Reflexology Bracknell
Reflexology in Bracknell
Reflexology is a safe and natural complementary therapy that treats the body, mind and spirit. It is a wonderfully relaxing and enjoyable therapy, which can be used alongside existing therapies and treatments and is suitable for everyone.
Your reflexology treatment will leave you feeling happier, healthier and better equipped to cope with day to day strains and stresses as well as assisting your night time sleeps. Our purpose built treatment rooms based in Wokingham offer a wonderfully relaxing and tranquil environment. Our highly experienced therapists have a wealth of knowledge and training and will work with your body to ensure you are relaxed, rebalanced and energised.
What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is a science based on the principle that every reflex in the foot connects to a part of the body. Stimulating these reflexes properly can help many health problems in a natural way.
Our highly trained Reflexologists use a technique of applying gentle pressure to reflex areas on the hands and feet to bring about a state of deep relaxation and to stimulate the body’s own healing processes. We treat every body system at every treatment.
There have been numerous research studies looking into reflexology and its effectiveness for treating a wide range of medical conditions. Generally speaking the results are very positive and show that reflexology can help on both the physical as well as the emotional level. Here are some of the benefits of reflexology:
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Relieves the effects of stress which can cause ill health.
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Improves and supports the immune system.
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Clears the body of toxins
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Relieves pain
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Improves Digestion
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Eliminates waste from the body
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Promotes relaxation
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Assists the body to heal any current disorders
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Boosts circulation
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What to expect during a treatment?
You will be treated by a therapist who is fully qualified by ITEC (globally recognised certification) in both reflexology and anatomy and physiology. At the start of the session a full consultation will be conducted in order for your therapist to build a picture of your current state of health and to devise a treatment plan tailored specifically to you. You will have the opportunity at any time during the treatment to ask questions. Our reflexologists due to our specialism have many hours of additional training every year.
The treatment will begin with some gentle relaxation techniques followed by applying pressure to each of the reflex points. Many of our patients fall asleep during the treatment.
The session continues using methods somewhat similar to acupressure, usually starting at the tips of the toes and down to the heels on top and bottom of the feet and to the knees. A person may feel minor sensations that usually indicate congestion or an imbalance in the corresponding organ the reflexologist will work on these areas to balance them. The session is very relaxing and soothing. In some cases Vertical Reflexology will be used during the treatment to both enhance the session and ensure reflexes are fully balanced.
A typical treatment will last 45-50 minutes and it is generally recommended that you have 4-6 weekly treatments initially, although reflexology is safe to have more frequently if required.
What is Vertical Reflexology?
Vertical Reflex Therapy (VRT) is also known as Vertical Reflexology. Unlike classical reflexology, VRT is briefly applied to the standing or weight-bearing upper part of the foot or hand reflexes at the beginning and end of a classical reflexology session for a maximum of 5 minutes. Vertical Reflexology can also be used as a stand-alone treatment lasting about 20 minutes.
VRT has been found to be particularly effective because the weight-bearing on the standing feet, or hands placed on a flat surface, appears to accelerate the energy to vulnerable parts of the body and enhances a classical reflexology session.