Reflexology

What is Reflexology?

The stimulation of Reflex points on the soles of the feet by applying light pressure to encourage the body to heal itself.

Where all the internal body structures and organs are mapped and mirrored in a miniture.

There are many health benefits from Reflexology: -

• A state of calm relaxation

• Improvement in your brain power

• Improvement of your nerve functions

• Boosting your energy levels and metabolism

• Relieving discomfort from menstruation and pregnancy

• Compliments cancer care elimination of toxins

• Speeds up healing wounds

• Gives relief from stress, anxiety and insomnia

Pregnancy: -

Pre-natel and post natel

Studies have shown that Reflexology can be very beneficial for pregnant women, particularly in terms of labour lengths and post partum recovery time including post natel depression.

Reflexology can also help prepare a healthy balanced environment for pregnancy if you are trying to conceive, encouraging ovulation and having regular sessions can be especially beneficial for those suffering fertility problems and help imbalances, regulate the menstrual cycle and relieve anxiety around the situation you feel.

What to expect from the session?

You will be asked some various questions to prioritise around what you are wanting to achieve from this therapy during your consultation, it will then be followed by a visual assessment to the feet to indicate any contraindications. Your therapist will cleanse your feet using a cooling peppermint scrub to the feet, and ankles mixed with warm water. Mitt off the applied scrub and remove any excess dirt or bacteria. Followed by peppermint essential oil blend or coconut oil to perform the treatment, and finally adding a soothing lotion towards the end of the session to soften and moisturise the skin.

The laying position will be slightly raised at the head end of the couch, and extra pillows will be placed under the knee, and at the back of the neck for support and comfort. Your therapist will insert a bolster at the back of your ankle to raise the feet slightly to allow a good circulation flow.

After care:- 

After or during your treatment, you may feel emotions running high, this is because the adrenal system is stimulated and works to help release any unwanted feelings as you are healing. 

You may also experience a healing crisis. A healing crisis can occur immediately and within several days, or even several weeks later. Some people feel flu like complaints during the first few days of the cleanse because your body is dumping toxins into the blood stream for elimination. The ill-affects usually pass within 1-3 days. On rare occasions, they may last several weeks, and this can be normal as you then begin to feel your best soon after.

It’s important that you follow the advice from your therapist and drink plenty of water to hydrate after your treatment.