Spa Therapies Of China
Reflexology:
Reflexology is said to have ancient origins in China, Egypt and Greece as a powerful healing tool. The principles of reflexology are that the feet – and to a lesser extent, the hands – are regarded as a microcosm of the body. Certain areas are mapped out on the palms, soles and top of the feet that correspond with organs, glands, limbs, senses and general functions such as speech and circulation. As the feet and hands are loaded with nerve endings, pressure placed upon a precise reflex area produces effects in another part of the body via the pathways of the nervous system.
Practitioners of reflexology refer to charts which indicate precisely how the body is reflected in the feet and hands. The big toe for instance is connected to the head, and stimulating it through massage may help ease a headache. By putting pressure on a reflex zone of a foot or hand, a reflexologist can tell if there are problem in the corresponding part of the body, organs and glands, and help correct the imbalance. It is believed that reflexology removes blockages in the body’s energy flow, resulting in a normalising of the blood and lymphatic flow, and promoting the oxygenation of tissues and removal of waste. Reflexology can also help improve circulation, ease pain, relax the body, and treat a wide range of acute and chronic diseases. It is suitable for all ages.
