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Here at the studio we offer small personal yoga classes to suit everyone. It’s a space to be yourself, let go & give yourself time to smile. We’re creating a yogi community within our studio and we…
Health Harmony is currently a Reflexology Clinic operated in a private home. Reflexology is the practice of massaging pressure points to remove energy blockages throughout the body. This enables the…
We don't all get the luxury of living a calm and slow paced lifestyle. If we can create some 'me' space for ourselves, we welcome healing into our bodies. Reflexology is a wonderful and enjoyable way…
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Ballarat (7)East Coast (4)Geelong (4)Melbourne (103)Northern District (12)South Coast (3)South West (8)Reflexology is an alternative form of medicine that uses points in the hands and feet in order to improve the general health of a person. Using a reflexology chart, the therapist is able to pinpoint a person's pain or illness anywhere in their body by applying pressure to the correct reflexology points.
The earliest forms of reflexology were discovered over 4,500 years ago in ancient Chinese and Egyptian cultures. It was also practiced in Japan towards the end of the 7th century. Reflexology gained popularity in western cultures between the 19th and 20th century.
Reflexology is based on the principle that the nerve endings in the feet and hands correspond to the major organs and parts of the body. By applying pressure or massaging these points the health of these organs or body parts can be improved. A reflexology therapist will use charts known as reflexology charts to ensure that the right areas are being worked on. The charts divide the feet and hands into various zones, for example if the patient has pain in their lower back, pressure may be applied close to the heel of the foot.
During a reflexology session the therapist will massage the patient's hands and feet paying special attention to areas which indicate that excessive stress is being stored. Through the massaging of these points stress can be relieved which in turn reduces the chances of the person failing ill due to stress related illnesses such as hypertension, anxiety or cardiac diseases.
The main benefit of reflexology is its ability to reduce stress throughout the entire body. Other benefits of the treatment may include:
Before a reflexology is started it is important to: