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Reflexology Expectations

Bring your body to a state of well-being!

Although reflexology is proven to be beneficial for a multitude of problems, your reflexologist cannot diagnose or claim to cure any diseases.  They are not medically trained to do so.  The practice of reflexology is meant to bring your body to a state of well-being.  Only in this state is your body able to heal itself and perform at an optimal level.  If your body is full of toxins, your immune system is severely compromised, making you much more likely to succumb to sickness and disease. 

Once you have made the decision to visit a trained reflexologist, you may be wondering what you can expect from him or her.  You may also be asking yourself, what if I am embarrassed about my feet, or my feet are ticklish, how will I be able to handle the therapy?  All of these are viable questions. 

As far as the appearance of your feet, don't worry about them.  All feet are different and there is nothing to be ashamed about.  The only possible thing that might come up in direct relation to the appearance of your feet may be if you have a severe problem with corns or the like.  In this case, your reflexologist may recommend treatment options. 

Ticklish feet are not usually a problem for a reflexologist.  Once pressure is applied, the sensation will quickly turn from a tickle to massage and you should be ok.  Very, and I mean very few people that claim to have ticklish feet are unable to go through with the therapy.

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Your therapy session will begin with a questionnaire or one on one question and answer session.  This is, of course to get your personal history and determine where your therapy should be most concentrated.  For example, if you are going in suffering from frequent migraines and neck pain, your reflexologist will concentrate on the areas of the feet and sometimes the hands, in areas that deal with the head and neck.  Of course, you will be treated in all areas of the feet.  In order to bring your body to a state of well-being, you must detoxify your organs and this is exactly what happens during reflexology therapy. 

After the initial interview, your ears, feet and hands will probably be thoroughly looked over for discolorations and tender spots.  According to the theories reflexology stems from, these things can be warning signs that correlating body parts are not functioning, as they should. 

At this point the therapy will begin.  It will usually start with rubbing of the ears, hands or feet and then will turn into pressing.  It closely mimics acupuncture, but without needles.  By pressing in certain areas of the feet, hands and even the ears, the brain will send signals and release neurochemicals to stop pain and relieve tension. 

Probably one of the biggest expectations is the relaxation factor.  It is true; you will become very relaxed during the therapy.  Believe it or not, some people even fall asleep.  It is one of the single most powerful ways to relax and eliminate stress in your body.  Once you try it you will be a believer, furthermore you will be hooked. 

Reflexology Facts Today

08/25/2008
Bring out the new 'you' with packages that pamper (The New Straits Times)
FEELING stressed? From manicure to pedicure, massage or facials, the Zara Spa can handle all of your spa needs. Located at Jalan Kolam Air in Johor Baru, the spa is now collaborating with Dynasty Corporation Sdn Bhd to offer clients the Emperor range of tropical and natural spa products.

Bring out the new 'you' with packages that pamper (The New Straits Times)

08/28/2008
Florida: Spa getaways close to home (Miami Herald)
Looking for the ideal Florida spa getaway? Here are a few ideas to get your search started. Note that many Miami-Dade spas are offering $99 treatments this month as part of Miami Spa Month, www.miamispamonth.com. A similar program in Broward County, Lauderdale Spa Chic, is offered in September, www.sunny.org/spachic.

Florida: Spa getaways close to home (Miami Herald)

08/27/2008
Wednesday August 27, 2008 - 17:15 EST (Rolling Good Times)
When I first arrived in Barcelona 5 years ago I was mesmerized. I made the decision to go based on a flip of a Japanese coin and I feel like I hit the jackpot. It isn't hard to see why people talk highly of Barcelona from it's architecture, art, cuisine, beaches and it's lifestyle.

Wednesday August 27, 2008 - 17:15 EST (Rolling Good Times)

08/26/2008
Bleau Garden applies holistic approach to heal the blues (The Flint Journal)
FLUSHING, Michigan -- Bleau Garden has a variety of alternative therapies on hand to remedy the blues.

Bleau Garden applies holistic approach to heal the blues (The Flint Journal)

08/27/2008
Wednesday August 27, 2008 - 17:15 EST (Rolling Good Times)
When I first arrived in Barcelona 5 years ago I was mesmerized. I made the decision to go based on a flip of a Japanese coin and I feel like I hit the jackpot. It isn't hard to see why people talk highly of Barcelona from it's architecture, art, cuisine, beaches and it's lifestyle.

Wednesday August 27, 2008 - 17:15 EST (Rolling Good Times)

08/27/2008
The first steps toward body detoxification (Albert Lea Tribune)
Autoimmune diseases, cancer, allergies and numerous other modern ailments can be traced back to the toxic effects of the pollution we have either ingested, inhaled, or consumed, passively or deliberately.

The first steps toward body detoxification (Albert Lea Tribune)