Reflexology- An Overview

Reflexology available at our day spa is the practice of applying pressure to the feet and hands utilising specific thumb, finger and hand techniques without the use of oil, cream or lotion. Reflexology is based on a system of zones and reflex areas that reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands which stimulates a physical change in the body.

It can be used to: (to name just a few)
• Create Relaxation
• Reduce Pain
• Improve Blood Flow
• Impact on cholesterol

A reflexology chart mirrors a reflection of the body on the feet and hands, left foot or left hand represents the body’s left half and right foot or hand its right half.

In reflexology practice, pressure and specific techniques are applied to the relevant reflex areas to stimulate that related part of the body. Research has demonstrated beneficial effects for several reflex areas and their reflected parts of the body.

Around the world and throughout history, reflexology has been rediscovered time and time again. Archaeological evidence points to ancient reflexology medical practices in Egypt, China and Japan.

In the East, ancient Chinese techniques were re-discovered in the 1980s and have spread throughout Asia and the rest if the world, creating today’s reflexology-rich environment with reflexology paths in parks and a thriving reflexology industry of practitioners, businesses and research.

Please let me know your thoughts in the comments section below, if you have any questions, post them in the comments section and I will reply as quickly as I can.