Reflexology
Reflexology is a healing art based on the
principle that there are reflexes in the feet, hands and ears, which correspond
to every part, gland, and organ of the body. Through the application of
pressure on these reflexes, reflexology relieves tension, improves circulation
and helps promote the natural function of the related areas of the body.
A treatment consists of a quick foot
cleansing, then starting on the right foot with gentle, yet firm pressure, to
the client's comfort level. After the "warm-ups" the toes are
worked on. The toes are the reflex areas for the head, brain, sinuses,
eyes, ears, essentially all the parts of the head. Then the sole of the
foot which contains the reflexes for the internal organs, all the muscles and
the bones of the torso of the body. The heel of the foot, then the ankle
area, and the top of the foot are completed. The treatment of the right
foot is finished off with the spinal reflexes. Then the left foot is
completed in the same manner. Organs that are located on the left side of
the body have reflexes on the left foot only. For example, the Spleen
Reflex is located on the left foot only, where the Brain Reflex is located on both
feet.
Both feet are done completely, and while
extra attention can be given for a specific condition, Reflexology does not
treat a specific condition. If you have a specific condition that you feel
requires extra attention please feel free to bring it up during the
initial consultation and Health History so that the practitioner is
fully aware of your health issues.
The principle of the therapy is that working
the whole foot helps the whole body to restore itself. And that if all
systems are worked they can support each other when one isn't functioning
optimally.
I have completed the Requirements
of the Reflexology
Association of Canada for Certified Reflexologist (Foot).
