Question 1

What does ‘holistic’ mean?

Accepted Answer

Holistic comes from the Greek word ‘holos’ meaning ‘whole’, so this means we treat the whole person – physical, mental, emotional, spiritual . This approach sees that the person and their disease cannot be divided up into separately treatable parts but must be understood and treated as a whole

Question 2

What does ‘complementary’ mean?

Accepted Answer

Complementary therapies complement conventional medicine or treatment and are used alongside them. They complete the healthcare as they address the whole person and the optimum balance within the person.

Question 3

What does ‘Wellbeing/Wellness’ mean?

Accepted Answer

Wellbeing and Wellness are closely related; you can’t have one without the other. The WHO definition of wellness is “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”. If you search you will find many dimensions for both wellness & wellbeing.

Question 4

What is ‘homeostasis’?

Accepted Answer

Homeostasis is the body’s natural internal state of balance and harmony, which optimally enhances the life of its cells.

Question 5

What conditions can Reflexology help?

Accepted Answer

As professional reflexologists, we never diagnose or prescribe, however, we are consulted for various reasons including: muscular aches & pain; migraines & headaches; all things reproductive & hormonal (PMS, fertility, prenatal, menopause); digestive issues; depression/anxiety/stress; emotional issues; insomnia; and chronic conditions

Question 6

What’s the difference between foot massage and Reflexology?

Accepted Answer

Foot massage is a foot rub that helps you relax; while a reflexology session with a certified Reflexologist trained on foot anatomy and physiology will know how to apply pressure to vital reflex points on the feet, hands, and ears to encourage energy flow to promote healing.

Question 7

Zone Therapy

Accepted Answer

Modern reflexology was derived from Zone Therapy developed by Dr William Fitzgerald often referred to as the Father of Reflexology. It was then built on by Eunice Ingham, who developed pressure techniques and mapped out the reflexes on the feet
 
The theory of foot & hand reflexology is that there are 3 distinct horizontal zones defined by the bone structure of the foot/hand. There are also 10 vertical zones which define where the points & areas are located as well as that they are energetically connected via the nerves and circulation

Question 8

How many sessions of Reflexology should I have?

Accepted Answer

Ideally have more than 1 session as Reflexology has a cumulative effect. I would recommend at least 3 sessions to be able to see the benefit

Question 9

Is Reflexology safe to try?

Accepted Answer

Yes it’s non-invasive and comfortable to receive

Question 10

Are there any contraindications (reasons I should not have Reflexology)?

Accepted Answer

If you: are in your first trimester of Pregnancy; have an infectious disease; have a local break on your foot; are requiring surgery; have active DVT)

Question 11

What should I expect from a Reflexology session?

Accepted Answer

Before your first session, your Reflexologist will take your full medical history, in order to assess your overall health.
You’ll be asked to remove your shoes and socks and to sit or lie down for the treatment.
You will relax, while the Reflexologist works your feet using gentle, relaxing movements and some pressure points but overall the treatment should be relaxing
The treatment will last 60 minutes.

Question 12

What should I expect after the session?

Accepted Answer

You should drink a good amount of water to help flush the toxins from your body.
You may experience Headaches over the next 24 hours – that’s the body getting rid of toxins. Drinking more water, will help this.
You may experience the ‘healing crisis’ over the next 24-48 hours – this is when a body turns from disease to health and may result in symptoms being exacerbated as the body rids itself of the disease at a faster rate. Once relaxation and cleansing have occurred, the body can heal itself.
If you can relax and take it easy for some time after the treatment, then you will benefit from the relaxation and rebalance more.

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