Soleful Reflexions

feeling stressed? suffering with poor sleep?anxiety? low mood? low energy levels?Then reflexology may be for you.
Reflexology is a holistic therapy that aims to treat the whole person to improve general health and well-being of mind, body and spirit.
A gentle, non- invasive, treatment that encourages self-healing through the application of alternating pressure techniques to the hands or feet.

Origins…
Ancient Egyptian tomb paintings depict the earliest evidence of healing massage specifically for the hands and feet. Dating back to approximately 2330BC paintings depict messages about giving strength and pain relief. Reflexology has been used for thousands of years in the eastern hemisphere also including India and China before arriving in Europe, America and then England in 1966. This transition allowed opportunities for modern founders to map out reflex points on the hands and feet that correspond to all the body organs, glands and body systems.
Benefits & objectives…
Encourages self-healing by:
Encouraging improved blood and lymphatic circulation –the body’s own way of removing toxins and moving nutrients around the body.
Calming effect-improved sleep and ability to cope with everyday life stresses.
Energizing and restores the body’s natural equilibrium enhancing general health and well-being.
Restoring and maintaining natural equilibrium, as well as promoting relaxation and a general sense of well-being.

Beliefs…
Illnesses should be treated by addressing the cause not just the symptoms.
Natural energy channels that flow through your body may become congested or imbalanced.
If one area in your life is unbalanced it usually is seen to have effect on other areas.
Congestion is mirrored in the hands and feet.
By applying alternating finger and thumb pressure to specific points on the hands and feet, it stimulates healing in the corresponding area of the body.
Possible healing reactions to stimulation of reflex points on the hands or feet…
Feeling sleepy & relaxed -an indication stress levels have dropped and you need to rest.
Tingling, light or warming sensations as energy begins to move freely around the body.
Runny nose or changes to bladder and bowel habits -a sign the body is getting rid of something negative.
Increased emotion
Healing crisis or resurfacing conditions- emotional, physical or mentally sensitive past or present issues may be released.