The benefits of stimulating the feet for healing purposes were known to our ancestors all over the world. Pressure point massage—is related to the ancient practice of acupressure: written information on the acupressure massage system dates as far back as 5000 B.C. in Asia. The relationships between various points of the feet and internal organs were also known to ancient Native Americans, whose recorded culture dates back to 1000 B.C., and this knowledge was utilized in the treatment of “dis-ease”, illness, and pain.

 Reflexology teaches that a vital energy, or life force, circulates between the organs of the body, permeating every living cell and tissue. If this energy becomes blocked, the part of the body relating to the blockage is affected. Energy blocks in the human body are reflected on the hands and feet in one or more of the zones located there. The pressure and massage techniques taught in reflexology are designed to dissipate energy blocks, and break down crystalline structure. Through stimulation of the circulatory and lymphatic systems, and by encouraging the release of toxins, reflexology promotes the body to heal itself. The energy currents flow freely once more, and the body is returned to harmony.

Reflexology is an extremely effective therapy in cases of stress, tension and tiredness. And, like acupuncture, it can also be used as a preventive measure against ill health. Reflexology compliments ionic detoxing offered through The Edmund Center.