Reflexology

Reflexology is a science based on the principle that the feet are a map in miniature of all organs, glands and parts of the body. By effective stimulation of various areas, or 'reflexes' on the feet, the body is encouraged to regain and maintain harmony and balance (homeostasis) in a safe and natural way.

We live in an age where at least 75% of illness is believed to be stress related.  Why not use the ultimate in relaxation therapy -Reflexology- to help alleviate the problem?  Reflexology releases the muscular tourniquets placed on the body by stress and tension.  This relaxation facilitates improved blood and nerve supply to the tissues and the elimination of wastes and toxins from the body.  This in turn allows nature to achieve homeostasis = healthy and well functioning.

Can be useful for Inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or injured muscles when the local area is too painful to be massaged directly.

Because reflexology is completely safe and non-intrusive, it can be used in conjunction with any other therapeutic modality.  Indeed a 90 minute neck and shoulder massage combined with reflexology is highly recommended.

• RELIEVES ABNORMAL STRESS AND TENSION IN THE BODY
• IMPROVES BLOOD SUPPLY
• IMPROVES NERVE SUPPLY
• IMPROVES LYMPHATIC FLOW
• ENCOURAGES ELIMINATION OF WASTES
• PROMOTES HOMEOSTATIS

Not recommended for :

• Contagious diseases tinea, fungal infections
• Insulin dependent Diabetics (type 1), stimulating the pancreas could result in hypoglycemia due to a small release of insulin
• Certain types of malignant cancers, maligncy of lymphatic and cardio system could be accelerated, in some cases can strengthen the immune system
• recent cardiac patients, (within 6 months)
• following organ transplant may counteract anti-rejection drugs
• Patients taking a large number of prescribed drugs, may cause condition  to become unstable
• Unstable blood pressure.
• Pregnancy in the first trimester.

Reflexology may help to alleviate some of the associative problems of pregnancy including edema and morning sickness.  It is also helpful in relaxing the entire body during the actual delivery period.  It is beneficial to work on a regularly scheduled basis during pregnancy.  Prenatal care is so important.

Frequency of sessions :

45- 60 mins
new patient 4 weekly session at commencement of session.
Acute symptoms or specific conditions more frequently

PREVENTATIVE MAINTAINENCE

Ill patients require short, light frequent sessions otherwise the system may become overloaded with metabolized wastes and toxins that their body is unable to cope with.

Reactions :

following reflexology may vary, but usually do not last more than 12-24 hours.
They may include headache, sleepiness, various aches and pains, increased urination or defecation