Reflexology
Reflexology can offer significant benefits by promoting relaxation and reducing stress in both adults and children, which can improve overall well-being and sleep quality.
What is reflexology?
Reflexology is a therapeutic method involving the application of pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, or face. These points are believed to correspond to different body organs and systems, and pressing them is thought to positively affect these organs and overall health. The practice aims to promote relaxation, improve circulation, and support the body’s natural healing processes.
How it works
Reflexology works on the principle that specific points on the feet, hands, and face correspond to different organs and systems of the body. According to practitioners, stimulating these points through massage or pressure can enhance energy flow, promote balance, and support the body’s natural healing mechanisms.
Benefits
Reflexology helps reduce stress and tension, which are often the root causes of various health issues, by inducing a state of deep relaxation. This relaxation response may help improve circulation, reduce pain, and stimulate the functioning of internal organs. While widely used and cherished for its therapeutic effects, the exact biological mechanisms behind reflexology are not fully understood by scientists.
Reflexology is credited with a variety of health benefits including:
- Stress reduction
- Improved blood circulation
- Pain relief
- Enhanced sleep
- Detoxification
- Boosted immunity
- Improved digestion
- Better mental health and overall wellbeing.
What happens during a reflexology session?
The session usually begins with a brief consultation where I may ask about your medical history, health concerns, and goals for the session. This helps us tailor the treatment to your specific needs.
You will be seated or laid down in a comfortable position, on a massage table. Only the footwear and socks are removed, as reflexology primarily focuses on the feet.
The reflexologist will cleanse your feet and hands before starting the treatment.
For foot reflexology, techniques can vary. but generally include pressure
using the therapists thumbs, tapping to stimulate areas of the feet and massaging the feet. The reflexologist may focus on specific areas of the feet to address particular health issues.
How often should I have a reflexology session?
The frequency of reflexology sessions can vary depending on your health needs, goals, and how you respond to treatment.
If you’re seeking reflexology for relief from a specific condition like stress, pain, or digestive issues, you might start with weekly sessions. This can help address the issue more intensively at the beginning.
For general wellness and stress management, sessions might be once per month.
How quickly can I expect results?
Many people experience a sense of relaxation and calmness during or immediately after a reflexology session. This immediate effect can include feelings of reduced stress and enhanced well-being.
Some acute symptoms, like headache, tension, or digestive discomfort, might show improvement soon after a session. These effects can be temporary, and multiple sessions might be needed for more lasting relief.
For chronic conditions it might take several sessions over a period of weeks or months to notice significant changes.
About the treatment
- Treatment duration: 1 hour
- Clinic location: The Wave Clinic, Cova, 32 Trafalgar Road, Greystones, Co. Wicklow
- Suitability: All ages and genders
- Relief: stress, poor blood circulation, pain, sleep loss, immunity issues, digestion issues.
- Cost: €70 per session
- Typical treatments needed: 1 – 3
- Certified therapist: Mary Mitchell NNRI
- Foot Reflexology
- Facial Reflexology
- Paediatric Reflexology
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