Reflexology

Service Description

Reflexology is a natural healing art based on the principles that there are reflex areas in the feet hands and ears which corresponds to all body parts. Reflexology compliments traditional medicine as well as other healing arts by helping to relieve tension, improve circulation, and promote the natural function of the related areas of the body. It is practiced by applying pressure using specific thumb and finger techniques on the feet in order to communicate with and to stimulate different organs and systems within the body. Reflexologist are not trained to diagnose or prescribe. And, although the nature of reflexology doesn’t allow the treatment of specific conditions, it is vey effective in reducing stress by putting the client into a “parasympathetic “ state. This state facilitates the body’s ability to re-balance it’s self-healing potential. Reflexology also encourages the brain to produce more endorphins, which have a calming and euphoric sensation. The history of reflexology goes back thousands of years. Forms of “foot work” have been found all over the world and in every culture. Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist and covered under some insurance. RCRT with the Reflexology association of Canada.