
a treatment?
At your first treatment you will go
through a full consultation, where
you will be asked questions about
your lifestyle, past medical history,
general health and the reasons for
having a treatment. It will also give
you the opportunity to ask questions
about the treatment and discuss in-depth
any issues that you are experiencing
at the time. All information will
recorded and kept confidential as
per The Data Protection Act 1984.
The treatment will then start with
a relaxing foot massage to warm up
the feet and to prepare them for reflexology,
followed by reflexology where pressure
is applied to the feet using finger
and thumb movements. The treatment
will end with a closing foot massage
and then any areas of imbalance found
on the feet will be recorded onto
an assessment sheet therefore building
up a record of your treatments.
How long should I allow for
a treatment and how many treatments
will I need?
For your first treatment you should
allow one and a half hours due to
the consultation, treatments after
this will be approximately 1 hour.
Depending on the severity or your
body’s needs a course of treatment
(usually six weekly treatments) may
be required to bring about a state
of balance within your body. After
this state has been reached a monthly
treatment is usually recommended.
How will I feel after a treatment?
After one or two treatments your body
may respond in a very definite way.
Most people note a sense of well-being
and relaxation; sometimes people report
feeling lethargic, nauseous or tearful,
but this is transitory and is a part
of the healing process. These
experiences will be recorded onto
your assessment sheet at every treatment,
therefore building up a complete picture
of your treatment, experiences and
the outcome.
Cost of treatment: Please refer to
the price
list page.
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