Reflexology

Feet

Many people have hang-ups about their feet.  Rather than stand bare foot and proud, their feet remain in socks and shoes all day.  Our feet pound upon pavements, up and down stairs, squeeze into pointy shoes with high heels, dance away and so on.

  So, why not put pictures of our heroic feet here? Well many people seem to have an aversion to the sight of them.  

   Our feet reveal a lot about our personalities and our physical selves. Little toes as our younger selves remain hidden away, second toes may be oppressed as with our creativity and long, tall people have long feet; short and round people have shorter and rounder toes.

What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is a complementary and holistic therapy.  Archaeological evidence shows that our ancestors in Ancient Egypt and other civilisations, such as those of India and China, may have practiced a form of reflexology.  

   Reflexology is based on the concept that all the important elements of the body have reflexes that are located on the feet (or hands).  These reflexes are believed to correspond with the main parts of the body, in terms of the organs, the skeletal structure and the various systems and form a microcosm of the human body with the toes representing the head region all the way down to the bottom of the foot representing the pelvic area.  

    The application of pressure to the various reflexes, using hands, thumbs and fingers  stimulates the flow of energy, blood, nutrients and nerve impulses to the corresponding areas.  Reflexology helps to restore the body to a state of peace and balance.  Reflexology does not offer “cures” in the conventional medical sense but studies have shown that it:

• brings about deep relaxation
• helps us to destress
• relieves tension
• improves wellbeing

Studies support the use of Reflexology in holistic and complementary healthcare, that is alongside mainstream healthcare.  Reflexology cares for your Mind, Body and ‘Sole’!

  Many of us speed through our lives without any time to be still or find peace and quiet. Our feet often ache but because they are so far away from our minds, we ignore them, rushing about until we feel so imbalanced with fatigue and stress that we feel unwell.  Reflexology is a way to let our feet communicate the stresses and strains of our lives and for us to acknowledge these and make changes.  It is suitable for all ages.

  A course of Reflexology will ensure you take time out, with your feet up for 45 minutes to an hour, and as your Reflexologist I will inform you of any imbalanced reflexes that I find and I will work to rebalance them.  Many people report that their feet feel much better after a reflexology session and it isn’t until afterwards that they realise how tense their feet were.

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