What is reflexology?
Reflexology is a form of complementary and holistic healthcare.
The therapy is based on the principle that the body can be divided into ten vertical zones, each corresponding to an area of the foot, so that the feet are, in effect, a map of the body in miniature.
Reflexology is a complementary therapy based on the belief that there are reflex areas in the feet and hands which are believed to correspond to all organs and parts of the body. Some practitioners may also include work on points found in the face and ears. Reflexology works on an individual basis and may alleviate and improve symptoms such as everyday stress and tension.
During a typical reflexology session the reflexologist will take a detailed medical history. Sessions are usually performed in a comfortable chair or couch. If it is to be performed on the feet, the client will be asked to remove footwear and socks but other forms of reflexology require no removal of clothing. The practitioner will make a visual and tactile examination of the area to be worked before beginning the precise reflexology massage movements. The particular types of movements involved require the application of an appropriate pressure using the thumb and fingers.
Reflexology can be a wonderfully relaxing experience where you can take time out from everyday pressures. The therapist’s expert touch will help you relax which can help improve mood, aid sleep and relieve tension. The result is an overall sense of wellbeing
The therapy is based on the principle that the body can be divided into ten vertical zones, each corresponding to an area of the foot, so that the feet are, in effect, a map of the body in miniature.
Reflexology is a complementary therapy based on the belief that there are reflex areas in the feet and hands which are believed to correspond to all organs and parts of the body. Some practitioners may also include work on points found in the face and ears. Reflexology works on an individual basis and may alleviate and improve symptoms such as everyday stress and tension.
During a typical reflexology session the reflexologist will take a detailed medical history. Sessions are usually performed in a comfortable chair or couch. If it is to be performed on the feet, the client will be asked to remove footwear and socks but other forms of reflexology require no removal of clothing. The practitioner will make a visual and tactile examination of the area to be worked before beginning the precise reflexology massage movements. The particular types of movements involved require the application of an appropriate pressure using the thumb and fingers.
Reflexology can be a wonderfully relaxing experience where you can take time out from everyday pressures. The therapist’s expert touch will help you relax which can help improve mood, aid sleep and relieve tension. The result is an overall sense of wellbeing
what is reiki?
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'a healing technique based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy into the patient by means of touch, to activate the natural healing processes of the patient's body and restore physical and emotional well-bein'
Each person will feel Reiki differently - heat , calm, tingling or seeing colours are all possible. A Reiki treatment involves a person either lying or sitting in a comfortable position and the Reiki practitioner will places hands on various energy centres in a non intrusive way. It is a holistic treatment just like reflexology - so the whole body is treated. A session usually lasts between 45 minutes and an hour depending on a person's needs. Reiki is not diagnostic and is complementary to any treatments offered by your doctor. ©This website and its content is copyright of Bridgend Reflexology 2021. All rights reserved.
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