Reflexology Treatment

Reflexology massage is a holistic therapy dating back thousands of years. The basis for the reflexology treatment is the belief that healing is not only a physical process, but a matter of mental and spiritual well-being. Practitioners understand that certain zones, called reflex areas, of the feet and hands are connected to the glands, organs, and other body parts through nerve pathways.
By applying pressure to these areas, reflex therapists are able to stimulate these energy pathways, increasing circulation and restoring balance to the body, thus providing relief from pain and triggering the self-healing mechanisms of the body.

Reflexology treatment is used to treat a variety of conditions, including:

Headaches and migraine; back pain; cold and sinus pain; stress-related issues; joint pain; Stomach and intestinal problems.

A visit to a reflex therapist can not only help to improve specific ailments; it can also provide relief from tension and restore balance to biological functions.
More information on reflexology treatment can be found at the OSU website ( http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/patientcare/healthcare_services/integrative_medicine/integrative_medicine_services/reflexology ).
A reflexology session typically begins with the therapist asking you a variety of questions about your general health, any medical conditions you may have, and your lifestyle and habits. The treatment then proceeds with the reflexologists evaluating the reflex zones of your feet.
There is no need to be concerned about whether your feet have not been washed or freshened up all day. The reflexologists will normally freshen up your feet for you.
In addition, if you feel a bit embarrassed about your feet before your reflexology treatment, be sure to remember that reflexologists see all different kinds of feet throughout the day and will only usually comment if you have something more serious that should be removed or treated on the foot.
Once all of the preliminary tasks are taken care of before the reflexology treatment, then the reflexologists will begin the treatment session.
A brisk rub will follow as a warm-up, then the therapist will apply concentrated, yet gentle pressure to the appropriate reflex zones.
After a session, most people report feeling relaxed and comfortable, with the sense of general well-being and of being in tune with their bodies.
It is important to remember that reflexology treatments are not performed simply to target one ailment alone, but it is meant to affect many different areas of the individual’s body holistically.
The feet have many nerve ending s which can cause many reactions throughout one’s own body which can help induce the healing process within oneself which reflexology treatment can provide.
If you have not had the chance to try reflexology treatment, we do recommend that you look into more details on what reflexology massage options are available to you and speak to a reflexology professional in person or over the phone in order to find the best reflexology treatment for you.
It may take several treatments before you really see the benefits of reflexology massage. Many have experienced the benefits of reflexology treatments and you can too.