05/14/2022
While most people think that reflexology is just another word for foot massage, it is, in fact, much more than that.
Beyond the feel-good effects of the treatment, the practice goes deeper than the skin and muscles. By taking specific reflex points on foot, reflexology induces a healing response in corresponding organs and areas of the body.
Kneading the soft fleshy ball of the foot, pulling on the toes, tracing around the heel, and pushing deep into the arch are just a few of the many small, intense movements you’ll experience during a reflexology treatment. Addressing anything from headaches to sinus problems to stomach issues, if sensitivity or tenderness is experienced when certain areas of the foot are stimulated, it usually indicates bodily weaknesses or imbalances within the corresponding organ.
With repeated practice of applying pressure and manipulating nerve endings (traditionally in the foot), reflexology can help clear any channels of blocked energy by moving the flow of blood, nutrients, and nerve impulses to ultimately improve overall health and balance. In addition to manipulating the pressure points on the foot, reflexologists sometimes work on the hands or ears to trigger relaxation as well.
