Reflexology is practice of manipulating reflex areas in the feet and hands. These reflex areas correspond to specific body parts and organs.
Remember reflexology is a modality of Massage Therapy, so you can request a specific massage only for your hands and feet, along with adding it within your massages to obtain some of the benefits. Not all massage therapists specialize in this modality so make sure to ask.
Benefits
- Relaxation – assists in the relaxation of stress and tension
- Toxins – helps the body rid itself of toxins especially when accompanied with proper hydration
- Circulation – increases circulation of both blood and lymphatic fluids
- Nerves – improves nerve supply by breaking up scar tissue
- Balance – assists in natural ability of the body to balance itself
- Energy – increases energy by revitalizing organs and glands
- Prevention – serves as a preventative healthcare
- Non-invasive – able to provide service without disrobing to help with chronic and acute conditions that are contraindicated by other therapies
- Efficiency – efficiently addresses all systems of the body
- Simplicity – simple yet powerful modality
