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Reflexology uses the pressure points found in the feet to relieve tension and heal illness. |
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is reflexology? Reflexology uses the pressure points found in the feet to relieve tension and heal illness. Based on a therapy first practiced in ancient Egypt, India, and China, reflexology stimulates the over 70,000 nerve endings found on the feet, sending nerve messages to all areas of the body. Reflexologists believe that this stimulation of the automatic reflex system clears energy blockages and returns the body to a healthy state. |
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do reflexologists target specific areas of the body? Who
may practice reflexology?
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can I expect during a reflexology session? Your reflexologist will consult with you about your lifestyle and habits. Treatment may begin with relaxation techniques to soothe the body and loosen the joints. The reflexologist will work on the whole foot first before moving on to problem areas. Reflexologists apply pressure to your reflex points using their fingers, hands, and thumbs. |
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Does reflexology hurt?
Reflex points are extremely
small so the practitioner’s movements should be confined. You should
not feel pain during a reflexology session. A practitioner will interpret
any sign of pain as an indication of an energy or circulation blockage.
He or she will then work to remove this blockage.