Reflexology Treatments
We live in a rushed, modern society where the high-paced and demanding lifestyle makes us vulnerable to tension, anxiety, and fear. Our bodies are stressed and exhausted under such conditions. Reflexology expels the suppressed emotions of stress, relaxing both our bodies and our minds. It helps to alleviate the effects of stress by inducing deep relaxation. We recommend a one-hour reflexology session each week to keep our bodies in the best shape. Contact Relaxation Soa today to learn more about reflexology. Give us a call at (914) 244-9888 to request an appointment.
What Is Reflexology?
Reflexology is an alternative medicine or pseudoscience done by using manual techniques and applying pressure to feet, hands, or ears at specific reflex points or zones. It brings about physiological and psychological normalization of the total body. The reflexology theory believes that the systematic zones and reflex areas on feet and hands reflect different parts of the body and work done on such areas will have physical effects on the body.
The History Of Reflexology
A widely held theory is that reflexology originated in prehistoric periods of China. There were also ancient documentations unearthed in Egypt with similar practices dated around 2000 B.C. Reflexology was first introduced to the U.S. by William H. Fitzgerald, an ear, nose, and throat specialist, and Dr. Edwin Bowers in 1917. They believed that apply pressure on different areas of the body will have anesthetic effects. Later in the 1930s and 1940s, Eunice D. Ingham, a nurse, and physiotherapist modified and refined the theory. She mapped zones on the feet which she believed reflects on various parts of the body. Her procedures and methods, later developed by Laura Norman, are widely used by modern reflexologists
Reflexology & PMS
Reflexology can prevent PMS and the discomforts of menopause as it tunes your system and brings well-being to your body. We suggest beginning reflexology two weeks before your menstrual cycle and have it at least twice a week because hormonal changes occur in your body during this time. Reflexology will stimulate circulation to wash away retained fluids and relieve the heaviness and bloated feeling. Our massagist will be working mainly on reflexes such as ovaries, uterus, breast, kidney, ureter, bladder, and solar plexus. You might feel some pain or soreness at the reflex points, which is completely normal. We suggest you have a short time for the first sessions and then come back for regular one-hour sessions. The discomfort and pain of PMS may go away after about 5 sessions, depending on your health condition.
Benefits Of Reflexology
Reflexology helps to balance all body systems. It stimulates blood circulation and other active, healthy body functions and tunes our bodies to its fines harmony. Reflexology works particularly well on three specific levels - physiological, psychological, and spiritual.
- Stimulates immune system
- Improves circulation
- Promotes metabolism
- Normalizes blood pressure (reduces high blood pressure)
- Reduces pain (post-surgical pain, relief of constipation, nausea, anxiety, PMS, insomnia)
- Promotes post-operation recovery
- Maintains a positive and balanced lifestyle
- Significant treatment to terminal diseases
How Does Reflexology Work?
The important step to a full understanding of reflexology techniques is an appreciation of the pressure points and zones and how they relate to the body.
