Reflexology is an holistic therapy which works on  the principle that there are reflex areas in the feet and hands corresponding to all of the glands, organs and parts of the body. Stimulating these reflexes properly can assist well-being in a safe and natural way.

The history of Reflexology begins back in ancient civilisations across the world. The earliest evidence comes from the tomb of an Egyptian physician, dated 2500BC.

In the early 1900’s, influenced by Sir Charles Sherrington (Nobel prize-winner for medicine), Dr William Fitzgerald discovered that by applying pressure on certain parts of the body it would have a numbing effect on another part of the body. This work was continued and refined into what we now know today as Reflexology.

Reflexology can help reduce everyday stresses and strains, aiding relaxation, improve circulation, thereby revitalising energy levels. It can also be used to aid the restoration and maintenance of the body’s natural equilibrium, encouraging natural feelings of wellbeing.

Reflexology can be incorporated into a preventative healthcare lifestyle, which is becoming more and more important in modern life, as we continue to realise the damage caused to health by our environment.

Because of advertising restrictions, we are not allowed to make claims regarding the effectiveness of Reflexology with specific conditions. However, medical trials have been done that demonstrate the efficacy of this wonderful therapy. If you want to have a look for yourself, we have made some links below under the headings of various conditions:

CONSTIPATION AND IBS

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?

SLEEP DISORDERS

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19577829

STRESS

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18940715

HELP WITH CANCER TREATMENT

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19906525

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17562639

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10660924

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15684846

BACK PAIN

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18346623

BLOOD PRESSURE AND CIRCULATION

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15502439

DEMENTIA

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18370580

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18640629

ARTHRITIS

http://eprints.brighton.ac.uk/884/

RESPIRATORY DISORDERS

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16648092

If you would like to know more about the specific benefits of this holistic therapy, then please feel free to contact the Clinic and discuss your health issues confidentially with one of our therapists.

For more information about which health issues benefit from this particular therapy, please feel free to contact the Clinic and speak to one of our therapists for a confidential chat.