Modern Reflexology

There is evidence that a form of foot and hand therapy was already used in ancient India, Egypt and China at around 3000 BC. Modern Reflexology, as it is known today, was however only introduced in 1913 by Dr William H Fitzgerald, an ear, nose and throat specialist and later pioneered by physiotherapist Eunice Ingham, as zone therapy. 

Thereafter Reflexology has developed steadily, incorporating different methods and is now practiced all over the world as a natural therapy that promotes wellbeing and optimal health in the very young to the very old.

There are over 7 trillion nerves in your body. These nerves are part of your body’s nervous system. They are a bit like electrical wiring, transmitting signals between your brain, spinal cord, and the rest of your body.

In Reflexology, these nerve endings are called reflexes and a Reflexologist uses gentle, targeted pressure point massage on feet, hands and face, to stimulate your nervous system and restore the flow of ‘Vital’ energy throughout your body. This improves circulation which creates optimal balance within all your body’s systems, making your body work better and boosting feelings of wellbeing.

How can you benefit from Reflexology treatments?

Everyday life often means juggling the demands of your job, family, health and social life causing daily stress, anxiety, lack of sleep and poor lifestyle management in general, common underlying factors for dis-ease and dysfunction in our bodies in the modern world.

Reflexology is really relaxing and energising. and is an effective treatment for stress and anxiety, helping you manage life’s demands more gracefully. You function at a higher level and experience more joy after a treatment.

 
Reflexology is a trusted, natural and effective treatment to speed up recovery after a bout of illness, such as flu.

Often just 3 to 5 treatments can inspire significant change and the health benefits can go beyond relieving stress and anxiety if you have specific health issues.

• You sleep better
• You breathe deeper
• Your immune system works better
• Your hormones become more balanced
• Your emotions become more balanced
• Your back pain eases
• Your pain decreases
• You manage to adopt healthier habits
• You manage your weight
• You may become more effective in pursuing your goals
• Your relationships may improve

Reflexology has been found to be safe even if you are very ill, such as with advanced cancer and undergoing chemotherapy.

• You relax and become calmer, less anxious
• Your breathing regulates
• Your nausea lessens
• Your pain eases

Reflexology has been found to assist with fertility issues in couples. It also assists and supports you throughout your fertility treatments and pregnancy. Reflexology can facilitate an easier labour and Reflexology treatments support mom and baby after birth.