What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is a method of bringing about changes within the body by the gentle manipulation and massage of the feet and hands. It is based on the concept that a the body is mirrored in the feet; that every part of the body has a reflex on the feet and hands. Although there are many types of reflexology they all work using this basic premise. It also is based on the supposition that the reflexologist is acting as a catalyst to enable the client's own body and mind to heal themselves. Reflexology also uses the Chinese Meridian energy channels which terminate in the feet and hands. This includes the use of universal and subtle energies in the healing of the individual.

What is a Treatment like?

After an initial discussion and the taking of a case history the client normally lies upon a couch or where this is difficult sits in a chair. I then work upon the feet in a gentle way. Occasionally there may be places that are tender, indicating an energy imbalance, and these are worked upon for a longer period.

The client is encouraged to relax and let go of the daily stresses. I may take them through a relaxation exercise just to assist in this. The treatment is often divided into three parts: 1) a general increase in the levels of relaxation, 70% of disease is thought to be caused by stress, relaxation can help combat this stress; 2) work progresses to the subtle energies of the body and the reflexes that relate to the systems within the body; 3) the final stage is work on specific problem areas followed by the use of further relaxation techniques. Colour, crystals and essential oils may also be used during the treatment.

An important aspect of the treatment is that the client is in control, they have a chance to talk about themselves before the treatment and during the treatment they can relate what is happening to them, or, as many do, fall asleep.

The treatment may cause a temporary reaction as the body releases toxins and stresses that have been stored for a long time, this can materialize as elation, tearfulness, lethargy, increased urination or even a mild cold. These reactions are normally short lived. It is also recommended that the client should take a walk before driving or operating machinery to bring themselves back from the deep relaxed state.

How Many Treatments?

This, of course, is up to the client. One treatment can sometimes cause sufficient change, but a series of 6, one every week or fortnight is the normal recommendation, with each case being open to discussion. It is also thought that reflexology can help in the prevention of some problems, acting like a tonic, so a monthly or 6 weekly treatment schedule may also be considered. Each person and their circumstances is looked at and treated separately.

Before & After

When coming for a Reflexology+Plus Treatment it would be helpful to me and of possible benefit to you to follow these simple requests:

1. Please do not drink alcohol, coffee or tea immediately before a treatment as these stimulate the body & mind into an artificial state.
2. Ensure any large meal is eaten at least one and one half hours before the treatment session and light snacks forty-five minutes before.
3. Please do not use scented creams on the feet before a treatment, a simple wash, if possible, is sufficient. Please make sure the feet are accessible, with easily removed shoes and socks.
4. Please bring a record of any symptoms and any thing else that may or may not appear to be related.
5. After the treatment please drink plenty of water over the following twenty-four hours to flush the body through. Again please refrain from drinking alcohol, tea & coffee and eating a large meal or refined sugar such as chocolate and sweets; dried or fresh fruit is helpful if you feel hungry after the treatment.
6. Take a walk , drink some water and eat a piece of fruit before attempting to drive or work.

For What?

Reflexologists have worked on people with the following:

1. STRESS - (70% of all illness may be caused by stress)
2. MUSCULAR PAIN
3. SKELETAL PAIN
4. FROZEN SHOULDER
5. RSI
6. NECK ACHE
7. BAD BACKS
8. PELVIC PAIN
9. SCIATIC PAIN
10. HEADACHES & MIGRAINES
11. BLADDER & BOWEL DISORDERS
12. DIGESTIVE DISORDERS
13. POOR CIRCULATION
14. CHILBLAINS
15. THYROID DISORDERS
16. GENERAL MALAISE
17. ME
18. EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS
19. SLEEP DIFFICULTIES
20. CHILDHOOD CONCERNS

and lots more - Reflexology can be beneficial for many other problems in the very young through all age groups to the very old.

ROGER C CROXSON
BA MPhil BSYA(Reflex) MCSCH

Roger been a practicing Reflexologist for several years as well as working in other fields of complementary medicine. Having spent many years in commerce and industry, including running his own companies, he changed over to complementary medicine several years ago feeling that at last he had found his vocation.

As well as being a practitioner he also teaches and runs workshops in various aspects of his work and is a successful author. He has developed, taught and written about rediscovered aspects of reflexology.

He has combined this work as well as various other forms of reflexology into a very broad approach to the subject, thus offering a variety of treatments within the terms of reflexology.

Roger continues with research into new and different types of reflexology; bringing these, when appropriate, to his treatment sessions. These are always talked about with the client before being applied.

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