Therapeutic Reflexology

THERAPEUTIC REFLEXOLOGY

Medical or Therapeutic Reflexology is a complementary, biological, & integrative health science, through which a precise pressure is applied to key reflex areas, formed by 7200 nerve endings in each hand & foot, encouraging improved instruction to each & every single gland, organ & part of the body.  This therapy encourages the body to biologically correct, strengthen, & reinforce itself, to reach balance, normalization, & homeostasis.

Medical Reflexology offers you this outstanding overall health enhancement program, working toward re-educating, re-patterning, & re-conditioning the nerves through the neural/electrical system of the body.  As the congestion & constriction is cleared from this network, the information to the nerves improves, the instruction improves, & as a result, both the body & mind enjoy enhanced well being.

HISTORICAL RESEARCH

Dr. William H. Fitzgerald, an ear, nose & throat doctor, introduced this concept to the United States (called Zone Therapy) in 1915.  Dr. Eunice Ingham, a physiotherapist, pioneered ground-breaking studies in the 1930’s, including developing the “map” that is used in training Therapeutic Reflexologists to this day.  However, paintings on caves from ancient cultures, documentation within Traditional Chinese Medicine & Auyreveda, as well as traditions within the Native American health communities, shows us that this therapy has been used within wellness practices through the ages. Recent research studies have been conducted around the world, including in the US, which have validated the effectiveness of Therapeutic Reflexology for a wide variety of conditions.  Chronic conditions seem to respond especially well to Reflexology.  In China, where Reflexology is accepted by the central government as a means of preventing & curing diseases & preserving health, over 300 research studies have shown Reflexology provided some improvement to 95% of the over 18,000 cases covering 64 illnesses studied.  In Japan & Denmark, Reflexology has been incorporated into the employee health programs of several large corporations saving each company thousands of dollars annually in paid out sick leave benefits.

Many of our health problems can be linked to increased inflammation brought about by chronic stress.  It is an acknowledged fact by the medical community that a body trying to function while under the influence of prolonged stress is less capable of organizing its defenses against illnesses & repair damage caused by injury.  Stress can be mentally, emotionally, physically, or environmentally induced.  Therapeutic Reflexology is primarily a systemic relaxation technique.  Through the relaxation process, the body is more capable of dealing with the stresses placed on it by daily living & those associated with illness.  Therapeutic Reflexology gently nudges the body towards better functioning by improving lymphatic drainage & venous circulation, stimulation to the nerve pathways, & muscle relaxation.

While historically Therapeutic Reflexology has anecdotally been found to have a positive affect on the body suffering from a wide variety of chronic problems, it is not a panacea for all ills.  Reflexology is not a substitute for medical treatment, but can be used as a complement to any type of medical approach or therapy.  Therapeutic Reflexology can also be incorporated into an overall healthy lifestyle which includes attention to diet, moderate exercise, & different forms of stress reduction & relaxation.

Is Reflexology the same as Massage or Acupuncture?

Reflexology is not the same as massage, which involves tissue and muscle therapy to promote relaxation.  Acupuncture is similar in some respects to Reflexology in the use of reflexes or meridians of the body as they relate to the gland, organs & parts of the body.  Reflexology focuses on relaxation of those reflexes through manipulation to reduce stress, constriction, congestion & tension.  Acupuncture is based on the belief that 'Chi' or energy flows through the meridians & that the therapy improves the flow of 'Chi' by reducing or eliminating blockages.

WHO CAN BENEFIT…

Therapeutic Reflexology is suitable for all ages and may provide relief for a wide range of acute & chronic conditions.  After you have completed a course of Therapeutic Reflexology treatment for a specific condition, many people find it beneficial to continue with preventative treatment to maintain health & well being. While many people use Therapeutic Reflexology as a way of relaxing mind & body and counteracting stress, many doctors, consultants & other health care professionals recognize Therapeutic Reflexology as an established, respected & effective therapy. Therapeutic Reflexology helps us cope on a physical, mental & emotional level. With ever increasing levels of stress, the wear & tear of daily living, the increase in chronic inflammatory & auto-immune disorders escalate.  From arthritis & aching joints to skin & digestive disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome, Therapeutic Reflexology can assist in “turning the volume down”.

Reflexology has been shown to be effective for:

• back & neck pain
• inflammatory conditions
• digestive disorders including acid reflux
• healthy elimination support
• migraine & tension headaches
• arthritis circulation health
• hormonal support
• sleep disruption
• fibromyalgia & auto-immunie disorders
• sports injuries - plantar fasciitis

1 hour treatment        $52

1.5 hour treatment     $75