How Reflexology may help

Reflexology includes but is not limited to relieving stress and tension; improving blood supply and promoting the unblocking of nerve impulses; helping nature achieve homeostasis (balance)

          

Reflexology is a complementary therapy, which works on the feet (and hands) to heal the whole person, not just the prevailing symptoms. Reflexology is suitable for all ages and may bring relief from a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. Having completed a course of reflexology treatments for a specific condition, many people find it beneficial to continue with regular treatments in order to maintain health and well-being. However, many people have regular reflexology as a means of unwinding and relaxing from a tiring day/week. Reflexology may help with many conditions, please call Marianne to dicuss further.

A treatment is always tailor-made for you, no two peaple are the same. Your medical history will be noted along with any medication or treatment you might be undergoing. Reflexology is an extremely good adjunct to many other treatments and indeed orthodox medicine. However, it is not a panacea, and a doctors' opinion should ALWAYS be sought if you are concerned about your health. Reflexology practitioners DO NOT diagnose, prescribe or treat for a specific condition; they treat the body as a whole.

 

The Treatment

Whether you'd like quiet time to unwind or a chance to sort out health problems, Reflexology is a fantastic way to relax, and is a wonderful complementary therapy that may work alongside many orthodox approaches to health.

Marianne practices from her home 'a Cappella', in Bishop's Itchington; she has a beautiful treatment room which provides a warm, relaxing, professional and private environment for treating clients. 

 

 

A typical Reflexology treatment normally lasts around an hour. This would include a chat to see how you have got on since your last treatment. However, if it is your first treatment, a full medical history will be taken (including any prescriptions you're on), as well as an indepth knowledge of the lifestyle you lead; how much exercise you take, whether you smoke and/or drink, the type of diet you have, how much sleep you get, etc. This helps to form a holistic picture specific to you, and based on this information a tailor made treatment will be provided.

Once the above information has been taken (usually around 30 minutes at your first treatment), you'll be asked to remove your shoes and socks and to lie back in the lounger. Your feet will be checked for anything contagious such as verrucas (which can be covered!) and their general health. A good practioner will be able to spot many things by having a good look at your feet!

The treatment will then begin, and lasts for approximately 50 minutes. You may feel very sleepy and relaxed, and indeed many people fall off to sleep. It's incredibly relaxing even for the ticklish person, as a moderate to firm pressure is used, not a feather light sensation.

You will always be offered water to drink, as a treatment may make you feel thirsty. A chance at the end of the treatment to 'come round' is essential before you leave. You may well feel a little light-headed, so getting a bit of fresh air before you drive off is a good idea.

You'll be offered another treatment with a suitable time gap inbetween treatments. Any questions you have can be addressed before, during or after a treatment and are actively encouraged!

Marianne is a member of the International Institute of Reflexology (whom she trained with) and the Association of Reflexologists. She achieved extremely high grades in both her theory and practical techniques, and is obliged to undergo Continuing Professional Development on a regular basis to keep her skills up to date. Marianne treats all clients without prejudice and conversations are held in the strictest of confidence.

 

The History of Reflexology

The principle on which modern reflexology is based is an ancient form of foot therapy; there is evidence of this being practised in China as long ago as 4,000 B.C.

Below is a time-line showing key areas and people of interest through history from 4,000 BC to the present day.