Reflexology
Foot Reflexology
The feet are a master class in engineering science informs us that each foot has more than 7,200 nerve endings, 26 bones, 107 ligaments and 19 muscles which support, propel and balance the rest of the body. Nerve endings in the feet have extensive interconnections through the spinal cord and brain with all areas of the body. Almost one-fourth of all bones in the entire body are located in the feet.
Reflexology is a natural, holistic, restorative treatment focusing on treating the whole person and not individual symptoms. Working on the feet, lower legs, hands, ears and face.
Wall painting from the tomb of Ankhmahor at Saqqara (c. 2330 B.C.), known as "The Physician's Tomb." The inscription reads "Don't hurt me." The practitioner replies "I shall act so you praise me."
The Origins of Reflexology - Ancient Egypt and Ancient Japan/China
Ancient Egypt. The earliest recorded example of what we know today as Reflexology was discovered in the early 6th dynasty around (c. 2500-2330 BC): These findings are recognised as the earliest visual evidence, which reflects a form of healing. It is a wall painting in an Egyptian tomb. The tomb of Ankhmahor (highest official after the King) at Saqquara and is know as the physicians tomb. It shows the physician holding the foot and applying massage to the sole of the foot and the hand. The translation reads: "Don't hurt me." The practitioner's reply: "I shall act so you praise me."
Ancient Japan/China. Reflexology dates back thousands of years. (c. 1000 BC)
In Japan Chinese Traditional Medicine and the ancient Buddhists incorporated firm and light pressure to the hands and feet for "Q" energy for balance and homeostasis.
Reflexology evolved in modern times around 1913 when an American ear, nose and throat surgeon Dr. William Fitzgerald began offering a form of treatment later to be termed Zone Therapy. Zone Therapy was further developed in the 1930's and refined as what we know today as reflexology by Eunice Ingham, a physiotherapist who decide to use Zone Therapy in her work with patients. In 1974, Eunice Ingham passed over to the next life at the age of 85. To protect her teachings as well as her original writings, her nephew Dwight Byers, a student of Eunice's formed the National Institute of Reflexology which is dedicated to teaching the Original Ingham Method throughout the World. Dwight Byers is the President of the International Institute of Reflexology and travels the world teaching Reflexology.
The long term benefits of Reflexology
Reflexology can give a feeling of well-being, deep relaxation, peacefulness and can help to improve sleep. Is a an holistic therapy and a safe method of healing, can help to improve circulation and muscle tone, can help to assist in recovery after illness or an operation. Can help stimulate creativity, vitality, productivity and mental alertness. Reflexology promotes Oxytocin – which is best know as the love hormone and has many other benefits which can help lower stress hormones, pulse rate and BP, can help Increase social interactions and communication, can help learning. Children can become calmer and relaxed. These treatments include reiki and crystal healing.
£75.00 for a 60 minute treatment
£100.00 for 90 minute treatment
The treatment includes foot and lower leg reflexology and full leg and knee massage.
Contact Me
I am passionate about my clients health, please do call me about a complementary health, wellbeing, and lifestyle discussion to find out about which healing treatment/s could be incorporated into your life to create a sense of deep relaxation and peacefulness.
Tel: 07771 514 826 or email here
Healing Soles Reflexology | Reiki | Aldeburgh | Suffolk
