What Is Reflexology?


​Reflexology is a focused pressure technique, usually directed at the feet or hands. It is based on the premise that there are zones and reflexes on different parts of the body which correspond to and are relative to all parts, glands and organs of the entire body. 

Reflexology has numerous health benefits:
1. Relaxation with the removal of stress
2. Enhanced circulation
3. Assists the body to normalize the metabolism naturally

By manipulating these points with 10-20 pounds of pressure, stress in the body is relieved, circulation is enhanced and therefore a whole range of benefits can be derived as the body functions better.




Enjoy this short video from the Association of Reflexologists in the UK about how reflexology works.

Did You Know?

  • There are more than 7,200 nerve endings in the feet alone.
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  • Reflexology is one of the most popular complementary and alternative medicine therapies used in Norway, Denmark and the UK (Elsevier, Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 18 (2012), 204-211)

  • RiEN (Reflexology in Europe Network) is a network of reflexology associations, representing 20 countries and 20,000 reflexologists around Europe

  • A study by Dr. Gowri Motha and Dr. Jane McGrath of Forest Gate, London found that when pregnant women were given a series of reflexology treatments, the labour times were drastically reduced (the first stage of birth was reduced to 5 hours, compared to the textbook's 16-24 hour first stage)

Who Benefits from Reflexology?

Anyone who has/has suffered issues such as: 
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Rotator cuff injury
  • Shoulder/neck pain
  • Leg/knee pain
  • Hip pain
  • Back pain
  • Concussion
  • Heart attack
  • Stroke
  • Flu/coughs/colds
  • Gas, bloating, acid reflux
  • IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • Auto-immune diseases: Shoegren's, Lupus, MS
  • Parkinson's
  • And many more...