REFLEXOLOGY

REFLEXOLOGY

This is the study of simple and complex reflex areas on the feet that correspond with all the major organs, glands and body parts. Reflexologists stimulate 7,000 nerves when touching the feet, encouraging the opening and clearing of neural pathways throughout the body. In this modality, a specific type of steady pressure is applied to the feet, stimulating relaxation and healing.

In general terms the benefits of reflexology have to do with the reduction of stress. Because the feet and hands help set the tension level for the rest of the body they are an easy way to interrupt the stress signal and reset homeostasis, the body’s equilibrium.

The benefits of reflexology include:

Amelioration of symptoms for health concerns

Rejuvenation of tired feet

Improvement in blood flow

Impact on physiological measures (e. g. blood pressure and cholesterol; measurements by ECG, EEG, and fMRI)

Beneficial for post-operative recovery and pain reduction

Enhancement of medical care (e. g. cancer, phantom limb pain, and hemodialysis patients)

Adjunct to mental health care (e. g. depression, anxiety, Post traumatic stress disorder)

Complement to cancer care (pain, nausea, vomiting, anxiety)

Easier birthing / delivery / post-partum recovery