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ABOUT REFLEXOLOGY...
Although
foot massage as a healing aid has been practised
for thousands of years in the East, it only became known in
the West early in the 20th century, and was introduced to the
UK in the 1960s. Today, REFLEXOLOGY is one
of the most popular and widely available complementary therapies.
It is thought that different areas on the feet (or zones), correspond
to different organs or parts of the body, the right foot relating
to the right side of the body and the left foot relating to
the left side of the body. The hands are linked in a similar
way and can also be worked on. Within the body there are a series
of energy channels, or pathways, through which our vital energy
flows, maintaining optimum health or wellbeing. These channels
can easily become blocked as a result of stress, illness or
injury, resulting in imbalances in our system. This makes it
harder for the body to heal itself.
A trained reflexologist will massage the feet, using mainly
the thumbs to gently apply pressure to the different areas,
and will be able to detect any imbalances that may be present
in the body. Sometimes tiny deposits or tender spots are noticed
- these points indicate problem areas within the body and are
then worked on to restore balance and allow the energy to flow
freely once more.
Reflexology is a safe, natural and very relaxing therapy to
receive, improving both circulation and elimination, whilst
encouraging the body to heal itself. It can be very effective
for a wide range of conditions ranging from migraine, sinus
trouble to back or joint pain and digestive disorders. It is
important to only receive treatment from a qualified and registered
practitioner, as extra care is needed when treating certain
medical conditions.
A reflexologist should spend some time talking with you prior
to starting treatment, in order to assess your needs, as each
treatment is tailored to the individual.
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