Well let us start by saying that Reflexology is not a foot massage.

A foot massage can be very relaxing but reflexology is a precise, holistic complementary therapy. As a complementary therapy, reflexology should not be considered as an alternative to conventional medicine, but rather as a support to any medical treatment being received. As an holistic therapy, all aspects of the client are taken into account to help with overall well-being. Put simply holistic means 'whole'. You have probably heard the expression 'Mind, Body and Spirit', and it easily follows that if the physical body is unwell or in pain, for example if you were suffering from migraine, then the mind will not be as sharp as you might wish and your spirits will be low as a result.

Reflexologists therefore believe that your treatment should always be holistic in order to maintain a balance in these interlinked areas. To a reflexologist each and every area, organ and gland of the body is reflected somewhere in the feet. By applying gentle finger and thumb pressure to work with these reflexes, any imbalances will be felt by the skilled practitioner and in this way they are able to discover which are in need of particular attention. By using their special skills the reflexologist helps to return the body's systems to a natural state of balance, working together at their best, and encouraging the recipients own natural healing capabilities. At the end of your treatment your reflexologist will be able to advise you as to a suitable course of treatment.

However, please do not expect a reflexologist to diagnose. It is strictly against our code of ethics to do so.

Reflexology can reduce stress by inducing deep relaxation; it improves the circulation and therefore helps in cleansing the body of toxins. It can be particularly helpful in the complementary treatment of recurring and long-term conditions. Reflexology, in the hands of a properly qualified practitioner, a professional reflexologist, is perhaps the most powerful of all complementary therapies, and whilst no properly qualified reflexologist will ever claim to cure, experience shows that very positive health benefits may be gained through the use of this therapy.