Reflexology Therapy
Revitalize Your Body, Mind, & Spirit with Foot Reflexology Therapy
What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is a holistic therapy based on the principle that specific points on your feet, hands, ears, and face correspond to different organs and systems throughout your body. By applying pressure to these reflex points, a reflexologist can reduce restrictions, stimulate nerve function, increase energy flow, boost circulation, and promote relaxation. It’s a gentle yet powerful way to enhance your overall well-being.
Benefits of Reflexology:
Who Can Benefit from Reflexology?
Reflexology is a safe and gentle therapy that can be beneficial for people of all ages and health conditions. It’s particularly helpful for those experiencing:
- Stress and anxiety
- Chronic pain
- Edema (swelling)
- Chronic Pain
- Sleep problems
- Digestive issues
- Respiratory problems
- Neck & back pain
- Hormonal imbalances
- And more
How Does Reflexology Work?
Reflexology works by targeting specific reflex points on your feet, hands, ears and face that are connected to different organs and systems. Stimulating these points can help to:
- Reduce stress and tension: Reflexology triggers a relaxation response, calming your nervous system and reducing stress hormones.
- Improve circulation: By increasing blood flow, reflexology can deliver more oxygen and nutrients to your cells and organs.
- Promote healing: Reflexology can enhance your body’s natural healing processes, helping to address a wide range of health issues.
- Boost energy levels: Reflexology can revitalize your energy and leave you feeling refreshed and invigorated.
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Dress in comfortable, loose clothing (no jeans or bulky material for CST sessions). Bring a water bottle and drink water before and after your session.
Your session takes place in a quiet, private setting. Clients remain fully clothed. The session is performed with the client reclining on a massage table or in a reclining chair. For CST and Lymph Drainage, the practitioner stands or sits at various times during the session at the client’s head, middle torso or feet.
Experiences differ for each individual, and from session to session. You may deeply relax and even fall asleep at times. Other times you may want to talk, and the practitioner may lead you through a therapeutic dialogue process. You may recall hidden memories, relive events, and express emotions. Some clients may not be aware of many sensations in their body as the tissues relax and re-balance, while others will notice more.
You may become very relaxed and drift off to sleep during your session. The practitioner will ask for you to give feedback of which reflexes on your feet are tender or sensitive as she works on your feet. Some clients will have many tender reflexes, while others may only have one or two. You also may feel chilly and need a blanket as your body relaxes.
Somatic Groundwork requires a floor area large enough for you to lay down in an “X’ position. You will be guided through grounding, breathing and yielding into the floor, and then through movement patterns. You will spend part of the time on the floor, and also in mid-level and standing positions.
Response to manual therapy varies from individual to individual and condition to condition. The number of sessions needed varies widely – from just one up to three or more per week over the course of several weeks. I recommend starting with 3 to 5 CST or Reflexology sessions, spaced either a few days apart for acute conditions to a week apart. Once clients start feeling better, they often continue with monthly sessions as part of their health care program.
Some insurance providers cover Reflexology treatments. Craniosacral Therapy, Lymph Drainage Therapy and Posture & Movement Therapy are not covered. Receipts will be issued for all sessions, and can be claimed as medical expenses on your tax return.
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