Therapeutic Reflexology
Reflexology is the practice of applying pressure to the feet and hands utilising specific thumb, finger and hands techniques without the use of oils, creams or lotions, based on a system of zones and reflex areas that reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands with a premise that such work affects a physical change in the body.
Benefits
Physical effects
- Reduces muscular tension
- Relieves fatigue
- Increases energy/reduces tension
- Promotes refreshing sleep
- Strengthens natural self-healing mechanisms
Emotional and mental effects
- Promotes calmness and a sense of well being
- Relaxes body and mind
- Relieves stress
- Soothes emotional distress
Skeletal
- Supplies nutrients for repair, new cells and growth
Muscular
- Supplies oxygen and nutrients
- Takes away waste
- Relaxes muscle tension
Nervous
- Increase oxygen and nutrient supply
- Stimulate nerve cells
- Helps repair and create new cells
- Pain control
Respiratory
- Stimulates movement of mucus in lungs and airways
- Stimulates removal of waste products
- Increases supply of oxygen to the rest of the body
Reproductive
- Stimulates reproductive glands to help with hormonal problems
- Clears blockages of the pelvic area in females
Urinary
- Stimulates the kidneys to function more effectively by filtering and retaining substances
- Regulates the salt water content of blood
Circulatory
- Stimulates repair and creation of new cells throughout the body
Lymph
- Stimulates movement of lymph
- Helps with removal of waste products
- Helps fight infection
Digestive
- Stimulates muscle action and peristalsis and aids smooth passage of food as it is digested ? helps with digestive disorders
- Encourage liver to pass unwanted substances to kidneys for excretion
Endocrine
- Stimulates all glands, and especially brings relaxation, which supports the healing process in all other systems
Skin
- Stimulates healing of wounds
Cost: R600 1 hour