ReflexologyWhat is reflexology? Reflexology dates back to Ancient Egypt, India and China, 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. In the 1930s Eunice Ingham further developed this zone theory into what is now known as reflexology. She observed that congestion or tension in any part of the foot is mirrored in the corresponding part of the body. How can reflexology help me?Reflexology can be used to help restore and maintain the body's natural equilibrium. This gentle therapy encourages the body to work naturally to restore its own healthy balance. Reflexology has been shown to be effective for:
Reflexology does not claim to cure, diagnose or prescribe.
Who can benefit from reflexology?Reflexology is suitable for all ages and may bring relief from a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. After you have completed a course of reflexology treatment for a specific condition, many people find it beneficial to continue with regular treatments in order to maintain health and well-being.What happens when I go for treatment?On the first visit, Victoria or Valerie Anne will have a preliminary talk with you to determine your present and past health and lifestyle. She will then use her hands to apply pressure to the feet. The application and the effect of the therapy is unique to each person. They can detect subtle changes in specific points on the feet, and by working on these points may affect the corresponding organ or system of the body.A treatment session usually lasts for about one hour. A course of treatment may be recommended depending on your body's needs. Valerie Anne specialises in working with children and the issues surrounding hyperactivity. Victoria specialises in working with pregnancy and was previously a midwife. Practitioners: Victoria Callaghan | Valerie Anne Dawson |
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