Reflexology
What is Reflexology?
Our bodies are amazingly resilient, continuously adapting to physical, mental and emotional challenges. Every minute of every day your body's systems work together to create the subtle adjustments needed for good health. By using skillful pressure to specific points in the feet, a reflexologist joins in the silent dialogue within your body. Reflexology feels good, but it is much more than a relaxing foot massage. For either preventive care or in response to health challenges, reflexology supports balance, comfort and healing.
What should you expect?
To receive reflexology, you will either lie on a treatment couch or sit in a reclining chair, and your reflexologist will apply thumb or finger pressure to each foot. Certain areas may feel more sensitive than others. The tenderness often decreases as your practitioner works your feet and you begin to relax.
Because it is important to stimulate all the points, your reflexologist will not avoid the tender areas, but will work within your comfort level. Speak up if you feel any discomfort so the therapist can adjust your treatment. Also tell them if you are pregnant or have any medical condition.
Responses to reflexology vary widely. After a session you may feel calm & relaxed, or you may experience a feeling of energy or rejuvenation. Some people initially experience fatigue after a session, but notice an increase of energy of the following days.
The more often you receive reflexology, the more benefits you are likely to notice. Your therapist will help you decide the best frequency to meet your specific needs. As you begin to experience feelings of well-being from your sessions, you may become more aware of how it feels to be truely relaxed. This can help you recognise areas of tension, so you can take steps to release them in your daily life.