Reflexology

What is Reflexology: Reflexology is a natural 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 application of firm pressure on these reflexes, Reflexology relieves tension, improves circulation and helps promote the natural function of the related areas of the body.

 

How does Reflexology work: Reflexology work with our autonomic nervous system. There are 7,500 nerve endings in each side of the foot, and a total of 17,000 touch receptors and free nerve endings in each hand and ear. These nerve endings have extensive interconnections through the spinal cord and brain with all areas of the body. When these nerve endings are stimulated, they send calming messages to the central nerve system, which in turn, signals the body to adjust tension levels.

 

Benefits: Reflexology is very effective in reducing stress and pain by putting the client into a “parasympathetic” aka “rest and digest” mode of the nervous system. Reflexology creates total relaxation, brings internal organs and their system into a state of optimum functioning, and increases blood supply (which means added oxygen and nutrients!) and waste removal.

 

In many countries around the world including England, Germany, Denmark and China, Reflexology is widely practiced and is well recognized as an honored complementary health discipline.