Reflexology is so much more than a simple foot rub or hand massage - it is a powerful therapy which has been shown to have a very positive effect on health and wellbeing. It involves the application of pressure to specific points, known as reflexes, on the feet and hands to encourage the body to heal from within.
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Benefits of reflexology include, amongst others:
- Creates relaxation
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Reduces inflammation and pain
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Improves the functioning of the circulatory system
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Improves the functioning of various other systems eg digestive, respiratory
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Eases pregnancy
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Shown to complement cancer care (through research)
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Enhances medical care
- Aids post-operative recovery (through research)
When Medini sees you for the first time a case history is taken to ascertain areas of concern, and to highlight what part of the body will require extra attention during the treatment. The session will last one hour (which includes consultation).
About Reflexology
Archeological evidence points to ancient reflexology medical practices in Egypt which dates back to 2330 BC.
In the 20th century Dr William Fitzgerald, an American ear, nose and throat specialist brought Reflexology to the USA. Eunice Ingham, physiotherapist, became very interested in zone therapy and in the early 1930s developed foot reflexology. She came to the conclusion that the whole body (internal organs and the structures) could be treated using the application of pressure to certain points on the feet or hands. Using Fitzgerald’s zone charts she mapped the whole body onto the feet.
Doreen Bayly brought Reflexology to Britain in 1966 and today reflexology (which sees the body as a whole as opposed to separate parts) has become established as one of the most popular forms of complementary therapies practised today.
