5 of the most frequently asked questions about Reflexology
How does reflexology work?
Reflexology works on the principle that the whole of your body and its internal organs are mapped on the soles of your feet, this also includes energetic pathways known as the meridians. The meridians are energy pathways that run through the entire body connecting with body’s internal organs and chakra system, they end on our feet too.
Although your body is also mapped on other body parts besides your feet, these include the ears and hands, most reflexologist prefer working on the soles of the feet.
A reflexology treatment involves a variety of different massage/ pressure point techniques on these meridian points.
What can one expect from a treatment?
The client will be asked to remove their shoes and socks and either sit on or lay down on a comfortable therapy couch, you will be required to complete a case history form to gain a better insight into life style etc. This information is confidential and will be stored safely.
Treatment consists of the therapist applying massage and gentle pressure to the meridian points on the soles of your feet, hands or ears with their hands and fingers. The treatment is very relaxing enjoyable however, some points may be a bit uncomfortable especially in the case of a long term illness. The uncomfortable points are not a negative experience and most patients refer to it as ‘nice pain’. In cases where the pain is extreme the therapist will reduce the amount of pressure applied. The pain experienced indicates that there is congestion or weakness on a specific meridian or organ. With frequent treatments and proper lifestyle changes the pain should ease as time goes by. This is an indicator that the body is getting rid of toxins and congestion and will result in overall improvement of health.
What will one feel after a treatment?
I always tell a client that the first 3 treatments is a detox phase.
Each body can detox in various ways resulting in the following;
- Headaches
- Tiredness
- Weepiness
- Sweatiness
- More frequent bowel movements
- Darker coloured urine (which is only an indicator of the toxins exiting the body)
Some patients crave a specific flavour or experience increased thirst, I personally always recommend a client to drink a large glass water after a treatment this assists the body in the removal of toxins. All of the above are good signs of the body trying to get back to a homeostatic state, a state where the body works at its optimum.
Will reflexology heal?
Reflexology does not heal but assists the body to heal itself. The human body is designed to function on its own and to balance itself without outside influences, for example, sweating when temperatures are hot in order to cool down or shivering when temperatures are cold to warm up. Many other functions are performed by the body automatically, even when we are not aware of these functions happening. Our daily lifestyles interfere with the body’s own ability to heal itself. As an example, when we have had too much sugar or caffeine we might suffer from a headache and will therefore take a paracetamol or aspirin based drug to numb our pain. This we do instead of understanding why our bodies are in pain and avoiding the substances that cause our body pain and discomfort.
If we have fed our bodies in the correct way and have a strong immune system our bodies will be able to resist viruses. However, if we have not been looking after our body our immune system may be compromised and can therefore not deal with the virus on its own. This is when we search for outside help such as drugs.
Reflexology firstly aids in removing toxins in our bodies. These toxins are like roadblocks to health. Reflexology also removes congestions in the meridians. Once the toxins and congestions are removed, and the corrective lifestyle changes are made, the cells and oxygen (which transport the nutrients) are at their optimum and therefore the body can begin to heal itself, the way it was designed to.
Who can benefit from reflexology?
Reflexology, is suitable for all age groups.
£ 45.00 per one hour treatment