WHAT IS REFLEXOLOGY

It appears that some form of foot massage was practiced in Ancient Egypt, India and China, but it wasn't until 1913 that Dr. William Fitzgerald introduced this therapy to the West as 'zone therapy'. He noted that reflex areas on the feet and hands were linked to other areas and organs of the body within the same zone. It was in the 1930’s that Eunice Ingham, a physiotherapist, further developed and refined zone therapy into what is now known as reflexology and “mapped” the feet with the various reflex points that we use today. She also observed that congestion or tension in any part of the foot is mirrored in the corresponding part of the body.

Reflexology as we know it today is a complementary therapy which works on the feet to aid healing to the whole person, not just the prevailing symptoms

HOW CAN REFLEXOLOGY HELP ME?

Reflexology may be used by people of all ages to help restore the body’s own healthy balance. Reflexology may aid in the treatment of a variety of conditions by aiding sleep, helping relieve tension, improving mood and improving a sense of wellbeing.

There is some suggestion that reflexology may aid:

Stress-related conditions
Back pain
Headaches
Fertility issues
Sleep disorders
Hormonal Imbalances

Reflexology does not take the place of conventional medicine. Always consult a GP for an acute or infectious condition, and problems of urgent concern.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU GO FOR A TREATMENT

On your first visit I will take a medical history and lifestyle consultation. The treatment itself will last around 45 minutes and includes some foot massage before and after the working of the reflexes to promote deep relaxation.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS DO I REQUIRE?

A course of treatment varies in length depending on your body’s needs. This will be discussed with you at your first session, but as a guide, a course of 4-6 treatments at weekly or fortnightly intervals is normally recommended, after which maintenance treatments may be recommended at monthly intervals if desired.