Everything You Need To Know About Reflexology
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1. What it is: Reflexology is a stimulating massage of reflex points present on the feet (foot reflexology), hands (palmar reflexology) or the ears (atrial reflexology). These points are connected to specific parts of the body, allowing the treatment to act on specific areas.
2. Cost: Fees for reflexology sessions depend on many criteria, such as the type of reflexology, the practitioner, and the duration of the session. In general, a one hour session will cost around £50. A home session will cost a little more. You may want to opt for a special package of 5 or 10 sessions. Not only is it recommended to have a longer-term treatment like this, you may also get a special price if you book several sessions together.
3. Reflexology techniques: Whether reflexology is on the feet, hands or ears, the basic principle remains the same. The goal is to allow the free flow of vital energy to the different organs of the body, but also in every living cell.
Thus, the technique is based on massaging specific reflex points associated with an area of the body. According to traditional Chinese medicine, each reflex point corresponds to an organ, a gland or a part of the body. Therefore, the practitioner must adapt his massage to the needs of the patient. It will focus more on certain points depending on the problem to be treated: stress, back pain, sleep disorders, etc. You can also try reflexology without having specific expectations. The session will then focus on the whole body.
4. Benefits of reflexology: Reflexology offers many benefits, starting with the relief of tensions and stress, practically unavoidable problems in today's world. Reflexology can help if you are suffering from a loss of appetite because it brings energy and tone. It also helps to harmonise the important functions of the body which can be unbalanced.
In general, reflexology deals with many ailments, such as sciatica, pain, allergies, asthma, bronchitis, tinnitus, insomnia, constipation, etc. It also allows you to feel a sense of well-being and relief. If you have doubts about the benefits of this alternative medicine, why not try a session and judge for yourself.
