Reflexology Reflexology consists of using thumb and finger compressions along all aspects of the foot. While many reflexologists believe there are points on the feet that correspond with various organs and systems of the body there isn't any scientific research to back up any of those claims. When in concern for any health issues, it's more appropriate to visit your physician for a check up.
Although the idea of reflex points connecting to various parts of the body are questionable, there is no doubt that there is a lot of connective tissue that encompass the body and attach to the feet. My reflexology training encouraged the idea that reflexology does affect the organs of the body but I prefer to believe that reflexology is most helpful because it works all the muscles of the foot; relieving the achy tiredness we get from using our feet all day.
The human foot combines mechanical complexity and structural strength. The ankle serves as foundation, shock absorber, and propulsion engine. The foot can sustain enormous pressure and provides flexibility and resiliency.
The foot and ankle contain:
- 26 bones (One-quarter of the bones in the human body are in the feet.)
- 33 joints
- more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments (Tendons are fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bones and ligaments are fibrous tissues that connect bones to other bones.)
- a network of blood vessels, nerves, skin, and soft tissue.
These components work together to provide the body with support, balance, and mobility. This is why a reflexology session can be extremely relaxing and give the overall feeling of health and well-being.
At my office, your reflexology session takes place in a zero gravity chair. You remain fully clothed and I will provide heat packs for the neck, low back, abdomen and feet (if desired). The session can be anywhere from 30 minutes to one hour, depending on which one you schedule. After using reflexology on each foot, I use a few minutes of general massage to the feet followed by application of hot towels. The sessions are extremely relaxing and therein lies the therapeutic benefit of a reflexology session.
Reflexology is a great bodywork choice for those clients who either don't enjoy massage (but desire the stress relieving benefits of bodywork) or would prefer to remain fully clothed. Reflexology is also a great choice for those clients who are uncomfortable laying on a massage table for any length of time. You may also choose to add reflexology to your massage or other spa session.
LaStone
Therapy
This form of bodywork involves the use of
heated basalt and cool marble stones. This is not just a massage using stones,
but instead a form of geo-therapy applied to the body in various ways to bring
about relief to aching and stiff muscles while promoting a deep sense of relaxation. The stones are the medium for this vascular gymnastics of the circulatory
system that greatly assists the body in self healing. An authentic LaStone treatment
gives you the experience of complete renewal and energy. | 
