Reflexology Treatments
Reflexology is the practise of stimulating specific reflexes in our feet and hands to help the body heal itself from within. These reflex points are believed to mirror the corresponding body part and when stimulated works to release the blockages within.
Reflexology is suitable for all, from babies to the elderly, male and female and is carried out after an initial consultation to determine whether there are any contraindications (reasons) why a treatment could not be carried out.
The right foot corresponds to the right side of the body and the left foot to the left side of the body. Where an organ is only located on one side of the body, such as the heart on the left, the corresponding reflex point is also found on the same side of the body, in this example, on the left.
Reflexology traces back to the ancient Egyptians where in a tomb in Saqqara, Egypt, (named The Physicians Tomb), a wall painting was discovered with two figures giving hand and foot reflexology.
In the 20th century, zone therapy was developed by Dr. Fitzgerald an ear, nose, throat specialist, who charted longitudinal energy lines through the body, and found that he when he tightly applied elastic bands around specific parts of a finger, he could create an anaesthetic effect on patients and was therefore able to perform surgery on the ear, nose and throat without the use of additional anaesthetics.
Reflexology treats the person as a whole, and when a reflex is unbalanced, it may feel sensitive or tender when pressure is applied to it. By working over sensitive reflexes through a number of reflexology treatments the tenderness will usually reduce as the body begins to function properly again as it reaches homeostasis (optimum balance).
I trained at the Central London College of Reflexology (CLCR) with Michael Keet in 2005 and have since taken some advanced workshops with CLCR and Louise Keet. I am also able to offer Advanced techniques, Power Reflexology and to shortly follow Spinal Reflexology.
Fertility & Pregnancy Reflexology: Commencing February 2012, I'm looking to increase my experience and skillset in Maternity Reflexology for clients who are trying for a baby (male or female) or who are already pregnant. I'm about to embark on an exciting Maternity Reflexology course with one of the top Maternity Reflexologists in England and am looking for clients to work with as I qualify in this wonderful specialism. Maternity Reflexology treatments will be priced at a reduced rate of £30 for 60 minutes (from £35 for Reflexology). If interested, please contact me.
Hot Stone Reflexology:
This is a treatment which is only available in South Woodford & Buckhurst Hill. Volcanic basalt stones are heated in water with Aromatherapy oils and applied onto the feet. Some of the treatment is also carried out using the stones which are applied to stimulate the reflexes. The Hot Stones take the treatment a step further making it more relaxing.
Fees:
South Woodford:
Foot Reflexology 1 hour including consultation & aftercare advice: £35
Foot Reflexology with Hot Stones and Essential Oils - 1 hour: £45
Reflexology home visits: 60 mins - from £35 (women only).
Gift vouchers are available.
Please provide 48 hours notice in the event of a cancellation as the room hire fee remains payable.