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WHAT IS REFLEXOLOGY?
Reflexology is the natural healing art based on the principle that
there are reflexes in the hands, feet and ears that correspond to all
parts of the body, internal and external, including glands and organs.
WHAT IS A REFLEXOLOGY SESSION LIKE?
A health history will be taken at the first appointment. The client is
placed in a comfortable position so that the reflexologist can work on
the bare feet, hands or ears. Sessions last approximately one hour. The
reflexologist considers the body as an entire unit by applying specific
pressure using thumb, finger and hand techniques on all reflex points.
By
stimulating all areas of the body, this gentle treatment allows the
body to come back into balance, thus relieving stress and helping the
body to heal from within.
Most people find a treatment extremely relaxing, some even fall asleep during the session.
Reflexology
is a complement to all conventional medicine, naturopathy, homeopathy,
chiropractic, massage therapy and other healing practices.
WHAT IS CRANIO-SACRAL REFLEXOLOGY?
Cranio-sacral
is the name given to the approach to osteopathy developed by Dr
Sutherland 100 years ago. He saw how the bone structure of the skull
permitted slight motion and noted that restriction of normal motion due
to injury, trauma or disease could affect health. The cranial osteopath
works gently with the bones in the skull and associated bodily systems
to remedy such conditions. The Reflexologist can achieve the same
result by combining an understanding of cranio-sacral therapy with
conventional reflexology, since the bones of the feet reflect the skull
and sacrum exactly.
The body’s inner health is perceived through
a gentle pulse called the CSRI. It arises at the core of the body
within the brain and spinal cord and the fluid, which surrounds them.
It is a tide-like rhythm, which expresses itself throughout all of the
body. Areas of congestion and restriction in function of any part of
the body can be felt as an imbalance in its motion and treated.
A
reflexologist has a highly developed sense of palpation and is trained
to detect and assess the dynamic state of the body tissues;’ Both
within the feet and the rest of the body. By using the gentle
techniques of Cranio-Sacral Reflexology” the practitioner is able to
release the strain patterns found and support the body in its attempt
to return to an ideal state of balance and function for healing to
progress.
COMMON CONDITIONS TREATED
Cranio-Sacral
Reflexology is suitable for everyone, from newborn babies to the
elderly including those with fragile and acute medical conditions.
* Baby and Infant Conditions
* Colic, sucking difficulties, reflux
* Premature babies
* Recurrent ear and throat infections -Irritability, insomnia, excess crying
* Development and behavioural delay/ disorders
* Poor eye coordination
* Difficulties in turning the head
* Birth trauma
* Adult General Trauma and Conditions - Sinusitis
* Stress related illness, depression
* Jaw disorders
* Bronchitis and Asthma
* Insomnia
* Depression
* Migraine
* Tinnitus
* Back, shoulder and neck pain
* Whiplash and sports injuries.
BENEFITS OF REFLEXOLOGY
Nervous System
• responds by a slowing of nerve velocity - thereby calming the whole body
• pain pathways are interrupted - reducing pain
•
reflexology stimulates the production of encephalins and endorphins -
inducing a sense of euphoria and helping with pain relief.
Circulatory System
•
improved circulation thereby increasing nutrition to the cells and
promoting the removal of waste products (www.reflexology-research.com/kidney)
Lymphatic System
• reduction in tissue swelling, improved immunity and a reduced risk of infection
Energy Systems
• balanced energy flow in the meridians - leading to a general sense of
well-being.
The Relaxation Response
Reflexology is extremely relaxing. As 75-80% of disease is said to be
caused by stress and tension, this is a very powerful and important effect.
The Effect of Touch
Caring,
nurturing touch is something we all crave. The healing power of touch
has been well documented over the ages. Touch applied via the feet and
hands is particularly well received as it is non-invasive and requires
the recipient to remove only their shoes and socks.
Areas Where Reflexology can be Particularly Useful:
Stress management
Reflexology
reduces nervous tension and calms overactive adrenal glands. Danish
studies have reported that recipients feel a much greater sense of
well-being and cope better with stress.
Chronic illness
Reflexology reduces pain, promotes the elimination of toxins and helps activate and balance all body systems.
Corporate area
In
Denmark particularly, reflexology has been used extensively in
corporations as part of their human resource management. Employers
report fewer employee absences, and noticeably improved of their staff.
The Elderly
Reflexology
is used more and more in nursing homes with excellent results eg: pain
relief and less requirement of pain medication, calming of agitated patients, improved bowel function etc.
Children
Teething
problems, bed-wetting, colic, constipation, behavioural and mood related issues and restlessness are just a
few typical problems which respond well to reflexology.
Foot problems
Reflexology reduces oedema, alleviates foot pain, and improves mobility of the foot and ankle.
Pregnancy and Birth
Reflexology is used by many midwives and is a wonderful way to support a woman through pregnancy and labour.
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