Reflexology.

I am a Qualified Reflexologist and Colour Reflexologist based in Bourne, Lincolnshire.

Reflexology has been around since the Early Egyptians, as seen in the art work in the tombs, dating back to around 2000BC. In the early 19th. Century the discovery was made that applying even precise pressure along the 10 vertical zones on the feet that correspond to the 10 vertical zones on the body, that it could ease underlying problems. It is a simple non-invasive way to natural health.

Reflexology is a form of 'Holistic Therapy' which is working on the whole person, the mind, body and spirit, to help the body start its own healing process. It works on the principle that reflex points in the feet and hands correspond to each organ, gland and structure in the body.

Reflexology is a benefit to all ages; it is good for specific problems and also a form of preventative care. It is also beneficial for people with busy, stressful lifestyles, to help them relax.

What can reflexology do for me?

" It can help with improving our circulation.
" It can help to detoxify the body.
" It can revitalise the body giving us more energy.
" It can improve mental function.
" It can stimulate emotional release.
" It can be a form of preventative healthcare.
" It can induce relaxation.
" It can help with sleep disorders.
" It can help reduce anxiety and stress.
" It helps to release endorphins; the bodies feel good hormones (which can also provide pain relief).
" It can help give us a stronger immune system.
" It can give us a sense that the body is more balanced and in harmony.
" It can stimulate creativity and productivity.
" It can help with various conditions like, asthma, backache, constipation, blood pressure, IBS, PMT, sciatica etc.

What does a Reflexology Session involve?

" Please do not eat at least an hour before session.
" We will first fill in the client questionnaire form and have a brief chat.
" I will ask you to sit on the therapy couch, remaining fully clothed, except for shoes and sock taken off, trousers may need rolling up.
" Your feet will be cleansed and you will then be asked to relax.
" I will first give your feet some relaxation techniques, on one foot at a time, the other remaining covered.
" I will then give you the reflexology treatment, applying, firm, precise, pressure, to the feet, ankles and lower leg.
" I will then finish the session with more relaxation techniques.
" We will then have a short feedback session.

What you may feel during the session?

" You may feel a state of deep relaxation and feel like sleeping.
" You may feel tingles on areas where energy is released.
" You may feel warmth on areas being worked on.
" You may have a release of emotions.

After the Reflexology Session.

" You may feel completely relaxed.
" It may alter your sleep, allowing a deeper relaxed sleep.
" You may release toxins and need to go to the toilet more frequent, so drink lots of water to help flush out toxins.
" You may develop a mild cold.
" You may experience an emotional release.
" You may develop the odd spot, as again the skin rids the body of toxins.
" You may develop a headache.
" You may feel completely energised.
" You may feel nothing at all and have no side effects.

These are all part of the natural healing process, if you have any concerns please contact us. You are best to rest and relax after the session. Drink lots of water, cut back on tea, coffee and alcohol, also the amount you smoke.

Contra-Indications.

" Varicous Veins.
" Phlebitis / Thrombosis.
" Diabetes.
" Lymphatic Cancer.
" Shingles.
" During Menstrual Cycle and Heavy Periods.
" Early Pregnancy, High Risk Pregnancies and First Time Pregnancy.
" Severe Depression.
" Infectious Diseases on or around the foot area.
" Severe Arthritis in the foot area.
" Immediately after surgery.
" If the body is suffering a fever.
" If the skin is broken / wounds.
" Illness that requires surgery e.g. appendicitis.
" Colic like ailments.
" Tumours on foot or leg.

If you have heart conditions, corns, calluses or scars the reflex may be painful to touch.

Colour Reflexology.

This is using a colour therapy torch alongside reflexology and how they can be combined to enhance the over all treatment and help ease the conditions present. Colour Therapy is the use of vibrational frequency of the colours of the spectrum to correct the imbalance or disharmony in the human body. Using colour works on the physical, emotional and mental aspects of the person. The right main colours used will be red, orange, yellow, green, turquoise, blue, violet and magenta via the colour therapy torch. These colours correspond to the colours of the chakras, the energy centres, which relate to the endocrine system and the corresponding organs in the physical body.

The Transverse Zones in the body and feet relate to areas of the body and the rest relate to specific colours. The crystal torch shines light through the coloured discs onto the crystals rounded end.

I will carry out a full reflexology treatment, we will look for any areas with crystallized deposits indicating a blockage in the energy centres, a manifested disease or areas in the body that are working over time in the body. The reflex points indicated the area of the body where there is a problem. This area may feel tender or painful on the foot, depending on how long the energy has been blocked. Using the colour torch is a painless method of breaking down the accumulated energy. Colour added to the treatment can bring about a feeling of total relaxation. I spend rough 1-2 minutes per area needing the colour, then another 30-60 seconds with its complementary colour.

Cost and Length of Treatment.

Reflexology £25.00 1 Hour.
Reflexology and Colour Treatment £40.00 1 ½ Hours.

Initial appointment extra £10.00 to allow Client Questionnaire to be filled in, this charge only applies once. It is only applied to first therapy session at Angelic Holistic Practice, and then you can enjoy a range of treatments.

DISCLAIMER:
THE THERAPIES I OFFER ARE COMPLEMENTARY IN THAT THEY WORK ALONGSIDE MEDICAL TREATMENT; THEY ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE TO ANY MEDICAL TREATMENT ALREADY BEING RECEIVED. THE THERAPIES ON OFFER STUIMULATE YOUR OWN NATURAL HEALING ABILITY, WHICH WE ARE ALL BORN WITH.

I AM NOT A DOCTOR AND CAN NOT PRESCRIBE, TREAT OR DIAGNOSE FOR SPECIFIC CONDITIONS, SO PLEASE DO NOT EXPECT ME TO DO SO! YOU HAVE GIVEN ME PERMISSION BY SIGNING THE CLIENT QUESTIONER FORM, TO WORK WITH YOU AS A THERAPIST AND YOU HAVE EXERCISED YOUR FREEDOM OF CHOICE IN DOING SO. I ADVICE YOU TO LISTEN TO YOUR DOCTORS ADVICE AND CARRY ON TAKING MEDICATION PROVIDED BY THEM, IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH YOU MUST CONSULT A QUALIFIED DOCTOR OR A NATUROPATH, CHIROPRACTOR OR OSTEOPATH.

I AM A HOLISTIC AND COMPLEMENTARY PRACTITIONER. HOLISTIC WORKS WITH THE WHOLE PERSON THE MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT, COMPLEMENTARY WORKS ALONGSIDE YOUR DOCTOR AND A PRACTITONER HELPS START THE PERSON'S OWN NATURAL HEALING PROCESS.