Beverley Reflexology

Working from Beverley and Molescroft Surgery Every Monday 14:00-18:00.
Tuesday - Saturday from my Home in Leconfield 09:00-20:00.
Options of home visits are available.

Benefits of Reflexology:

• Relieves Stress and promotes Relaxation
Reflexology has been known to open neural pathways and allowing the neural activity to flow without restriction, results in a more relaxed state in the body which ultimately reduces stress. For this reason, reflexology can flood your system with relaxation, inducing a state of calm throughout your body and mind. In addition, this therapy is also commonly used to help alleviate sleep disorders and improve mental wellbeing. Insomnia and other psychological disorders can be a very troubling condition to suffer through, but reflexology helps your body relax and get back to its normal, healthy Circadian rhythms.

• Improves Circulation and Nerve Function
One of the most well renowned and confirmed benefits of reflexology is an improvement in circulation throughout the body. This means that oxygenated blood is being cycled throughout the body more effectively and efficiently resulting in more oxygenated blood reaching vital organ systems, therefore optimizing their functioning and further increasing the metabolism. This also results in faster healing and re-growth of damaged cells.
As our bodies age, our nerve endings become less sensitive in parts of our body, particularly in our extremities. However, reflexology has been connected with stimulating more than 7,200 different nerve endings in a single session, thereby increasing their function and reactivity. Opening and cleaning out neural pathways can help improve functionality and flexibility of many areas around the body.

• Pregnancy, Menstruation and Menopause
Studies have shown that reflexology can be very beneficial for pregnancy, particularly in terms of labour lengths and the need for analgesics during labour and post-partum recovery time. Furthermore, due to many of the other health benefits of reflexology, it can reduce the chances of post-partum depression and can also help a woman’s body heal itself faster and get back to its normal metabolic activity quickly. Reflexology may support other aspects of female health by helping with hormonal imbalances allowing the menstrual cycle to settle into a natural and harmonious rhythm, it can also help alleviate issues associated with Premenstrual Tension, Painful periods (Dysmenorrhoea) and Heavy periods (Menorrhagia). This natural complementary therapy can provide support for menopausal women too; physically, mentally and emotionally. It may help with any imbalances and provide time to relax and focus. Common menopausal symptoms such as Hot flushes, Night Sweats, Irregular or heavy periods and emotional changes etc have also been known to have eased with regular attendance of reflexology sessions.

• Helps to Restore Homeostasis (The Body's Natural Balance)
Reflexology works by bringing the body back to homeostasis or balance. Any condition where the bodies systems are out of balance will be helped. The procedures of reflexology or zone therapy aim to correct physical and emotional imbalances within the body. The treatment can establish which parts of the body are out of balance and working inefficiently. These imbalances are then corrected and so return the body to a healthy state.

• Boosts The Immune System
Reflexology has been known to have a detoxifying effect on the body by improving the elimination of waste. This means that toxins and unnecessary by-products are cleared from the system before they have the opportunity to develop and by regulating the functioning of various organ and muscle systems, can increase metabolism and energy creation processes within the body. In turn, regular sessions can also help promote acceleration of healing periods, even post-operatively. The combination of increased nerve activity and circulation, as well as the more balanced functioning of the metabolism, means that cells re-grow faster and wounds are able to heal faster. Also, the pain-relieving qualities of reflexology mean that patients feel better more rapidly and are more willing to start physical recovery.

• Other
People with chronic or life-limiting conditions such as fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, weight problems, musculoskeletal problems, or a history of substance misuse can be greatly supported using complimentary therapies such as reflexology.
This non intrusive therapy can also assist alongside conventional treatments for those suffering with Cancer. It has been found to help relieve pain, provide comfort and consolation and enhance a sense of well being.
As previously mentioned, the benefits of reflexology can be advantageous to those who undergo enhanced work outs and athletes, especially for the promotion of relaxation and improved recovery, but other studies, according to Bonash University, Australia, suggest that this particular type of massage can be more effective than a standard massage and can remove lactic acid from the legs four times faster than massage, a helpful relief from tightness in the legs.
Other improvements of common ailments such as tension, migraines and headaches are all suggested to benefit from regular attendance of reflexology sessions.
Digestive problems such as IBS, constipation and diverticulitis can also be alleviated by ensuring that the muscular activity is improved by increasing peristalsis when needed and generally controlling the speed of passage of food and the rate of digestion.