What is Reflexology?
Ever wanted to try Reflexology, but don’t know what it’s all about? Learn more about Reflexology and how it can help you below.
What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is traditionally an ancient Egyptian practice which also has roots in China and India. It is a holistic and natural massage therapy which aims to treat imbalances in the body and enhances the body’s natural ability to heal itself. It works by stimulating and pressing the reflex points on different areas of the feet which are connected to certain body systems and organs. By pressing and holding these reflex points, a stimulation or sedative effect is implemented in the nerve pathways linking it to the corresponding organs, thus healing and relaxing those corresponding body systems. Reflexology can be painful to receive as sometimes calcification at the site has occurred. Quite often, after initial stimulation, the pain subsides and is replaced with feelings of pure bliss.
Please note– The stimulation of your foot reflex points can be tender the following day but know that it is helping to heal you and the unpleasant feelings will subside. You may also experience the need to urinate or rest more as the build up of toxins are released from your body during the process.
If you experience any of the below, you cannot be treated with Reflexology-
- Fungal infections
- Open wounds
- Recent surgery
- Diabetes
- Cancer (within 5 years)
- Epilepsy
- Arthritis
- Pregnant (in first trimester)
- Nervous system dysfunction e.g. M.S, Parkinsons, etc
- Severe cardiovascular conditions e.g. history of heart failure, heart attacks, etc