"Reflexology is for anyone and everyone! Generally speaking though, clients tend to split into three categories; those who come with a specific complaint or reason, those who use it as a maintenance treatment to mitigate the effects of stress and those who just find it wonderfully relaxing and use it as a treat"
Reflexology is an extremely effective form of foot massage based on the principle that 'reflex points' on the hands and feet correspond to each organ and structure in the body and are linked to those organs by energy channels, zones or meridians.
When illness or imbalance occurs in the body, the corresponding energy channels become blocked and the Reflexology Massage is aimed to destroy these blocks, allowing the energy to flow freely again, so restoring the body's natural balance, and hence - good health. Reflexologists regard the feet as a mirror of the body, with the right foot representing the right-hand side of the body and the left foot the left-hand side.
Illnesses, or potential illnesses, are indicated by tender areas on the appropriate reflex points on the feet, reflecting imbalance of the affected organ or organs. By applying reflexology foot massage techniques to these points, the body can be prompted to maximise its own great capacity both to heal itself and to prevent illness.
Reflexology is developed from the 'Zone' Theory of energy channels in the body, and is related closely to the meridian theory of acupuncture, a meridian being a channel through which the body's vital energy flows.
Malfunction, tension, disease and infection, are all said to be the result of an imbalance in the energy distribution along the meridians.
A therapist's focus is to restore balance where there is imbalance.
When the body's energy distribution is perfectly balanced so that no part is deprived of vital energy, the body is able to resist all infection, and maintain the efficient functioning of all its systems and organs.
The reflexologist's application of pressure to feet, hands, or ears sends a calming message from the peripheral nerves in these extremities to the central nervous system, which in turn signals the body to adjust the tension level.
This enhances overall relaxation, brings internal organs and their systems into a state of optimum functioning, and increases blood supply (which brings additional oxygen and nutrients to cells and enhances waste removal). It positively affects the circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, immune, and neuropeptide systems in the body.
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