Reflexology during pregnancy

Some of the most joyful clients who walk into my treatment room are the women who have recently learned they are pregnant.  What an exciting time in their lives! Everyone around them is cheering for them. Cheering for the health of the baby. For the health of the mom....

Reflexology and chronic disease

Diabetes. Parkinson’s disease. Post-traumatic stress disorder. How many chronic diseases or disorders can you name? How many of us know a friend or loved one affected by a chronic health problem? How many of us struggle with these issues ourselves? Do you know of...

PTSD is not just everyday stress: reset the body through reflexology

by Paula Stone Acute sustained stress erodes the very fabric of our being, while acute trauma can tear it. Whether prolonged or sudden, traumatic life experiences wound a person in body, emotions, mind, and soul, and can result in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD),...

What is a client’s progression with reflexology?

New clients are often interested in what their progression will be when they incorporate a complementary and alternative (CAM) therapy, like reflexology, into their personal health routine. With that interest often comes a mixed understanding of how to schedule...

Ancient foot massage technique may ease cancer symptoms

A study led by a Michigan State University researcher offers the strongest evidence yet that reflexology – a type of specialized foot massage practiced since the age of pharaohs – can help cancer patients manage their symptoms and perform daily tasks. Funded by the...

What is reflexology?

Reflexology is based on the scientific theory and research that there are nerve reflex points on the feet and hands. These reflex points correspond to all parts of the body and the body’s systems. When a client is stressed due to health issues, injury, or...