Reflexology Therapy uses pressure on specific points of the feet, hands, or ears to promote relaxation, improve circulation, and restore the body’s natural balance.
Some of the benefits of having Reflexology are:
Reflexology is an ancient science that works as an alternative and complementary treatment. Reflexology is based on the principle that our glands, organs, and all parts of the body have a direct relation with reflex spots on the feet, hands, and ears. Reflexology is a unique technique which uses thumb and finger pressure to stimulate these reflex areas.
Modern science is making great strides in discovering the connection between universal matter and energy waves that may relate to the functioning of the body. Recent studies have shown an alteration in monitored brain patterns when reflexology is applied to various reflexes on the foot.
Having a Reflexology treatment (on feet or hands) can be a cool and relaxing experience and a way to keep your body healthy and energetic. Moreover, Reflexology helps the body by relieving stress and tension, improving nerve and blood supply, and unblocking the nerve impulses to help nature achieve balance. Reflexology has also been proven to be beneficial for several chronic illnesses such as asthma, swelling legs and knees, hay fever, back pain, poor circulation, diabetes, arthritis, and tinnitus, among others.
The left foot represents the left side of the body and the right foot represents the right side of the body. Reflexology is not ticklish as firm pressure is used. If a particular part of the body is out of balance, the corresponding reflex may feel tender or sore during the treatment. It is important to let the practitioner know so that steps may be taken to rectify this discomfort. Generally, people describe any areas of tenderness as a “sweet pain,” which is both bearable and beneficial.
Reflexology is normally totally safe for most people, including those with certain health problems as pressure and duration is tailored to meet individual client needs. Considerations are needed for babies, children, elderly and the very sick. In these instances, treatment is of lighter pressure and shorter duration. Your Reflexologist will know.
Sessions may vary depending on the outcomes required. General maintenance or preventative health care could be once every 1-6 weeks depending on each individual. Reflexology sessions can be carried out on a daily basis for an acute condition and once a week for a chronic or long-term condition or as wellness levels improve.
A full session means working all areas of both feet. This can vary from 30-60 minutes depending on the wellness level of the client.
The feet are generally more sensitive to work on than hands and ears. Many other factors can also influence sensitivity such as: medication, tension, stress, injury, surgery, illness, callous/corns, swellings, etc.
Generally, you will feel relaxed and possibly a little tired. Rest or quiet time may be needed for 10 minutes to even a couple of hours to allow the body to rest and restore. Possible outcomes over 1-3 days may also include: varying sleep patterns from deep to restless sleep, more frequent and noticeable dreams, emotional changes with a greater awareness of feelings, urination may increase and/or vary in colour, odour, an increase in bowel movement/volume, cold like symptoms as nasal passages clear, coughing and secretions from lung area, a desire to drink more water to flush toxins and impurities from the body.
A pregnant woman can have Reflexology treatments since the beginning of the pregnancy, but it must be performed by a professional Reflexologist, as there are certain procedures that cannot be perform during the first trimester of the pregnancy. After the first trimester, there is no risk having frequent treatments. Read more about how natural energy therapies can help with the side effects of pregnancy.
NZ$ 120
Diploma, International Institute of Reflexology and Proud member of Reflexology New Zealand Group
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NZ$ 120
Diploma, International Institute of Reflexology and Proud member of Reflexology New Zealand Group
Ready for a revitalizing experience ?
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