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Reflexology is a form of 'complementary' medicine and involves a method of treatment using massage and gentle pressure to reflex areas found in the feet and the hands. Most commonly, the feet are used as the areas to be treated.
In the feet, there are reflex areas corresponding to all the parts of the body and these areas are arranged in such a way as to form a map of the body in the feet with the right foot corresponding to the right side of the body and the left foot corresponding to the left side of the body. By having the whole body represented in the feet, this offers a means of treating the whole body. This is an important factor of a natural therapy and allows not only symptoms to be treated but also the causes of symptoms.
Reflexology does not claim to be a 'cure-all' but numerous different disorders have been successfully treated by this method. These disorders include such things as migraine, sinus problems, hormonal imbalances, breathing disorders, digestive problems, circulatory problems, back problems and tension and stress.
After an initial consultation I will initially examine the feet before commencing with the treatment.
All areas on both feet will be massaged. Areas corresponding to parts of the body which are out of balance will feel uncomfortable or tender (but not in a painful way). When massaged the degree of tenderness will indicate the degree of imbalance.
The sensitivity of the feet varies from person to person and the trained practitioner will understand the correct pressure to apply and how to interpret the tenderness felt. The massage should not be uncomfortable to even the most sensitive of feet.
I specialize in Reflexology, Having qualified in the certificate and then advancing to the diploma and advanced techniques. I work with traditional methods and also incorporate Aromatherapy, crystals and energy balancing depending on your needs, to enable you to transform your life and move forward either from a physical problem or emotional issue.
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