Over the years I have struggled with figuring out what my life purpose was and "what I wanted to be when I grew up". I was getting frustrated as I was in my 30's and still had no idea. It wasn't until my journey led me to volunteering in a Hospice that I began to find myself and realize my dreams. Over the years through volunteering and being with family members who were sick or passing, I began to see how touch can be therapeutic. I decided to take a Reiki and Therapeutic Touch course which helped me in many ways, but I knew there was something more I wanted to do. I have always been fascinated with feet and loved receiving foot massages myself. It's amazing how something as simple as touch can be so soothing for the Soul.
When my Uncle became very ill, he always asked me for foot massages as he was in such pain being stuck in a hospital bed. While it didn't take the pain away forever, it did bring him comfort for a while. I remember the day he looked deep into my eyes and spoke to my Soul. He told me I had a gift, and it's time I start using it. It wasn't until I took a HUGE leap out of my "comfort zone" and signed up for a Reflexology class, that I began to see what my "life purpose" was. I love helping others, I enjoy making others feel good and I always knew what the power of human touch can do. After taking this course I realized just how important our feet are and how too often we take them for granted. Not only are they our means of transportation, but they are a map of our body and have the power to aid in bringing our body into our natural rest and relaxation state, which helps lower stress and aids our bodies own natural healing response. People always question me on how I can work with peoples feet, and my response is that we all have "gifts" buried deep within us that we can share with others, we just need to do some "soul searching" to remember them, and mine just happens to be making peoples feet happy - which in turn helps our Soul to be happy! A wise Soul once reminded me that when we fill our own "baskets", we are able to help others more easily and effectively. This is so true. So often we are running on empty and our relationships are the first to suffer from it. Self-care is NOT selfish, it is the most rewarding thing we can give ourselves and our loved ones. One of the number one worries people have when coming to an apt is that their feet are not in perfect shape. I always ease their mind and tell them that I am not worried what your feet look like, I am focused on bringing relaxation to you so you can walk away feeling more relaxed than when you arrived. I look forward to meeting you in person, so you too can experience the power of Reflexology when we connect "Soul to Sole". Christina |
What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is a natural healing art; a hands-on technique for activating the healing responses of the body. Every part of the body has a reflex area on the feet. When the reflexes are stimulated, messages are carried along the neural pathways to the corresponding body part and this triggers the body to go to a state of balance or normal functioning.
History Long ago when we walked barefoot on sand, rocks or uneven ground, we were naturally receiving partial Reflexology treatments, until shoes were invented and we lost direct contact with the earth which prevented us from enjoying the benefits of going barefoot. India, China and Egypt have been practicing foot work for thousands of years. In 1913 it was brought to the Western world by Dr. William H. Fitzgerald, M.D., a nose, ear and throat specialist who discovered that applying pressure on the body had an anesthetic effect on other areas of the body, which he named “Zone Therapy”. “Zone Therapy” was modified in the 1930’s by Eunice D. Ingham, who claimed that the feet and hands were especially sensitive, and mapped the entire body into "reflexes" on the feet renaming "Zone Therapy" to Reflexology. |
Benefits Of Reflexology
Reflexology CAN:
Aid in pain reduction Reflexology is effective for pain management. When reflexology is applied to the feet, endorphins (the body’s natural pain killer) are released to help block pain signals from getting to the brain. We live in such a busy, crowded world, yet so many of us go days or months without touching or being touched by others. Human touch can have many benefits on our body like feeling grounded, lowering blood pressure, feeling loved, safe and not alone. Think back to a time you've gone without human touch and how your pains seemed a lot stronger, but the moment someone came and gave you a hug, foot massage or rubbed your back and suddenly that 10 pain scale slide down to a 5. Encourage homeostasis Our lives tend to be busy and always on the go, which in turn creates lots of stress and pressure in our body. Reflexology encourages the mind and body to enter a place of deep relaxation to normalize, balance and encourage homeostasis (the body's natural healthy state of balance) within the body, which in turn helps to release stress and aids the body's own natural healing abilities. Improve Circulation Reflexology helps break down deposits in the blood stream which can affect the circulation of blood flow. Blood carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells and removes waste products and toxins. A healthy body needs good blood circulation to function well. Stress among other factors can cause restrictions in blood flow which deprives oxygen and nutrients from getting to every cell in our body. Reflexology helps bring the body into relaxation which helps bring oxygen to these cells and helps eliminate toxins and waste. Improve energy flow Reflexology helps to remove blockages in our energy pathways that are located throughout our body. When energy is blocked and unable to flow properly it causes our body to become unbalanced, which in turn can cause illness. Reflexology is safe, simple and effective Reflexology is a non-invasive complementary therapy, which is suitable for anyone, of any age. It is however recommended that women avoid the treatment within the first three months of pregnancy. You are not required to remove anything other than your shoes and socks. Nothing is required of you other than to show up and spend 60 minutes in "YOU TIME" relaxing and de-stressing. |
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