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What is
Reflexology?
Reflexology
has its roots in both Ancient Egypt and the Far East although today
a treatment takes the form of a series of massage and pressure
techniques over the whole foot. The name reflexology comes from the
underlying concept that every part of the body is reflected in the
foot and so by working the whole of the foot the whole of the body
can be treated.
The aim of a
reflexology treatment is to promote homeostasis (the bodies natural
balance) and so works on the principal that if one part of the body
is out of balance that will affect all others.
Treatments can be given to either the hand or
the foot.
Benefits
of Treatment:
-
Deep
relaxation – 75% of all ailments are stress related so this
should not be undervalued!
- Improved
Circulation – Increasing the efficiency of organs and cells.
- Releasing nervous tension – 7000 nerves are stimulated
by a reflexology massage!
- Improved waste removal and elimination.
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Promotes
the bodies ability to self-heal.
What is a
treatment like?
An initial treatment will take approximately
one and a half hours including a consultation process, subsequent
treatments take approximately one hour. The recipient is reclined
in a comfortable chair for the duration and the experience is
usually deeply relaxing although some points may be tender or
sensitive if there is an imbalance in the body.
In addition to
working on the physical level the treatment also affects the
emotional, mental and spiritual giving the client the experience of
a compassionate physical touch without being too invasive.
It is not
uncommon to feel pleasantly tired after a treatment.
What
conditions are helped?
Reflexology is a whole body treatment and as
such is suitable for maintaining health as well as helping with
particular conditions such as:
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Stress
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Menstrual
and Menopausal symptom
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Headaches
and Migraine
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Digestive
Problems
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Low
Vitality
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Lowered
Immune system
After
care advice:
In order to
support the benefits of the treatment it is recommended that you
avoid stimulants such as caffeine (tea, coffee, cola), nicotine and
alcohol for 24 hours after the treatment. In addition you should
drink plenty of water, preferably still mineral water, to help flush
the body of released toxins. Insufficient water intake can cause
unpleasant reactions to a treatment such a headache or flu-like
symptoms.
Reactions
to treatment:
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Temporary
worsening of existing condition (should last no more than 24
hours).
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General
aches and pains
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Skin
rashes
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Spots or
pimples
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Great
fatigue (should last no longer than 24 hours)
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Flu-like
symptoms
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Increased
wind or flatulence
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Increased
urination and bowel movements
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In women,
increased menstrual flow
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Increased
mucus
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An
improvement in mood
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Improved
sleep patterns
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Increased
energy
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Relief
from pain
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Increased
mobility
Contraindications
Advice should be taken and/or doctors
permission sought before treating clients with the following
conditions:
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Circulatory problems such as phlebitis or varicose veins
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Infection and contagious disease
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Certain cancers
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During the first trimester of pregnancy
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Epilepsy
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Diabetes
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Mental instability
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Certain medications
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Undiagnosed Pain
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