Harpenden Holistics

Reflexology, Indian Head and Face Massage and Swedish Body Massage

Reflexology

 

Benefits

Following illness, stress, injury or disease the body can be in a state of “imbalance” and vital energy pathways are blocked preventing the body from functioning effectively.  Reflexology can be used to restore and maintain the body’s natural equilibrium and encourage healing.

A typical treatment sees the client reclining in a comfortable position when the feet are cleansed and massaged to warm them, before gentle but firm pressure is applied working over the whole foot.  Many people are so relaxed they drift off to sleep and awake feeling calm and rested.  Just one treatment can produce noticeable results but maximum benefit will be gained from regular sessions.

History

Reflexology has been practiced for many years and cave drawings have been discovered in Egypt, thought to depict a treatment taking place, dating back to 2350 BC.

 

The treatment was studied in 1913 by Dr. William Fitzgerald, who found that patient’s recovery time was shortened when they received Reflexology.  The method was further developed and refined in 1930 by Eunice Ingham, when all the major organs were “mapped” onto the corresponding zones of the feet.

 

Reflexology can help with many conditions:

· Stress and tension

· Acute and chronic conditions

· Sleep disorders

· Infertility problems

· and many more

Convenient for Wheathampstead, Welwyn Garden City, St Albans, Redbourn, Kimpton, Slip End, Codicote and Luton