Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reflexology?
According to the American Reflexology Certification Board "Reflexology is an art of stress reduction based on the work of two American physicians, Dr. William Fitzgerald and Dr. Joe Shelby Riley in the 1920's. Foot and Hand Reflexology is a scientific art based on the premise that there are zones and reflex areas in the feet and hands which correspond to all body parts. The physical act of applying specific pressures using thumb, finger and hand techniques result in stress reduction which causes a physiological change in the body."
Do I have to be sick?
No, you don't have to be unwell to enjoy a Reflexology session. Many clients incorporate this therapy into their wellness plan - coming in for a Reflexology session monthly or seasonally for a "tune up."
How often should I come?
Everyone is different but here's a general rule of thumb:
- Weekly for goal-oriented sessions.
- Monthly for general stress and strain on the body and mind.
Is this massage?
Nope. Reflexology is more akin to acupuncture than it is to massage. In a session we're working to bring balance to all of the organs, glands and parts - not to relax muscles like a massage. See Reflexology is Not a Foot Massage.
Can you diagnose my health problem?
Reflexologists don't diagnose medical
conditions. However, they have what is dubbed a "Reflexology diagnosis"
- like what the service technician has for a washing machine. Reflexes
that are imbalanced show up as tender to the touch, or have a different
texture in the connective tissue. It doesn't tell the practitioner what
is going on in that reflex or why - a "crunchy" liver reflex, for
example, could be caused by Fatty Liver Disease, or from eating cheese.
So no, we don't diagnose with Reflexology but look for stress cues and
imbalanced reflex areas.
Who should try it?
Folks of all ages enjoy Reflexology - from newborns to geriatrics and everyone between.
