A note on Reflexology,  By ~ Denise Held

On one level, reflexology is therapeutic foot massage, which makes your feet feel great and more alive. It is beneficial for people who have foot pain, who have worn too-tight shoes in the past, who have poor circulation or nerve conduction in their feet, or who just have tired feet from standing a lot.

On another level, foot reflexology tends to relax the entire body through its ability to calm down the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight response) and to assist the parasympathetic nervous system (resting, maintenance and nourishment of the body) to function more efficiently. The resulting relaxation is especially helpful for those of us who lead hurried, stressful lives and who really need a break.

The third level concerns the specific reflex zones on the feet, corresponding to every organ, gland and body part. Foot reflexology is based on the theory (which is being verified by ultrasound and MRI studies) that massaging a reflex zone on the foot stimulates the corresponding organ, gland, or body part, resulting in increased blood, nerve, and lymph circulation, - and leading to improved functioning, enhanced cell nourishment and more efficient elimination of metabolic waste products. Working with all the reflex zones on both feet gives your whole system a “tune-up.” Foot reflexology can help people who have decreased functioning in one or more organs (e.g., short-term illness or chronic disease). It also benefits healthy people who want to maintain great health.

Foot Reflexology is truly for just about everyone with feet! Treat your feet and the rest of your body with kindness. Schedule yourself for a one-hour session of Foot Reflexology!