Feeling tense or overwhelmed with stress? Did you know the answer to your problems could be in your feet? What many people don’t realize is that your feet are like a roadmap to the rest of your body. The science of reflexology dates back thousands of years-some speculate that it began in Ancient Egypt while other believe the origins lie in the east, traced from India, China, and then to Japan. But the questions remains, what is reflexology?

There are many misconceptions about what reflexology actually is. When some people think of reflexology, they think glorified foot rub. Although I’m never one to knock a foot rub, reflexology is a bit more complex. Both foot massage and reflexology tremendously benefit the local anatomical systems, however reflexology also deals with pressure points on the feet that correlate to various specific parts of the body. The reflex areas are connected to all parts of the body via energy pathways, or channels. By stimulating these reflex areas through a type of compression massage, the therapist is able to clear the energy channels and allow the body’s own healing energy to flow uninterrupted.

So why is reflexology necessary? We have approximately 7,200 nerve endings in our feet alone. The ultimate goal of a reflexology session is to help the body return to its natural balance. Reflexology also assists the body with detoxification, improved circulation, as well as stress reduction and tension relief. Some common types of ailments that have been known to benefit from reflexology are: back pain, thyroid dysfunction, chronic headache/migraine, digestive problems (i.e. constipation, irregularity and chronic indigestion), and it also aids in the stimulation of the Central Nervous System and overall health of the body.

Experience reflexology today!  During the month of October, I am offering reflexology for $40 for your first 45-minute session scheduled with me. (That’s $10 off the regular price of $50) Call today to schedule an appointment. I look forward to seeing you soon!

Mallory Merkle
LMT, LMNT, NCTMB

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