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Reflexology is a holistic complementary therapy. The origins of reflexology can be traced back to Ancient Egypt 2050BC where images of reflexology practice are recorded on hieroglyphics at the Ankhm'ahor (the physician's tomb). The principle behind the therapy is that your feet are a mini representation of your body, and areas out of balance in the body will make themselves apparent in corresponding areas of your feet. For example, if you suffer from migraines, then a reflexology practitioner may find the big toe, which corresponds to the head area, out of balance.
How does it work?
A reflexology practitioner uses gentle massage techniques to encourage a state of deep relaxation, which in turn enables the body to stimulate its own healing processes. When the body is in a relaxed state and the feeling of stress is reduced, physiological changes occur which are beneficial to health. In addition, by working on blockages and imbalances in the feet, reflexology can help a person return to a state of balance and well being naturally.
As no two people are the same, and different disorders affect us all in different ways, each reflexology treatment is tailored to the individual client.
What does it involve?
For your first session, the reflexology practitioner will begin by taking a consultation which enables them to find out your medical history, any presenting conditions and style of treatment that would be most beneficial to you. You will then lie on a massage couch, fully clothed apart from your feet, whilst the practitioner works on your feet.
Using gentle pressure, a professionally trained reflexologist can detect subtle changes in specific points on the feet, and will work on these points in order to encourage the corresponding part of the body back to a balanced state. Occasionally, clients may experience some slight discomfort in areas of the feet where there may be imbalances. For example, if you suffer from migraines, you may find your big toe area is more sensitive than other areas on your foot. The discomfort is fleeting and you can ask your reflexologist to go softer or stop working that area if it is too uncomfortable for you.
Most clients find that reflexology treatments are incredibly relaxing and may either fall asleep, or float off into a lovely relaxed state. However, everyone is different, and you may prefer to talk or ask questions as the treatment goes along. Either is absolutely fine, although, the more you can relax during a treatment, the more beneficial it will be.
Treatment times within the sessions are as follows:
30 mins session = 20 to 25 minutes
1 hour session = 45 to 50 minutes
1 ½ hours session = 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes
The additional time during the session is used to catch up with the client on any changes to their health, and to feedback to the client at the end of the session.
How can reflexology help me?
As reflexology is a holistic treatment, it aims to treat the person as a whole, including mind, body and spirit. It can be effective in treating the following:
Digestive disorders
Infertility
Relaxation
Stress and stress related conditions
Back, shoulder and neck pain
Pregnancy*
Diabetes
Hormonal imbalances
Migraines
Respiratory conditions
Insomnia
Sinus problems
Of course, you don’t have to have a particular ailment to have reflexology. You can
always just have a general relaxing, de-
Sessions with Vicki Bryant & Claire John Lewis find out more at: www.holisticavenue.co.uk/practitioners.html
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