Reflexology is the practice of using compression massage mainly on the feet, but can also use the hands or ears. The feet mirror the body and pressure on specific points can affect different organs and glands and stimulate the body’s own healing potential. The pressure points used are very similar to Acupressure points and the energy-flow through the meridians of the body is re-balanced.
Reflexology is a holistic therapy and aims to re-balance the body and help its immune system to work effectively to achieve and maintain homeostasis.
It is particularly effective for Insomnia, Digestive disorders, Constipation and Migraine. Research shows it can help during Pregnancy, giving shorter labour times, promotes faster recovery and reduces oedema. Post labour it has been shown to help lactation and helps the mother-baby bonding process.
Research studies have also recommended Reflexology to aid sufferers of M.S. saying that Specific reflexology treatment was of benefit in alleviating motor; sensory and urinary symptoms in MS
Swedish and Aromatherapy Massage can be used for Musculo-skeletal disorders, aches and pains and Sportsmen and women, dancers and athletes. Useful both before and after an event.
Thai Massage an ancient form of massage that uses thumb pressures on the meridians and “sen” points on the body before the muscles are moved away from the bone allowing previously blocked energies to flow through all the joints of the body. This massage, similar to acupressure is excellent for flexibility and mobility.
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