The ‘Feel Better Reflexology Center’ in Philadelphia!

Reflexology Center in Philadelphia  The Feel Better Reflexology Center is located in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia and the Feel Better Reflexology Center is city licensed. This center provides outstanding reflexology services! At the center offers you can find an excellent escape from the stresses of the world as you are provided (with reflexology, massage,) with relaxation & tension relief! The feel good center says about their services: “Foot reflexology: Every day gaining more popularity here in Philly! Works wonders! Helps every situation! Improves circulation to all systems. Thus, after a session, you will feel better.” MORE REFLEXOLOGY RESOURCES: Reflexology in the US Reflexology in Singapore Reflexology in South-Africa Hand reflexology: the calming touch!

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Reflexology Practice: In a quiet office on North York Street, Ken Aldridge practices reflexology. The word may not be familiar to some, but practitioners say reflexology has been around for thousands of years. SOURCE: Some swear by reflexology

Mary Cagle, 63, a retired secretary, said she found Aldridge in the phone book only because she was looking for massage. “The circulation is not good in my legs,” she said. “Since I started coming to him two months ago, I stopped taking my pain pills. Yesterday, I got on the treadmill and walked two miles.” Cagle says that even daily aches and pains have responded to reflexology. “This morning I had a spot on the ball of my feet but now he’s mashed on it, and it doesn’t hurt anymore,” she said. Cagle said her family has noticed an overall difference in her energy. “I used to not keep up with my husband, but now he can’t keep up with me,” she said. Once a week is all she needs, Cagle said. “I look forward to the sessions with him because I leave here relaxed and with no pain.” Aldridge, 72, provided the textbook definition of what he does. “Reflexology is a science that deals with the principle areas of the feet and hands that correspond to parts of the body,” he said. “It stimulates the blood flow, improves nerve function, and is very relaxing.” The appropriate areas of the feet or hands are manually massaged to achieve the desired result. Years of doing this kind of work show in Aldridge’s strong handshake. The business is called “His Touch Massage Therapy.” Aldridge does the reflexology and his wife, Beth, does massage. A spiritual man, Aldridge said there’s a reason his business card features a drawing of praying hands. “It is religious symbolism that represents His touch through us,” he said. “My wife, Beth, came up with that name. It was a way to kind of put us in the background.” MORE ABOUT THE PRACTICE OF REFLEXOLOGY: FOOT REFLEXOLOGY CHARTS | HAND REFLEXOLOGY EAR REFLEXOLOGY | REFLEXOLOGY COURSES

Reflexology: the major benefits! (1)

The major benefits of reflexology

What are the major benefits of reflexology?: In general: the major benefits of reflexology have to do with the reduction of stress. The feet and hands help set the tension level for the rest of the body, and therefore they are an easy way to interrupt the stress signal and reset homeostasis, the body’s equilibrium. SOURCE: The benefits of reflexology: a review

About the specific major benefits of Reflexology: Stress Reduction When we are stressed our body’s defences break down and we become more susceptible to illness and disease. Reflexology reduces stress by generating deep tranquil relaxation, helping the body balance itself and allowing healing energy to flow. Improved Circulation Blood needs to flow freely throughout the body carrying oxygen and nutrients to all the cells and removing the waste products of metabolism and other toxins. By reducing stress and tension, reflexology allows the cardiovascular vessels to conduct the flow of blood naturally and easily. Stimulated Nerve Function By stimulating more than 7,000 nerves in the feet, reflexology encourages the opening and clearing of neural pathways. It interrupts pain pathways, reducing pain. Improved Immune System Reflexology stimulates the lymphatic system thus reducing risk of infection. It cleanses the body of toxins and impurities and also stimulates the production of endorphins, leading to an improved immune system and sense of well-being. Increased Energy Reflexology revitalises energy throughout the body by relaxing and opening up energy pathways. MORE REFLEXOLOGY TOOLS: REFLEXOLOGY CHARTS | FOOT REFLEXOLOGY HAND REFLEXOLOGY | EAR REFLEXOLOGY

Reflexology offers mental and physical health

Interview: Kim Smith, a Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist   SOURCE: Reflexology offers mental and physical health benefits for all ages

Always looking to try something new, I decided to visit the new reflexologist in Lindsay. Kim Smith, a Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist and owner of Solely R and R, just so happens to be a foot reflexologist. Not being much of a foot person myself, I have mixed feelings about this new endeavor. For me, feet are ugly, smelly and while I respect their purpose and function, I’d rather not think about mine – or have them touched. So for this occasion, I had polished and primped my feet as much as possible to pretty them up, prepping them for the treatment ahead. Soft-spoken and welcoming, Ms Smith had me lie back in her surprisingly comfortable chair with my feet up, putting relaxing music on the CD player to enhance the mood. Ms Smith explained that the treatment can be very personalized according to the client’s comfort level and she tries to make each experience suit the client. She began with one foot, and because the treatment tends to make people cold, she gave me a soft blanket for my body and wrapped the other foot in a towel. After a brief warm-up to get the circulation going, the actual reflexology treatment began. The textbook definition for reflexology is ‘a natural healing art based on the principle that there are reflexes in the hands, feet and ears which correspond to every part, gland and organ of the body. Through application of pressure on reflexes, reflexology relieves tension, improves circulation and helps promote the natural function of the related areas of the body.’ As Ms Smith described it, each part of the foot corresponds to a part of the body. She began at the top of the big toe of my right foot reflexology, explaining that it represents my head. Using a series of techniques with her fingers including hooking, walking and compression, she worked her way down my foot. It did not take long for me to relax and enjoy the treatment, completely forgetting that the thought of a stranger touching my feet had freaked me out just a short time before. As she worked the inner length of my foot (which represents my spine), I could distinctly feel a pleasant tingling run up and down my back. We chatted about Ms Smith’s new business and she explained why she felt reflexology and other natural treatments are the perfect answer to today’s fast-paced world and all its stresses. “Everyone is in such a hurry these days. Everything is so fast-paced on a daily basis. I think it’s important for everyone to just take some time out for ourselves – whether it be reflexology or yoga or whatever.” There are also more practical benefits then relaxation, she said, “It helps to cleanse your body and it will help your organs function better. It is extremely relaxing.” By the time she moved on to my left foot reflexology, I had nearly stopped talking and was lying back and enjoying what feels like a foot massage. Ailments can also be detected through reflexology Ms Smith said, like a disturbance she discovered on the ball of my foot directly below my pinky toe, representing my shoulder. There is a distinct grinding sound as she works the area, and she spends more time on it then the rest of the foot. By the time I got up from the chair I couldn’t believe how relaxed I felt – almost too relaxed; considering that I had to go back to work for the rest of the day. All I wanted to do was slip under some covers and have a nap. The experience was everything that was promised: relaxing, soothing and ultimately very interesting. I was intrigued to learn that our feet, probably the most underestimated part of the body, can be the gateway to total body health. Specific ailments that reflexology is meant to help include: migraine headaches, constipation, arthritis, back pain, allergies, diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure and many others, but Ms Smith is quick to say that everyone can get some measure of benefit from reflexology. “In the long-run, basically everyone benefits from it. Let’s face it; no one is in perfect health.” Having just opened, Ms Smith is looking for new clients, and can also make house calls for those who are most comfortable in their own environment. To contact Kim Smith at Solely R and R, call: 705-324-1327

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Reflexology workshop

Reflexology is beneficial for cancer patients: Reflexology says that the hands and feet contain a map of all the parts of the body. The stimulation of reflex points decreases stress, improves circulation and reduces pain. Various studies have found that reflexology is beneficial for: breast and lung cancer patients, in terms of providing relief from pain, nausesa and anxiety. SOURCE: http://www.reflexology-news.com/reflexology/reflexology-news.htm

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Several small studies have found that reflexology is beneficial for cancer patients. A Michigan University study found that breast cancer patients experienced a decrease in depression and anxiety, and an increase in quality of life. Researchers at the School of Nursing, East Carolina University, found that foot reflexology alleviated anxiety and pain for patients with breast and lung cancer. Ten minutes reflexology treatments can provide relief from pain, nausesa and anxiety according to a report from the School of Nursing at the University of Canberra, Australia. The basis of reflexology is that the hands and feet contain a map of all the parts of the body and stimulating these reflex points decreases stress, improves circulation and reduces pain.

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Reflexology is a simple procedure and can be done at home on yourself or other family members. Join Becky Cobb for a hands-on workshop that will demonstrate how you can do reflexology for yourself or other family members. This workshop is for cancer survivors and their caregivers. Workshop will be held at the Cancer Center for Healthy Living located at 5215 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria.