Reflexology has its roots in ancient cultures in China, Japan, India and Egypt, where there is evidence that people would massage each other’s feet for relaxation and health promotion.  At the beginning of the last century, an American physician, Dr. William Fitzgerald, discovered that there are ten zones or energy pathways in the body.  These are replicated on the feet, five on each foot, with areas called “reflexes” corresponding to different organs, glands or areas of the body.  These may become blocked or congested because of illness, lack of exercise, bad eating habits or stress. Your therapist will massage your feet using small circular movements to assess if any part of your body is out of harmony, which is shown by a change in the texture or colour of the skin, or by you feeling tenderness or pain.  The movements are designed to release this congestion and help your body to heal itself.

Although your treatment will start with relaxation techniques and a short massage routine, it is not just a foot massage.  Reflexology is first and foremost a way of helping your body to re-balance and heal itself, making you feel more healthy, alert and able to deal with your busy life.

Your therapist is not a doctor, so the treatment will not be used as a medical diagnosis.  Reflexology not only gives a picture of your health now, but shows up illnesses and injuries from earlier in life, sometimes as far back as childhood.  It is therefore important to remember that tenderness on your feet does not necessarily mean a current medical condition, although, of course, if you have any concerns, you should see your GP.

Reflexology 1 hour - £25

Includes - Consultation, walking the zones, treatment of the whole foot/corresponding areas in the body, foot massage

Reflexology 30 minutes - £15

Includes - Consultation, walking the zones, treatment of individual areas of concern, foot massage