Reflexology

What is reflexology?

Reflexology is a holistic healing technique, which aims to treat the person as a whole with the object of inducing a state of balance and harmony. The art of reflex foot massage must not be confused with basic foot massage or body massage in general. It is a specific pressure technique that works on precise reflex points on the feet, based on premise that reflex areas on the feet correspond with all body parts.

The diagram below shows the areas on the foot that correspond to the organs of the body.


How it helps

The reflex points on the feet are worked by using different techniques. The whole body can be treated through the feet. This is a safe therapy that can help to alleviate problems such as headaches, stress, back problems, hormonal imbalances, digestive problems, problems with loosing weight, intolerances to food and many more problems.


A Typical Reflexology session

A typical session starts with a brief medical history and information about the clients’ life style. The client will be made comfortable usually lying on a couch. Soft soothing music is played in the background and if preferred aromatherapy oils can be defused. The client will have to remove all footwear as the feet and ankles are used for this treatment. The session usually lasts one hour.

A Typical Aromatherapy Session

The session will start with a brief medical history and information about the clients’ life style. The clients’ privacy will be maintained at all times. The client will need to remove all clothing except the under pants. They will be required to lie on a couch and covered with towels. Oils will be chosen specifically for the client and prepared. Soft music will be played in the background. The oils will then be massaged into the clients’ neck, back, legs, stomach, arms and shoulders. A facial massage is also included. If the client does not want one or two areas massaged then this can omitted. The session usually takes about one hour.