WHAT IS REFLEXOLOGY
Reflexology is a gentle and effective complimentary therapy applied to the feet and sometimes to the hands. It is a holistic healing technique that aims to treat the individual as a whole, treating the person and not just the symptoms in order to induce a state of balance and harmony in body, mind and spirit.
Reflexology is based on the principle that there are reflex areas on the feet (and hands) corresponding to all the organs and glands of the body. A reflexologist is able to identify reflexes that may be out of balance and will work on these areas by applying gentle pressure to the feet with thumbs and fingers with the aim of returning the body's systems back to their natural state of balance.
Reflexology can bring relief to a wide variety of acute and chronic conditions and is suitable for all ages, including children.
Reflexology treatment is pleasant and soothing, it relaxes and at the same time stimulates the body’s own natural healing processes.
BENEFITS AND EFFECTS
Reflexology does not claim to be a ‘cure’ or to diagnose medical conditions but it is possibly one of the most powerful complimentary therapies for reducing stress which is thought to be related to over 80% of illnesses . Most people who have experienced a treatment would agree that the method can be most beneficial and is a very relaxing therapy.
Reflexology is also very beneficial in maintaining wellbeing and many people enjoy the therapeutic and relaxing effect of a treatment even when in relatively good health.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A TREATMENT
Before the first treatment a consultation will take place to establish if there are any medical conditions that need to be taken into account and a treatment plan will be agreed on to meet your needs.
The treatment begins with a warm up massage to relax the feet before I start to work on the systems on your feet using the tips of my thumbs and fingers to apply pressure. Any imbalances in the body should be felt and stimulated to help clear and rebalance the reflex. The treatment is very relaxing but it is not a foot massage and sometimes the areas of imbalance may be painful, however I will work with whatever pressure you feel comfortable with.
The treatment ends with a closing massage to the feet and any findings will be discussed and aftercare advice will be provided so you can help yourself continue the healing affects of the treatment at home.
After a first initial treatment where any issues have been identified each subsequent treatment will be tailored for your needs. If you have any medical conditions you are hoping to improve then these will be discussed during your first session where a medical history will be taken.
FOOT TAPPING REFLEXOLOGY - E.F.T. with REFLEXOLOGY
E.F.T (Emotional Freedom Technique) helps reduce emotional distress and physical tension by tapping on specific acupressure points while focusing on negative feelings, promoting relaxation and healing. (You can read more E.F.T HERE).
While reflexology opens up the energy pathways of the body to reduce stress, inducing deep relaxation and helping the physical body to heal, E.F.T. helps to release negative emotions that may actually causing the problem.
Combining EFT and Reflexology enhances the benefits of each by addressing both emotional and physical stress simultaneously, leading to deeper relaxation, more holistic healing, and a greater release of tension than taking them separately.
A Foot Tapping Reflexology session involves tapping on Meridian Points on the toes whilst focussing on the Emotions that arise. An initial consultation is taken prior to the treatment to identify the area area if focus. The session begins by focussing on the negative emotion whilst the meridian points on the feet are being tapped on, this will continue until the feelings are dispersed and the client is feeling relaxed. The negative feelings will then be replaced with positive statements. The reflexology session will then begin and any physical or emotional sensations that arise will also be worked on.
Often chronic pain that cannot be treated medically can be alleviated by releasing negative emptions. E.F.T. can be used to help with many emotional issues such as anger, grief, depression, phobias and lack of confidence.