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The Holistic Nature of Reflexology

When we say that reflexology is a holistic treatment it means the whole person-mind, body and emotions, is treated through the feet.

For example: if a person has Frozen Shoulder the reflexologist will begin with reflexes…

To induce relaxation and bring the body into a state where it does its best self-healing.
Then, work the reflexes to the shoulder to increase circulation and oxygen flow to the affected area.
Work on the adrenal reflex to stimulate the release of cortisol (natural hydrocortisone) to reduce inflammation,
Work other related reflexes (spine, neck and hips) to clear energy blockages which may be causing the problem and teach the client how to work on the chronic pain points to release endorphins (the body’s natural pain killer) to relieve pain between sessions.

All the systems of the body will be worked during a treatment in case a weakness or blockage in any one system is affecting another to cause the symptoms the client is experiencing.

We look at the response to other reflexes for clues as to why the problem exists.

Sometimes it may be unexpressed emotions stored in the body’s tissues that are the root of the problem. Emotional trauma in childhood can have long-lasting effects, affecting the nervous and immune response later in life. Chronic stress can cause a number of physical conditions. Injury and chronic pain can affect emotional and mental health.

The reflexologist will take into consideration all of these factors and give special attention to certain reflexes accordingly.

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Reflexology

Reflexology is not a new idea. There is evidence of the practice of reflexology as early as 2500 BC.

In spite of its long history the exact process of reflexology is still not clearly understood, but there are 3 logical theories as to how it works.

Zone Therapy

Discovered by Dr. William Fitzgerald in the early 1900s, it is based on the idea that the body is divided in 10 longitudinal zones, each finger and toe falling into a zone. By applying pressure to a reflex in a zone, any body part within that zone can be stimulated.

Neural Pathways

The nervous system of the body is like a complex electrical system that sends messages from cell to cell reaching every cell, tissue and organ. Each foot has had over 7000 nerve endings and 100,000 to 200,000 external sensory receptors. Stimulating these reflexes in the feet sends electrical impulses throughout the body, allowing it to regulate itself.

Meridians

Meridians are specific energy pathways running throughout the body that carry vital energy for every body function. Acupuncture and acupressure therapies are based on these meridians. There are 6 meridians that run through all the major organs and have their endpoints in the feet. Working on these helps release energy blockages throughout the body.