REFLEXOLOGY

What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is a healing therapy that uses specific massage of the feet (or hands) to improve your health and wellbeing. Reflexology dates back to the times of all the ancient cultures including those in Egypt, North America, India and China. Gentle Touch[TM] Reflexology is a refined and subtle adaptation of Reflexology that uses a light and soothing touch which is designed to enhance your own healing ability.

It can help people physically, emotionally and with levels of energy. The differences between the Gentle Touch[TM] technique and some other forms of Reflexology are:

• The lightness of touch
• The incorporation of massage into the treatment
• The use of oil
• The treatment flows from foot to foot and back again throughout the treatment, in order to work through both sides of your body
• Using the skill of the practitioner to pick up information

How does Reflexology work?
Each area of the body has an associated reflex point or area located on the foot (or hand). The appropriate massage or touch can have a beneficial effect on all areas of the body via the feet.
The gentle massage of the reflex point has the potential to open up a channel of communication and trigger a healing response via the body’s natural pathways.

A Gentle Touch[TM] Reflexology Treatment
An initial treatment will last approx. an hour and a half as a detailed Consultation is included. On the first visit, the Client is asked for some basic details about their health, medical and family history, diet, nutrition and lifestyle, an individual Treatment Plan is then tailored for the Client.

The Practitioner uses light oil to gently massage the feet. The treatment feels like a light, pleasurable and soothing foot massage. Contrary to some expectations, it does not tickle or hurt.

The Practitioner will assess the feet to obtain indications of how best to help the Client and then gently massage all areas of their feet, feeling for variations in the foot, skin and tissue. The treatment will be varied according to information gained from the client and from observations of their feet (including shape, temperature, colour and general appearance).

The regularity of treatments will be discussed on an individual basis. Some Clients may find that a number of treatments will be required to achieve maximum benefit. Consequently their requirements and the frequency of treatments will vary accordingly.


There are potentially no limits to the effectiveness of treatments, however, it is stressed that no guarantees are ever made to ‘cure’ a condition.

Experience has shown that some good results can be obtained. Some of the benefits include:

• Strength
• Comfort and relaxation
• Increased confidence
• Pain relief
• Faster recovery
• Peace and contentment
• Improved immune system
• Greater flexibility/suppleness
• Increased energy levels and self esteem

Reflexology can assist people with many conditions ranging from: Aches and pains, Allergies, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Bowel conditions, Chest complaints, Depleted immunity, Eczema, Hay Fever, Fatigue, Grief and depression, Head aches, Hormonal disturbances, Hyperactivity, Insomnia, Joint pain, Lack of energy, ME/Post Viral Syndrome, Migraine, Multiple Sclerosis, Neck and back injuries, Non specific ailments, Pregnancy problems, Recurring infections, Sinus conditions, Sporting injuries, Stress, Trauma.

Reflexology with Babies and Children
Babies and Children can also benefit tremendously from Gentle Touch[TM] Reflexology. Treatments and Consultations are tailored individually and last between 10 minutes and half an hour (dependent on age).

Benefits can include:
Security and nurturing; children and babies love to be touched, it can calm anxieties and an overactive mind, help confidence and self esteem.
Grounding; helps concentration and focus, calms ailments such as asthma, eczema and allergies, tummy aches, headaches, sleep and behavioural problems.

Improved Immune System; stimulates removal of toxins within the body, and boosts efficiency of the digestive system supporting the body’s immune system against recurrent infections and viruses.