Discover the Healing Power of Reflexology
Reflexology has been used for centuries by different cultures around the world with its origins tracing back to ancient China, Egypt, and India, where it was used as a natural healing practice to address a variety of health concerns. For more information, please visit the 'Evolution of Reflexology' page on this website.
Reflexology provides numerous benefits, including promoting relaxation, reducing stress and anxiety, improving circulation, reducing pain, and enhancing overall well-being. And because of the extra attention on the feet, if foot pain or swelling is something a person endures, it usually alleviates.
Does It Work For Everyone?
The effectiveness of a treatment—whether it’s a surgery or a pharmaceutical product—often varies from one person to another. The same holds true for energy-based therapies. Reflexology is no exception. Some people experience big improvements after just one session, while others simply enjoy a deep sense of relaxation and calm. There are certain factors that can make someone more likely to benefit, yet the extent of those benefits remains, for now, one of life’s little mysteries.
How many treatments?
The number of treatments recommended depends on you, what you would like to achieve from treatments and:
- How many issues you are dealing with in your body
- How long the issues have been present
- How did the issue(s) arise, ie injury, disease, etc
What To Expect During A Session
During a reflexology session, you can expect to feel relaxed and comfortable. Only socks and shoes are removed. Reflexologists use a variety of techniques to apply pressure to all sides of the feet, ankles and the achilles. Most issues will need one more than one treatment, although occasionally clients have achieved what they needed following just one session.
By the end of sessions, people say it feels like they’ve just spent the day at the spa.
Reflexologists refrain from diagnosing ailments, conditons or disease nor do we prescribe.
After a Treatment
How much better someone feels after one, three or ten treatments, depends on what issues are going on in the body, if they are ongoing any other therapies and where they are in the stages of healing. Although someone may feel relaxed during their first treatment, they still may have a ways to go before feeling better.
Note:
If a person is receiving alternative therapies such as massage, acupressure, or acupuncture, then their body is already familiar with detoxing and the processing that occurs following a reflexology treatment.
On the other hand, if someone is trying out reflexology for the first time and they have a lot to be worked on, we want to be gentle for their first treatment. Otherwise, adverse affects may follow a treatment (ie achy, tired).
60, 75 or 90 Minutes
Whether a client would greatly benefit from a treatment longer 60 minutes, varies depending on:
- Whether their feet and ankles are agile or rigid
- The number of ailments they have in their body
- How long their discomfort or ailments have been there
- Origin of the ailments
Some people benefit from the extra time as it allows for loosening up the joints and/or extra time on reflexes of the body’s problematic areas. If someone has long-standing ailments, or a lot of ailments, then 75 to 90 minute treatments can be very beneficial.
We know the body adapts in various ways due to stress. How much compromise the body is doing may determine if someone would benefit from a longer treatment. When feet are rigid and the body has become slower and less flexible, a 90 minute treatment for the first couple of sessions (or once a month) can have a big impact. When conducive, longer treatments may result in better overall balance and mobility.
Some clients go back-and-forth between 60 minute treatments and 75 minute treatments.
Consider contacting me if you are unsure which duration to purchase, especially if you were purchasing a gift certificate for someone.
Client Testimonials
Over the years, many clients have been able to relax and achieve better health and wellness through this alternative therapy. Hear what satisfied customers have to say about their experiences at a healing table. Checking out the 'Client Testimonials’ page will give you a better idea of how people have benefitted from reflexology at a healing table.
Book an appointment
Ready to discover the healing of reflexology? Contact me today to schedule a session or learn more about services. I am available to assist you and value your inquiries. I strive to provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions about your health and wellness.
Call (613) 970-1193
Email: Suzanne@ahealingtable.ca