What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is a complementary, biological and integrative health science through which pressure is applied to reflex areas, formed by 7,200 nerve endings in each foot.  By applying pressure to these nerve endings, it encourages improved instruction to every gland, organ and part of the body, thus persuading the body to biologically correct, strengthen, and reinforce it natural healing capabilities.

What happens in a typical Reflexology session?

In a typical session, the entire foot is worked on by applying an exercised pressure upon reflex areas to improve the body’s nerve, blood, and lymphatic supply. Throughout the session, whenever a trouble (sore) spot shows up, more time is spent on that area of the foot reflex. By working on that area, the corresponding part of the body receives improved nerve, blood and lymphatic supply, in addition to working all 12 systems of the body: cardio-vascular, central nervous, digestive, endocrine, immune, lymphatic, muscular, reproductive, respiratory, sensory, skeletal, and urinary.

Why is improved nerve, blood and lymphatic supply so important?

Every nerve in the body begins and ends in the hands and feet with the main purpose of carrying messages that instruct the body to function properly. When the nerves improve, the messages will improve and then be communicated correctly to every part of the body.  The average human’s central nervous system is 45 miles in length, it produces over a hundred thousand messages per second, traveling at a speed of 248 mph and without it tasting, smelling, seeing, hearing, thinking, dreaming, breathing, heart beating, moving, running, sleeping, laughing, singing, remembering and feeling pain or pleasure wouldn’t be possible. Therefore, proper functioning of nerve messaging is essential to life and its malfunctions are the leading cause of autoimmune diseases.

The purpose of the blood is to transport nutrition, glucose, and oxygen to all parts of the body. The blood travels approximately 168,000 miles per day to supply about 60 trillion cells in the body. The heart pumps about 103,000 times per day and it is in the hands and feet that blood transfers from arteries to veins to return back to the heart. Stress, which can be responsible for 80 percent to 90 percent of ailments, can act like a tourniquet, wrapping around the body, squeezing so tightly that it causes a restriction of blood flow.  Improving your blood supply allows improved transportation of nutrition, glucose and oxygen which the body needs to function and to regulate properly.

The lymphatic system flows in one direction only, toward the heart, with every lymphatic vessel beginning and ending in the hands and feet. The purpose of the lymphatic system is to cleanse and purify the body as well as lubricating the muscles. A healthy person’s body will rid itself of at least eight pounds of toxic waste per day through the four channels of elimination: kidneys, bowels, skin and the breath. A weak flowing or congested lymphatic system cannot assist in the essential daily cleansing of the body, resulting in ill health and disease.

Why should I make Reflexology a regular part of my health care?

Imagine a healthy body that has a strong and well-toned nerve, blood and lymphatic supply. Reflexology can enable the body to obtain and maintain this healthy condition.  It is a safe, no-risk, non-evasive highly effective therapy that helps your body work as it is designed to do.  Reflexology is a healthy alternative to drug therapies that only put a gag on symptoms which are your body’s cry for help or disables your body’s natural functions. Therefore, Reflexology should be seen as a necessity, not a luxury.