The history of Reflexology dates back to before 2,330 B.C.E. as evidenced from an Egyptian tomb drawing depicting four people; two being treated with foot and hand massage. In 1913 Dr. William Fitzgerald, M.D., an ear-nose-throat specialist became interested in Zone Therapy, a book written by Dr. H Bresslar who had researched the link between pressure points on the feet and the internal organs of the body. Dr. Fitzgerald continued this research and started to practise zone therapy techniques on his patients. In the early 1930's therapy assistant Eunice Ingham through dedicated research was able to correlate the anatomical structure of the body with the energy zones located on the feet and found that the feet provided a mirror image of the entire body. What we know today as Foot Reflexology was instigated by Eunice Ingham (1879-1974).

Reflexology is based on the notion that our organs have corresponding reflex points on other parts of the body, some of the sensitive points being those on the feet. Areas reflected on the feet in the body’s image, link feet to body. When a reflex point on the foot is stimulated by pressure through thumb, finger and hand techniques, the stimulation can balance and normalise the physiology of the corresponding organ.

Benefits of Foot Reflexology

Considering that our feet carry us all day; putting them up and away from their normal duties and giving them a soothing massage normally causes instant relaxation. Foot reflexology invigorates tired, aching, and sore feet. More than just a relaxing foot massage Foot Reflexology offers health benefits to the whole body, strengthening the foot arches; mobilising the joints and increasing the flexibility of the foot muscles as well as improving circulation, energy, and release of tension among many others. Pressure applied to the reflected areas on the feet provides an appropriate alternative to normalising / balancing the functioning of internal body organs that cannot be reached directly.

Foot Reflexology pampers the feet and balances bodily functions

Privacy

Personal information is collected in order to deliver the safest and best possible health care to you. That information is obtained directly from you, or with your consent from people like your general medical practitioner. All personal information collected is kept in strict confidence and not disclosed to any third party without gaining your consent or, in some instances, where the law requires it. You have full access to all your records kept by the clinic.

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What to expect

If this is your first visit, a few minutes will be spent understanding your goals for the session, habits and medical history in order to maximize the effectiveness and safety of the session.

The reflexology session commences with a visual inspection of each foot. A relaxing foot wash will follow to soften the soles of the feet. This aids the assessment of the reflex areas performed by applying pressure to the various zones on the feet. Any sensitive areas are noted and will receive extra attention.

Next, the lower legs and specifically the feet are diligently massaged whilst you are lying on the massage table. A small amount of oil is used to aid the massage process. If you have a strong personal preference against the use of natural oils, lotions may be used.

Please wear lose clothing to allow easy access from the knees downward. You will be treated in a comfortable atmosphere with soothing music on a padded massage-table surrounded by pleasant aromatic scents. Expect a peaceful, relaxing experience. A full session lasts around 50 minutes, and at the end of the session you may:

'float' away on your relaxed feet