Lets talk FEET. Foot Reflexology. This is a natural and drugless way of healing the body by using its own natural healing resources. Since the time of Hippocrates, health has been defined as a balanced state, and disease an imbalanced state.

Despite its effectiveness at treating a vast range of illnesses and injuries, Reflexology does not set out to heal specific ailments. Rather, Its aim is to produce in the body a state of relaxation and balance.

Reflexology is a non-invasive treatment, as you do not need to remove your clothes, only your shoes. There are over seven thousand nerve endings in each foot, but contrary to some people's fears Reflexology is not ticklish.

History of Reflexology

The fact that this amazing Holistic Therapy dates back, literally thousands of years, speaks volumes.

The oldest documentation of Reflexology was discovered in Egypt dated 2330 BC. It was found at Saqqara, in the tomb of an Egyptian Royal physician-Ankmahor. Apparently the Hieroglyphic above the scene reads: Patient -"Do not hurt me". Practitioner - "I shall act so you praise me”.

The profession now recognised as Reflexology was given foundation by Dr. William Fitzgerald, the founder of Zone Therapy. Born in the USA in 1872, he graduated in medicine and was head Physician of an Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital. He went on to discover the Chinese method of Zone Therapy, and systematized the body into ten equal longitudinal zones. Each zone ran the length of the body, from the top of the head to the tips of each toe. The number ten corresponds, of course, to the ten fingers and toes.

Eunice Ingham (1879-1974), a nurse and physiotherapist should probably be recognised as the Mother of Reflexology. Eunice was the first to chart a map of the body, and she published two books on the subject:

“Stories the feet can tell" (1938) and "Stories the feet have told" (1951).

We have Doreen Badly to thank (a student of Eunice Ingham) for introducing Reflexology into the UK, in the 1960's, where it is now widely recognised, throughout Britain, and the rest of the world, as a Holistic Therapy.

What's involved?

Your first appointment will involve a consultation of your medical history. You will then be asked to relax on a couch. The therapist will then examine and prepare the feet for the treatment. For best results a course of 4-6 weekly treatments is recommended. Reflexology leaves you totally relaxed and with a feeling of well-being.

Benefits of Reflexology

• Reflexology can help many medical conditions and stress related illnesses.
• Boost the immune system.
• Increase blood circulation.
• Eliminates your body toxins and stimulates the lymphatic system.
• Improvement of your nerve function.
• Improvement to digestive system.
• Can boost energy levels and alleviate anxiety and stress.

So if you are in pain, suffer anxiety, stress, tension, want to boost your energy, or soothe the nervous system, then take the weight off your feet while being healed. Pop in to, or call, VaVa Yoga, Health & Well being, and let us take care of you.

Namaste,  Ashlí

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