What is Reflexology & How Does it Work?

Reflexology is a non- invasive complimentary health therapy that can be effective in promoting deep relaxation & wellbeing; by treating stress in people's lives, can be key in optimising good health & building resilience. It is a touch therapy that is based on the ancient theory that different points on the feet correspond with different areas of the body and reflexology works these areas and points. Theory and therapy to treat the whole body. By manipulating & applying pressure to certain parts of the feet, the body can be retuned and brought back into balance. Reflex points are relationships which correspond to organs, structures & systems within the body. A reflex is when a stimulation at one point brings about a response in another point or area.

Reflexology is a theory and a therapy the uses the feet as a map, or a mirror, of the whole body. By manipulating and applying pressure to certain parts of the feet, the whole body can be ‘re-tuned’ and brought back into balance. It is a holistic therapy which means that it works on the principle that the whole person must be treated, if one area of the body is out of balance then it will affect other areas. It encourages both relaxation and stimulation. It is not a massage but uses massage techniques. Although it is not a medical treatment, it can help to maintain & restore health, encouraging the body to help it help itself.

How Does it Work?

It induces a state of deep relaxation.

It Stimulates free flow of blood and lymph supply to cells and tissue, cleanses & nourishes.

Following a treatment, a beneficial rise in temperature occurs which can last several hours- circulation is enhanced.

Stimulates nerve supply and nerve energy to body enhancing energy & vitality.

Treats & detects specific imbalances helping to re balance different systems & areas.

Promotes homeostasis & aids the stress response.

What are the Benefits?

It relieves stress & tension and has a deep relaxation effect: 75% of disease is estimated to be stress related.

To function, the body needs energy in the form of oxygen and nutrients which are circulated in the blood. As reflexology improves blood circulation, it thus increases the efficiency of all organs & cells.

It helps release trapped nervous energy and improves neutral efficiency; approximately 7000 nerves are stimulated by reflexology treatment.

It improves waste removal & elimination.

It actives the body’s self healing by clearing blocked energy and rebalancing all your systems as well as working directly with areas that you might be struggling with or you’d like working with directly, to strengthen and support your system as a whole

What it is NOT

Not a diagnostic tool

We do not attempt to diagnose or treat or cure a specific medical condition.

We assess imbalances in a person as a whole and help stimulate the body’s own healing energy resolve re-balance these areas.

DISCLAIMER

IS NOT: Beauty treatment provider or a massage, Medical treatment or provider of medical advice, cannot diagnose, an ability to prescribe medication or adjust it.

Products I Use

I use mostly Songbird reflexology wax which combines a unique blend of beeswax (or beeswax free for our vegan wax alternatives) and 100% natural ingredients with a choice of aromatherapy based scents, or unscented.

Or for allergy prone clients I also have an option of pure Grapeseed oil.

As a foot cleanser I use a lavender & tea tree combination or surgical spirit.

I do have a few other products as options too, but everything I use is a natural product and organic where possible.

If clients choose to experience aromatherapy in a diffuser, this will only be pure essential oils of a high standard, most likely Neal’s Yard.

What is Reflexology & How Does it Work?

How Does it Work?

It induces a state of deep relaxation.

It Stimulates free flow of blood and lymph supply to cells and tissue, cleanses & nourishes.

Following a treatment, a beneficial rise in temperature occurs which can last several hours- circulation is enhanced.

Stimulates nerve supply and nerve energy to body enhancing energy & vitality.

Treats & detects specific imbalances helping to re balance different systems & areas.

Promotes homeostasis & aids the stress response.

What are the Benefits?

It relieves stress & tension and has a deep relaxation effect: 75% of disease is estimated to be stress related.

To function, the body needs energy in the form of oxygen and nutrients which are circulated in the blood. As reflexology improves blood circulation, it thus increases the efficiency of all organs & cells.

It helps release trapped nervous energy and improves neutral efficiency; approximately 7000 nerves are stimulated by reflexology treatment.

It improves waste removal & elimination.

It actives the body’s self healing by clearing blocked energy and rebalancing all your systems as well as working directly with areas that you might be struggling with or you’d like working with directly, to strengthen and support your system as a whole

What it is NOT

Not a diagnostic tool

We do not attempt to diagnose or treat or cure a specific medical condition.

We assess imbalances in a person as a whole and help stimulate the body’s own healing energy resolve re-balance these areas.

Products I Use

I use mostly Songbird reflexology wax which combines a unique blend of beeswax (or beeswax free for our vegan wax alternatives) and 100% natural ingredients with a choice of aromatherapy based scents, or unscented.

Or for allergy prone clients I also have an option of pure Grapeseed oil.

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As a foot cleanser I use a lavender & tea tree combination or surgical spirit.

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I do have a few other products as options too, but everything I use is a natural product and organic where possible.

If clients choose to experience aromatherapy in a diffuser, this will only be pure essential oils of a high standard, most likely Neal’s Yard.