Gentle
Touch Reflexology™ is a gentle, subtle and refined adaptation of an age
old practice of foot reflexology. The whole approach of this technique is designed
to enhance the patient's own healing ability by using a very soothing massage.
The Gentle Touch Reflexology™ Technique is a little different to standard
foot Reflexology, as it uses a unique and specifically applied lightness of touch.
Reflexology,
in its traditional form, dates back to the times of all the ancient cultures,
including the ancient Egyptians, North American Indians and Chinese. It came back
into use in the 1900's when Dr William Fitzgerald, (an American ear, nose and
throat surgeon) discovered that pressure applied to one part of the body
could affect another area and produce a significant reduction in pain.
This
discovery was futher developed with the use of extremely hard pressure applied
to the hands or feet in order to obtain pain relief. The method was expanded a
few years later by Eunice Ingham, who devised the basic map of the body for Reflexology,
which is still the basis for techniques in use today.
The
Gentle Touch Refloxology™ Technique is based on the subtle application
of pressure to the feet. The more gentle the application of this technique, the
more powerful it becomes.
What is it good for, what are the benefits?
There
are potentially no limits to the effectiveness of treatments but we stress that
no promises are made to "cure" a condition. Experience has shown that
startling results can be achieved and people have found benefit from a multitude
of conditions including:
Aches and pains
Anxiety
Arthritis
Asthma
Bowel
conditions
Chest complaints
Fatigue
Grief and depression
Headaches
Hormonal
disturbances
Hyperactivity
Joint pain
Lack of energy
M.E.
Migraine
Multiple Sclerosis
Neck
and back injuries
Non-specific ailments
Pregnancy problems
Sinus
conditions
Skin conditions
Sporting injuries
Stress
Trauma
The list is practically endless. In addition, many find that this technique
can help them change how they feel about themselves and their lives. They report
feeling greater self-confidence and inner peace.
"I found the treatment extremely restful and the touch is so
gentle - it's almost as if Sue is 'playing with my aura' - so subtle
and yet the effects and results are so profound. As a professional yoga
teacher I can perhaps best describe it as raising the level of consciousness.
It has helped me on all levels, and true healing has taken place."
