What is Reflexology?

Reflexology has been practiced for thousands of years in India, China and Egypt, and is a natural healing art based on the principle that there are reflexes in the hands, feet and ears that correspond to every part, gland and organ of the body. Through application of pressure on these reflexes, Reflexology relieves tension, improves circulation and promotes the natural function of the related areas of the body.

In ancient times we stimulated reflexes naturally by walking barefoot over rocks, stones and rough ground, or by using our hands more often to climb, build or work. In today’s modern world, we have lost much of nature’s way of maintaining a balanced and healthy equilibrium. Reflexology helps to restore this balance and promote natural health and vitality.

	50-minute sessions<BR> by appointment only. Call 727-812-1811 to schedule an appointment. Reflexology has recently become popular for several reasons. First, today we are exposed to high levels of stress in our jobs, our homes and travels. Stress is without a doubt one of the main causes of physical and mental pain and suffering, as well as contributing to making symptoms of other diseases or conditions much worse. Reflexology is a great stress reducer. Second, even though many people are trying to eat organic or healthy foods, even those “healthy” foods grown today are grown in soil conditions that are greatly depleted in basic minerals and nutrients. This means that even though people are trying to improve their diet, it is not easy to do. This lack of minerals, combined with stress, puts more pressure on our immune system and health. Reflexology works to allow the body to heal itself and normalize functions. Third, people are turning more and more to alternative or natural health care, which focuses on proactive maintenance and holistic or whole-body well being. Traditional “western” medicine tends to focus on reactive and specific treatment of disease or symptoms. Reflexology offers an all-natural therapy, which does not require anything other than gentle manipulation to stimulate the body’s natural healing mechanisms to normalize and heal.