Reflexology treatments relieve stress, tension and pain by stimulating pressure points on the feet and hands. For treatment centres see below.
Following illness, stress, injury or disease, if the body is in a state of 'imbalance', and vital 'energy' pathways are blocked, preventing the body from functioning effectively, Reflexology helps restore and maintain the body's natural equilibrium and encourage healing.
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Reflexology - how reflexologists work
Reflexologists (reflexology practitioners) use maps of pressure points that are located on the feet and hands. The different pressure points reputedly connect directly through the nervous system to various organs, glands and parts of the body.
In reflexology, the reflexologist manipulates the pressure points according to specific techniques of reflexology therapy.
"By means of this touching therapy, any part of the body that is the source of pain, illness, or potential debility can be strengthened through the application of pressure at the respective foot or hand location."
Extracted from the Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine by Kathy Dion. To read the full article on reflexology and reflexologists click here.