Reflexology is a non-invasive, holistic healing practise which applies therapeutic finger pressure to various points on the feet that correspond to organs, glands and tissues within the body.
By stimulating these points on the feet, Reflexology activates the body’s own natural healing mechanism releasing toxins, clearing neural pathways and improving general circulation. This restores the free flow of nutrients to the cells of the body, enhancing the immune system and allowing the body to begin the process of healing at its own pace.
Our feet ground us to the earth every day of our lives and, as we know, when we lose our footing, we lose our physical balance and are literally thrown from a state of equilibrium. In reverse, when we restore balance through the feet, the entire body responds by returning to a state of grounding, well-being and balanced health.
The Healing Art of Reflexology dates back as far as Ancient Egypt, including links with India, China and the tribal people of Africa and North America. In the western world it was Dr. William Ftzgerald who recognised, in 1913, that reflex areas on the feet and hands were linked and corresponded to other organs within certain zones in the body. Dr. Fitzgerald introduced this system as “zone therapy”. Later, in the 1930’s, a lady call Eunice Ingham observed that discomfort or tension in various parts of the feet directly mirrored the corresponding part of the body that was experiencing discomfort or dis-ease. She realised that the various parts of the feet presented a mini-map of the entire body and introduced Reflexology in its present form.
How does Reflexology work?
Reflexology works through the advantage of the holographic universe in which we live. This means that, just as everything about you is contained in a strand of your DNA, all energy, information and knowledge relating to you is also contained in every cell and particle within your physical body, right down to the sub-atomic level! As a result, when one particle in the system is influenced, every particle within that system will respond to that influence.
In this way, the feet are a “mini-map” of every cell, tissue, gland and organ within the body and by stimulating the microcosm (the feet), the macrocosm (the body) shows an immediate response. “Messages” are sent as electrical currents and travel along neural pathways to clear energetic blocks and activate the body’s natural reserves of hormones and chemicals that set to work restoring balance throughout the system. This is the activation of the self healing mechanism of the body and the body begins the process of ‘remembering’ and re-creating an internal state of optimum health.
Which Conditions Can Be Alleviated With Reflexology?
Although Reflexology is non-diagnostic it certainly can indicate which organs and glands in the body are functioning under pressure.
Reflexology has been shown to ease a wide variety of conditions including disorders of the digestive, reproductive, respiratory, lymphatic and nervous systems. It can also ease conditions as diverse as back pain, migraine, infertility and arthritis.
Reflexology does not only work with the physical body, it also works with the more subtle fields that flow in and around the body, and, again holographically, can affect all levels contained within these energy fields (including the emotional and the mental levels). In this way clarity and emotional balance, which is so often the cause of illness in society today, is also restored and a deep sense of calm and well being is often invoked during each Reflexology session.
Who Would Benefit From Having Reflexology?
Reflexology is suitable for all ages and, upon completion of a course of Reflexology sessions, many people find it beneficial to continue with Reflexology sessions intermittently to maintain good health and their new-found sense of well being. Reflexology is also an excellent form of preventative health care.
What Can I Expect When Attending A Reflexology Session?
Your initial visit involves a preliminary discussion and record-taking of your past and present health circumstances and lifestyle. You will then be asked to lie down on a bed appropriate for the session and your feet will be assessed. Gentle but firm pressure is applied to all the areas on the feet. Subtle changes in specific points on the feet are detected and targeted to begin the process of affecting the corresponding organ or gland in the body. The pressure applied is adjusted to the needs of each individual, Reflexology is never meant to be a painful experience.
How Many Sessions Will I Need?
A course of sessions to target specific health challenges usually lasts between 6-8 weeks, with one Reflexology session attended each week. Progress is continually monitored and each individual is encouraged work at their body’s own required pace. Courses of sessions do vary and can be adapted to suit each individual if required.
What Some of Desiree's Reflexology clients are saying...
"I am thrilled that I found Desiree! I was even more thrilled to discover how brilliant she is at Reflexology. She manages to get to the core of the problem and sort it out. She is very professional in her practice, sensitive to your needs and makes you feel safe. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Go and enjoy putting your feet in her hands!"
"After struggling for over 9 weeks with a dry cough I felt drained and exhausted. Trying for a baby also meant that I had a very limited selection of over the counter medicines to choose from. I decided to give Reflexology a try in an attempt to re-align my body. I found Desiree's advert in our local paper and phoned for an appointment and I was struck by her sensitive and caring nature over the phone. When we met she was absolutely charming and also very well qualified, experienced and professional.
After just my first appointment I started to see results. Only a couple of visits later Desiree has re-balanced my body leaving me feeling happier,healthier and my inner glow has returned. I have no hesitation in recommending Desiree's services to anyone."