How does it work?

Reflexology is sometimes known as Zone Therapy as the body is divided into different zones represented by a point in the foot. Nerve endings are imbedded in the feet and hands that then travel to the spinal cord and to various parts of the body. Stimulating these nerve endings thereby helps promote relaxation, improve circulation, stimulate vital organs in the body and encourage the body's natural healing processes. Unlike conventional medicine, reflexology works on the underlying problems within the body and works through the body's nervous system.

What does treatment involve?

Reflexology treatments can take up to an hour or more. Depending on the condition being treated, a number of sessions may be required in order to achieve optimum results. On your first visit, a detailed consultation about your medical history, lifestyle and diet will be taken. The treatment involves light, but firm, compression massage to the soles and uppers of your feet possibly using totally natural creams. It is possible that there will be quite a dramatic reaction to the first treatment in various forms such as increased bowel movements, cold type symptoms or skin problems. This is a very healthy sign which tells you that the treatment has encouraged the release of harmful toxins from the body. During treatment some areas of the foot may feel a little tender and these will correlate with the problem areas in the body. Reflexology should not be used if you are pregnant, have a heart problem or cancer. Should you have any of these conditions and would like reflexology, please consult your GP first.

What can it help?

Although all reflex areas will be massaged, specific attention will be paid to the actual problem area. So, for migraines, strokes, multiple sclerosis, etc. pressure will be applied to the reflex point in the foot  that relates to the head and the connecting areas. In this way the any disorders will be treated according to where in the body they occur, for example, neck, back and hip problems, sciatica and arthritis will be treated in the musculoskeletal area. Reflexology will not fix problems such as broken bones or hernias but if used regularly it will enhance any other treatments you are receiving by keeping the circulation stimulated and the lymph system active.