True reflexology uses targeted stimulation of the corresponding reflexes to identify areas of tension and congestion which are typically reflected in the body. Manipulation of the reflexes stimulates the circulatory system and improves the vascular return, calms the central nervous system and encourages the elimination of toxins creating conditions for optimal health and internal balance. Human touch is very compelling.
Some common conditions that respond well to reflexology include: Stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulty, high blood pressure, headaches and digestive conditions. Reflexology has proven to be extremely helpful to those battling cancer and the side effects of traditional treatments. But don't think you have to be ill to receive any benefit from reflexology, it's a great way to relax, feel balanced and unstressed. Receiving reflexology on a regular basis allows you to feel the benefits more fully and you'll find the sense of balance it brings reflected in your life.
At Urban Reflexology the focus is on the feet, both as a microcosm or mini-map of the body and as, well, just a foot.
It's important to recognize that foot
pain is one of the most common complaints in our fashion-conscious
society where we jam our feet into mass-produced shoes of various sizes
and shapes which don't necessarily mirror the size and shape of our
feet.
Consider the paradox of the chicken and the egg: Is the
tension in the body reflected in the foot or is the imbalance felt in
the foot found in the body?
Regardless of which comes first, I am
committed to working with you on the integrated relationship of your
feet to your whole body.