Reflexology
Safe with pregnancy
This is therapy whereby manual pressure is applied to the feet with the aim of improving the general wellbeing. There is a system of applying the pressure, and the practitioners believe that it produces a positive effect elsewhere in the body, either by stimulating energy or by removing blockages
Caution
Generally safe
Feet may be sore after a session
Check with your doctor before a reflexology session if you have any of these:
- Pacemaker
- Foot conditions
- Gout
- Ulcers
- Other wounds
- Suspected blood clots in the leg
- Swollen, painful legs
- Bleeding disorders that may cause bruising
Therapy for:
Stress management
Poor sleep pattern
Improved mood
General improvement of wellbeing
Cancer supportive care
Comments
It is an ancient Egyptian practice. William Fitzgerald and Eunice Ingham developed it into its current format
Reflexologists do not claim to cure, diagnose or prescribe
They aim to help the body to restore its balance naturally
Safe with diabetes
Safe with children
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