Reflexology

Reflexology is one of the oldest natural therapies dating back to 2330BC from ancient Egypt .  There are wall paintings taken from the Pyramid of Ankhmahor.  This Pyramid was known as the “Physicians Tomb” due to the fact that there were lots of medically related paintings found inside.  The hieroglyphics on the painting translate to:  “Don’t hurt me”, says the patient, “I shall act so you praise me”, replies the practitioner.

In the early 1900s, Dr William Fitzgerald, an ear, nose and throat specialist, was responsible for mapping 10 longitudinal zones on the body.  He found that pressure applied to the body could have effects of anaesthesia on different body parts.

 

Eunice Ingham, a physiotherapist in the 1930s, developed this Zone Therapy of William Fitzgeralds and invented the word Reflexology.  Known as the “Mother of Reflexology”, her technique is generally what we know of reflexology today.

Reflexology is an ancient art and works on the principles of using pressure applied to the feet (or the hands) to clear energy blockages in the body.  Different pressure points on the feet correspond to different systems within the human body, thus promoting the body to heal itself in any weak areas.  Reflexology treats the body as a whole and this allows all manner of symptoms, causes and problems to be healed.

After a treatment clients often feel very relaxed and calm.  On some occasions a client might experience something known as a Healing Crisis where their symptoms appear to get slightly worse.  This does not always happen and usually the symptoms are relieved after a day or so.  A Healing Crisis is the body reacting and working to remove toxins.  Plenty of water should be consumed in this instance to help the body flush out these toxins. 

 

If you have a medical condition, please consult your doctor before booking a treatment.