Foot Reflexology Treatment

Reflexology is an alternative medicine involving the physical act of applying pressure to the feet, hands, ears and cranium with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques. It is based on a system of zones and reflex areas that reflects an image of the body on the feet, hands and cranium, with the premise that such work effects a physical change to the body.

Our basic foot reflexology treatment lasts for 60 minutes and has a very simple goal:

To use our special training and abilities to open up the blockages so that the body may, once again, begin to move to a state of harmony and well being.

Reflexology Background

Reflexology is an ancient practice in Chinese medicine. It consists of massaging and squeezing designated areas of the feet and other parts of the body to promote improved health and well-being.

It is said to date back to 2700 B.C. to complement other natural healing methods and is known to have the benefit of accelerating recovery from certain illnesses. Much more than a simple foot massage it therapeutic effects are numerous.

Benefits

With reflexology therapy, tension is relieved and blockages cleared by stimulating sensory receptors in the nerve fibers of the foot. As a result energy is created that extends up to the spinal column and is dispersed from there throughout the nervous system.  This can assist with:

• Recover from daily demanding work stress
• Improve your immune system
• Improve night time sleep
• Stimulate body circulation
• Improve cardio-vascular system
• Improve paralysis
• Improve arthritis
• Balance weight control and improve diet
• Improve foot and hand numbness
• Improve diabetes
• Heal internal ailments
• Lower high blood pressure
• Detoxify and purify your system
• Experience a greater sense of wellbeing