Reflexology, FAQ's

What are the benefits of Reflexology?
Helps to relieve stress and tension and aids relaxation.
Helps to detoxify the body
Stimulates the body's own natural healing ability both physically and emotionally
Helps improve Circulation
Helps unblock energy pathways
Is an opportunity to give yourself some "time out"!

How can Reflexology help me?
Reflexology helps to restore and maintain the body’s natural balance.
It can help relieve the symptoms of:

• Back Pain
  
• Migraine
  
• Infertility
  
• Arthritis
  
• Sleep disorders
  
• Hormonal imbalances
  
• ME
  
• MS
  
• Pre Natal
  
• Post Natal
  
• Sports injuries
  
• Digestive disorders
  
• Stress-related conditions

Reflexology is an effective therapeutic treatment for people of all ages and can bring relief from a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. After completing a course of reflexology treatments for a specific condition, many
clients continue to have regular treatments to maintain their health and well-being.


What happens during a reflexology treatment?
Your first treatment includes an initial consultation and you should allow 1 hour and 15 minutes. The initial consultation is basically an opportunity for us to chat, so that I can establish your health and lifestyle, both current and past. I will then start to apply pressure, with my hands, to your feet or hands if necessary, in order to detect any subtle changes which could signify any problem areas. Then by working on these points, I can affect the corresponding organ or system of the body.

Each session usually lasts for about an hour. A course of treatment could be recommended depending on your needs.


How will I feel after the treatment?
After one or two treatments your may feel some obvious differences. You should enjoy an immediate sense of well-being and relaxation. When a practitioner makes contact with a person’s feet, a flow of energy exists between them and the person will feel a great sense of calmness, warmth and relaxation. Some people sometimes feel tired, nauseous or tearful, but this is temporary and is a part of the healing process. I will ask you to describe your reactions to the treatments, as it is important for me to know how your body is responding. I can then design a unique course of treatments specific to your needs.


Are there any private health companies, who offer cover for Reflexology treatments?
Yes there are! The following companies cover a percentage of the cost of reflexology treatments up to a maximum in one year. Click on their links to find out more. Medicash , Paycare , Healthsure, Health Shield - Direct Healthcare , LHF Healthplan and Foresters.


Reflexology can also help:

• the circulatory system.
  
• muscle tone, particular good for older people and/or people with sedentary lifestyles.
  
• your ability to cope with life in a calm and positive way.
  
• the process of elimination to work more efficiently.
  
• to lessen pain, swelling and inflammation.
  
• stimulate the lymphatic system.
  
• recovery from injury.

The History of Reflexology
The art of reflexology dates back to Ancient Egypt and China. In 1913, Dr William Fitzgerald introduced what was then called ‘zone therapy’ to the western world. In the 1930’s, Eunice Ingham, or 'Mother of Reflexology' as she was known, developed the therapy into what is know today as, Reflexology. She noted how congestion or tensions in certain zones of the foot were mirrored in the corresponding part of the body. By using her fingers and thumbs to stimulate the reflexes she achieved the same therapeutic effect, which is carried on today.