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What exactly is reflexology?

How does it work?

Let's dive into it!  

Reflexology, or foot pressure therapy, uses a map of the body on the feet to bring about balance in the human body. See image above. Different from massage because the focus is just beneath the skin on our nerve endings. Over 10,000 in our feet! I use a thumb-walking technique to activate points called reflexes. Similar to acupuncture, signals travel from the point and reach the brain. Then what? Many theories exist to explain what happens next, but science has yet to catch up. I believe several factors are at play that just “make it work”. Here’s a few: nervous system regulation; reflex map theory; human touch; fascial planes/trains; zone therapy; gate control; energy flow. Every “body” is different, thus all of these, or simply one of these, could be contributing to creating positive change for the client.

Eastern versions of reflexology tend to utilize acupressure points to achieve balance, and this pressure is usually quite intense, and the sessions usually shorter and often full body. Certified reflexologists like myself tend to practice alternating pressure, which is ideal for our boney feet. This calming touch elicits your parasympathetic nervous system, the “rest and restore” version. Your body then responds by reducing stress levels to focus on areas needing attention.

Often this technique feels like a full body massage. I believe this is due to feet spending 1/3 of their time in socks and shoes. Give them some attention and the entire body responds.