Reflexology
Reflexology is a type of therapy that involves the application of gentle pressure to different areas of the feet and hands to help support the body’s healing and revitalising processes. Reflexology can be used as a form of stress relief, bringing a sense of balance and wellbeing and helping to support the natural function of the immune system.
How Does Reflexology Work?
By applying pressure to reflexes on the hands or feet, a trained Reflexologist is able to detect any imbalances which may be the result of stress, illness or injury. The Reflexologist can then work on these reflexes, incorporating meridian points (acupuncture points) and advanced techniques, with the aim of initiating a beneficial response in a corresponding area of the body and encouraging your body to achieve ‘homeostasis’.
Foot Reflexology
All the systems of the body are worked on through the feet – musculoskeletal, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, nervous, and lymphatic.
During a foot reflexology session, your Reflexologist will apply pressure to the reflex points, and use this to observe areas in the body which are experiencing pain, stress or tension. They can then manipulate the feet gently, which may result in a beneficial effect for those parts of the body. Each area of the foot corresponds with a different part of the body, for example:
The ball of the foot relates to the chest
The heel relates to the lower back
The arch of the foot relates to the different digestive organs
Your reflexologist will discuss any areas of concern with you, and pay particular attention to those during your session.
Hand Reflexology
Hand reflexology also offers a whole host of benefits, with one of the main ones being relaxation. Reflexology also works to alleviate aches and pains throughout the body such as headaches, back and shoulder pain and more. It can have a significant positive effect on those with certain medical conditions.
Gently working to relieve lactic acid build up, it promotes healing which is great for those who enjoy working out to help speed up recovery time. There is a huge range of other benefits, including but not limited to:
Correcting physical imbalances
Easing anxiety
Reducing tiredness
Regulating blood flow
Relieving sinuses
Reflexologists will need to apply more pressure to your hand than they would your foot due to the reflex points being much deeper in this area of your body.
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Pricing for Reflexology
Reflexology | 50 Mins | £48 |
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Excellent service and excellent staff. Very good with me and my problem. I would highly recommend them if you have any problems with the NHS podiatry service which I had.
RICHARD STARR
Our podiatrist was excellent. He resolved my injury quickly and professionally and explained what he was doing clearly in a breezy and down to earth way.
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