Reflexology News | Foot Reflexology | Hand Reflexology | Ear Reflexology
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Reflexology News | Foot Reflexology | Hand Reflexology | Ear Reflexology
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Want to optimize your health? Learn how to move the thumb of your right hand across your left palm or find someone who is willing to work on your feet. Even if you don’t get it exactly right, it’s OK. Reflexology is comforting and relaxing, and the touch is beneficial. Applying pressure just under the pinkie finger may help that sore shoulder, and manipulating the tip of the big toe can stimulate the brain. Move down to the ball of the foot under the big toe, and you’re working on the heart. Cindy Hayes of Serendipity Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork in Stuart said some of her customers come for a massage, then end up being surprised when the therapist works on their feet. Some people can’t have a massage because of other health issues, but will discover that reflexology is a viable alternative. “Maybe they are too sensitive in some areas, because of something like migraines. They can’t be touched and may not tolerate massage, but we can access different parts of the body through these nerve pathways,” Hayes said.
“Reflexology accesses the inner organs of the body,” she said. “There’s really no other way to do this. And everything in reflexology can be adapted to a person’s needs.” Reflexology is not meant to be painful, but should be comforting and comfortable to the client. Knowing the zones of the hands and the feet, a reflexologist can zero in on the sore back, an upset stomach or just about anything else, reaching parts of the body in a way that massage alone can’t do. Gina Grothe of The Sanctuary in Port St. Lucie said people seeking reflexology treatments most often opt for a treatment on the feet rather than the hands. It’s easy to work on your hands yourself, but having someone else work on your feet is a real treat. Reflexology treatments are not advised for pregnant women (it can stimulate contractions), and it’s not a good idea if you have just had surgery on the feet, or if you have any fractures or sprains. For an even more satisfying experience, the Sanctuary suggests a massage combined with a peppermint glycolic foot treatment, using pure essential oils and salts to leave the feet feeling soft and rejuvenated. Janice O’Han of Positive Change in Sebastian, who has worked as a reflexologist for 22 years, said, “(Reflexology is) a wonderful treatment and I include it in every massage.” A little reflexology added on to a massage is one thing, O’Han said, but an hour of reflexology is “a totally different experience.” “Because reflexology is done on the feet and hands, it helps the whole body and is a beautiful self-healing technique,” O’Han said. “You may not be able to reach your aching back, but you can get to your hands and feet. It is a treatment that everyone has available and many people can use this as an introduction to the power of touch.” Source: Ancient art of reflexology finds new fans
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