What is Reflexology?
With increasing levels of stress in everyday life, it is extremely important for people to take greater responsibility for their own healthcare needs. Reflexology can be a wonderful way to mitigate the stresses of modern day life by rebalancing the body and encouraging it to self heal. It is suitable for all age groups and brings relief from a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
Reflexology is a very individual treatment which is tailored to you as an individual, taking into account both physical and non-physical factors that might be affecting your general health and wellbeing.
Reflexology treatments are based upon the principle that certain areas of the feet - called reflexes - are linked to other areas of the body through the nervous system. In a session the reflexologist will apply pressure to these reflexes with an aim to stimulate energy flow and send signals around the body - targeting areas of tension and pain.
Reflexologists do not claim to cure, diagnose or prescribe. The theory is that reflexology helps the body to restore its balance naturally .Some people find it works for them and some don't. The best way to find out is to try it!
The benefits can include:
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Detoxification and Elimination of toxins from the body
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Induces relaxation
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Relieves pain
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Relieves head ache and migraine
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Aids sleep
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Promotes psychological well being
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Lowers blood pressure
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Reduces stress and depression
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Improves nerve conduction: Reflexology stimulates over 7,000 nerves in the feet and encourages the opening and clearing of neural pathways.