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REFLEXOLOGY
Reflex Zone Therapy is therapeutic foot massage to promote physical health and emotional well being.
Reflexology or Reflex Zone Therapy has developed in the western world over the past 50 years with its origins dating back to the folk knowledge of India and China some 5000 years ago.
Reflexology is now a precisely defined form of treatment based on the principle that the anatomy of the body is reflected in miniature on reflex zones on the feet and also on the hands (although a little less defined), by using specific techniques of holds and pressures on these regions healing is both initiated and accelerated in the corresponding area of the body.
The professional therapist does not rely on external aids when treating a client and only the human hand is used. In fact it only requires the clients feet to be exposed and even then the resting foot is covered whilst its fellow is treated.
One of the wonders of Reflexology is that it can bring about the same sensations of restfulness and relaxation that a full body massage can produce therefore it can be most beneficial in the treatment of stress.
As the therapist traces his/her way through the reflexes of the feet the client with no particular problem or disorder will relax and show little or no reaction. Those people with a disorder will react by experiencing sensitivity in forms ranging from a pricking sensation which can feel as though the therapists’ nail is too long to one of pressure being applied to a bruise. Reflexology though should never really hurt. The therapist should adjust the pressure to suit each individual foot.
The Reflexologist does not claim to make a medical diagnosis but rather the therapist can make an assessment from which a medical doctor may be able to extract information. Information which may assist him/her in a medical diagnosis.
Most people can benefit from Reflexology and the conditions known to react favourably are numerous and varied from Sinusitis to Sciatica, Constipation and P.M.S.
Few contra-indications exist with Reflexology although treatment would not be given in some instances for example in cases of Fever, Thrombosis, Gangrene or acute infection or disease. Other circumstances might include when surgery is indicated, pregnancy in first Trimester and at no stage of an unstable pregnancy.
No scientific evidence exists as to how Reflexology works or how it can produce such excellent results and yet a considerable amount of evidence exists to prove that it does work.
REFLEXOLOGY
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Reflex Zone Therapy is therapeutic foot massage to promote physical health and emotional well being.
Reflexology or Reflex Zone Therapy has developed in the western world over the past 50 years with its origins dating back to the folk knowledge of India and China some 5000 years ago.
Reflexology is now a precisely defined form of treatment based on the principle that the anatomy of the body is reflected in miniature on reflex zones on the feet and also on the hands (although a little less defined), by using specific techniques of holds and pressures on these regions healing is both initiated and accelerated in the corresponding area of the body.
The professional therapist does not rely on external aids when treating a client and only the human hand is used. In fact it only requires the clients feet to be exposed and even then the resting foot is covered whilst its fellow is treated.
One of the wonders of Reflexology is that it can bring about the same sensations of restfulness and relaxation that a full body massage can produce therefore it can be most beneficial in the treatment of stress.
As the therapist traces his/her way through the reflexes of the feet the client with no particular problem or disorder will relax and show little or no reaction. Those people with a disorder will react by experiencing sensitivity in forms ranging from a pricking sensation which can feel as though the therapists’ nail is too long to one of pressure being applied to a bruise. Reflexology though should never really hurt. The therapist should adjust the pressure to suit each individual foot.
The Reflexologist does not claim to make a medical diagnosis but rather the therapist can make an assessment from which a medical doctor may be able to extract information. Information which may assist him/her in a medical diagnosis.
Most people can benefit from Reflexology and the conditions known to react favourably are numerous and varied from Sinusitis to Sciatica, Constipation and P.M.S.
Few contra-indications exist with Reflexology although treatment would not be given in some instances for example in cases of Fever, Thrombosis, Gangrene or acute infection or disease. Other circumstances might include when surgery is indicated, pregnancy in first Trimester and at no stage of an unstable pregnancy.
No scientific evidence exists as to how Reflexology works or how it can produce such excellent results and yet a considerable amount of evidence exists to prove that it does work.
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