Reflexology

 

We offer reflexology for the feet, hands, face and head. If only a gentle touch filled with love and care can make you feel relaxed, then imagine the ultimate effect

 that you will get from a professional Thai massage therapist. No need to travel to Thailand to have the Thai traditional reflexology.

 

The Origins of Reflexology

 

From the evidence that we have,

reflexology is known to be more than 4000 years old.

 

Paintings discovered in the Physician's Tomb at Saqqara, Egypt, dating back to about 2300 DC,

 show an actual reflexology treatment in progress.

 

The Chinese are also known to have used reflexology in conjunction with acupuncture.

 

Dr Wang-Wei, a Chinese doctor in the 4th century BC, evidently used to position acupuncture needles in his patients' bodies and the apply very firm pressure with his thumbs to the soles of their feet. This pressure was maintained for several minutes until the

desired therapeutic effects were achieved.

Dr Wang-Wei maintained that as the pressure

was applied and maintained, healing energy

was released in the patients' bodies.

 

 

Reflexology and the West

 

Reflexology as we know it in the West

has its origins in the study of zone therapy,

 which utilizes the longitudinal lines of energy running up through the body from the feet to the brain.

 

 

Reflexology is a completely safe form of treatment,

as well as being a very relaxing and pleasant experience.

 

 

The purpose of a course of treatment is to normalize the body's functioning, to help to break down tension and alleviate stress, and to improve nerve

functioning and blood supply throughout the body.

 

 

Reflexology relieves many of the troublesome complaints as painful backs and tension headaches.

For example, you are experiencing an unsettled period

 in your life, one that is creating tension and

anxiety within you, reflexology could give

 you the support you need in order to cope with your circumstances in a more positive frame of mind.

 

Reflexology sessions are primarily intended to improve the body's circulation and to assist the body in

speeding up the elimination of waste products,

 so that toxins do not have a chance to build

up to harmful levels in the liver, kidneys, or bowel.

 

As well, reflexology can help to control the

perception of pain by stimulating

 

the release of endorphins-the body's natural painkillers-from the pituitary gland in the brain into the bloodstream.

 

But reflexology works best when it is used

to treat the whole body, rather than specific conditions. In this way, it improves all of the body's functions,

 and this, in turn, encourages the natural healing

 process to work that more speedily and efficiently.

 

 

Benefits of Reflexology

• Relieves tension and stress

• Improves nerve function

• Improves blood circulation

• Faster healing