Are you seeking a non-invasive, gentle treatment to help ease pain, anxiety, or insomnia? Reflexology may be the treatment for you. Here at Brazilian Silhouette, our expert Reflexologists would be happy to meet with you in the soothing environment of our spa. 

Keep reading to learn more about this popular treatment, and click here to book an appointment. We hope to see you soon!

What is Reflexology?

To practice reflexology, a practitioner applies light pressure to specified zones and points on the feet and hands of the client. Reflexologists believe that these regions and reflex points correlate to various organs and systems in the body, and that by applying pressure to them, a positive impact is created on the organs and a person’s overall health, reducing stress and enhancing the body’s function. Reflexology is also known as zone treatment. .

Foot reflexology is the most common type of reflexology. Stimulating reflex zones in the foot cause a reaction in the associated organs, which promotes healing in that part of the body.

Individuals’ foot reflex zones reflect their total level of tension as a result of a lifetime of stress adaptation. The reflexologist uses stress signals in the foot as a pathway to base their treatment plan. Everywhere pressure appears on a client’s foot, stress and its results have begun to collect in the corresponding body sections.

How Does Reflexology Work?

Reflexology, like acupuncture and acupressure, connects points on the exterior of your body to the inside. However, such therapies use locations on your entire body, not just your feet, hands, and ears.

While reflexologists use their hands, it is not massage. Instead, reflexologists use charts to guide them when applying pressure to specific regions. Massage therapists and physical therapists, among others, may give reflexology in conjunction with other hands-on therapies.

Reflexology, like other therapies, is a complement to medical treatment. It can be used in addition to regular treatment, but it is not a replacement for it, and reflexologists do not diagnose or treat illnesses.

What Can be Treated With Reflexology?

Several studies have found that reflexology can ease pain and psychological symptoms, including anxiety and stress, while promoting relaxation and sleep. Given its low risk, reflexology may be a suitable option if you’re looking for a non-invasive aid for relaxation and stress management.

More research is necessary to see whether reflexology has a direct effect on certain conditions; however, based on what we’ve learned so far, it may help to alleviate the following:

• Anxiety in persons who have experienced heart surgery
• Labor pain
• Arthritis discomfort
• Multiple sclerosis symptoms include weariness and irritating skin sensations.
• emotional and physical pain caused by cancer

It May Also be Beneficial For:

• Sinus problems
• Back pain
• Constipation
• Insomnia

What Does Reflexology Feel Like?

Each person’s experience with reflexology is unique. During treatment, clients typically feel pretty calm and may even fall asleep. Increased sweating in the hands or feet, elevated emotions, light-headedness, thirst, coughing, and fatigue are all common reactions to reflexology.

When muscle regions that are being stimulated contract, clients may experience some pain. When sensitive reflex points are engaged, it may feel like a bruise, with gentle pressure and warmth in the affected area.

How Do I Prepare for a Reflexology Treatment?

The specialist will ask questions about your health, eating patterns, lifestyle, and medical concerns to ensure reflexology is suitable for you. Your responses will help them in deciding whether they should work on your hands, feet, ears, or a mix of the three. This is also an excellent chance to ask any questions you may have.

Afterward, you will sit in a comfortable chair or recline on a massage table. Clients remain entirely clothed throughout reflexology sessions except for the foot and lower leg.

The reflexologist will first sanitize the feet before activating the reflex points on the hands, feet, and ears that correlate to one side of the body, then go on to the other until the entire body has been treated.

If the specialist detects discomfort, tension, or energetic blockage in any reflex spots, they apply pressure to that location to aid the body’s recovery.

The reflexologist will usually end the session by soothing and grounding the client. Don’t rush back to the present moment; instead, savor your relaxed mood. Following a treatment, it is best to drink some water and relax.

Reflexology may be the treatment for you! Here at Brazilian Silhouette, our expert Reflexologists would be happy to meet with you in the soothing environment of our spa. Click here to book an appointment. We hope to see you soon!