What is reflexology
Reflexology is a method for activating the healing powers of the body and is both old and new. From ancient texts reflexologists know that the Chinese, Japanese, Russians and Egyptians worked on the feet to promote good health. Modern reflexology is both a science and an art and yields best results when the reflexologist works with dedication, patience and above all loving care.I believe reflexology offers many benefits and is preventative healthcare. There are many circulatory systems within the body and reflexology may help by balancing the flow of these circulatory systems and inducing relaxation within the client. I believe its many benefits are;
Reducing stress and inducing relaxation-opening and clearing the neural pathways
Improving circulation-by reducing stress and tension the flow of blood moves naturally and easily
Cleansing the body of toxins and impurities-relaxation causes all the systems to function more efficiently
Balancing the whole system-encourages homeostasis meaning the body is balanced with all systems functioning together
Revitalising Energy- energy flows through the body and mind and reflexology helps revitalise the body, spirit and mind.
I believe there are 10 energy zones within the body and reflexology works by stimulating these zones and that the feet are a mini map of the body and all parts of the body are presented within the foot. Reflexology is not a cure, medicine as practised in the western world or a massage. It does not diagnose illness or treat specific diseases it works with subtle energy flows revitalising them so the natural internal healing mechanisms of the body can do their work.
Maternity reflexology is a natural therapy and aims to support the natural event of pregnancy by using the subtle energies of the feet to create balance and harmony.
