Reflexology
What is Reflexology?
How does it work?
Reflexology uses the principle that there are reflex areas in the feet and hands which are believed to correspond to all of the glands, organs and parts of the body.
Varying degrees of pressure are applied using a number of different thumb or finger techniques.
Working the reflexes may help to relieve stress and tension in the body, improve nerve and blood supply and promote the correct functioning of nerve impulses, thereby helping the body to heal and balance itself in a natural way.
Reflexology aims to treat the imbalances of each individual and to alleviate and improve symptoms. It does not, however, diagnose a specific medical problem.
What will I feel?
Sensitive trained hands can detect tiny deposits and imbalances in the feet and hands. Certain reflexes may feel tender to the client and I will vary the pressure used and the time spent on an area according to your reactions and needs.
Reflexology is a detailed, systematic and precise method of working the feet and is not merely foot massage.
What do I have to do?
At the end of the treatment you will be given water to drink to aid the expulsion of toxins which the treatment may encourage the body to shed.
How long will a treatment last?
The number and frequency of treatment sessions required will vary depending on the condition being treated, but will always be discussed prior to any treatment plan. Average treatment time is one hour.
What can Reflexology help?
Reflexology is thought to be a unique method of helping the body to heal and balance itself in a natural and non-invasive manner. Conditions and problems caused by an imbalance within the body and its systems may respond well to Reflexology.
Click here to visit the Treatment Testimonials page to hear how my clients have benefited from Reflexology.
Please note that Reflexology is not a replacement for treatment of medical conditions for which suitably qualified medical advice should be sought.
Paycare
A not-for-profit organisation which provides private health plans that reimburse the cost of Reflexology treatments given by MAR registered practitioners.
"Members of the Association of Reflexologists (MAR) are highly qualified reflexologists who have satisfied the Association of Reflexologists (AoR) full entry criteria and on-going professional training requirements, together with agreeing to abide by the AoR code of Practice and Ethics."
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Research on Reflexology
There is a growing body of research available on Reflexology, which makes very interesting and encouraging reading.
Click here to visit the research page.
Choosing a practitioner
It is important to choose a qualified practitioner who has undertaken all the necessary training to understand the theory and practice of Reflexology.
Heather Hull is a CNCH registered practitioner.
“Regulation, whether statutory or voluntary, is about protecting the public. For this reason, the Government fully supports the work of the CNHC.
If patients choose to use complementary or alternative therapy, the Government’s advice is to choose a practitioner registered with a reputable voluntary registration body such as the CNCH." Department of Health, May 2009.
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