Helena Pike : Reflexology (1)

1. What is Reflexology?
2. Benefits of Reflexology
3. How many sessions will I need?
4. Is Reflexology safe for everyone?
5. What happens during a session

Reflexology is as old as history itself. We know this treatment was practised in India and China more than 2,000 years ago. It is an alternative therapy based on the belief that every organ, gland and bone system has terminating points in the feet that can be stimulated to improve the functioning of that system. The theory is nothing new (illustrations and artefacts suggest that foot therapy was practised by Chinese, Japanese and Egyptians as far back as 5,000 years ago) but its popularity is.
The name reflexology has nothing to do with reflexes, but rather with the theory that the feet ‘reflect’ the body. A Reflexologist sees your feet as a mirror of your whole body (see left); the right foot governing the right-hand side of the body and the left foot the left-hand side. When you bring both feet together, you have a complete outline of the human body, with the big toe representing the head and the lateral sides of the feet reflecting the outside of the body, such as the shoulders and hips. The principle is that congestion or tension in any part of the foot mirrors congestion or tension in the related part of the body. A trained Reflexologist, using their hands to apply gentle pressure to the feet, can restore the freeflow of energy to the whole body.

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Helena Pike (see qualifications)
Complementary Therapist & Health Coach
Leytonstone (E11), London, UK
phone : 020 8556 2896
e-mail : helena@integralhealing.co.uk