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What is it?
What is it?
Hand Reflexology is a holistic complementary therapy using a massage and pressure technique that can stimulate and unblock energy flows in the body.
Just like the foot in Foot Reflexology, the hand in Hand Reflexology contains points and areas that are a reflection of areas and organs in the rest of the body.
Why should I try it?
Why should I try it?
It's in your hands!
How does it work?
How does it work?
The pressure on the reflex points in the hand can stimulate and unblock energy flows (meridians), help support a healthy nervous system and also help to relax, reduce pain and relieve stress.
Untreated obstacles can lead to illness. The most common is stress.
Through reflexology—massage and acupressure—flow is stimulated in three important systems: circulatory system, nervous system, and lymphatic system.
Reflexology can restore and maintain this flow. This good circulation is part of the foundation for good health. Hand reflexology is not magical medicine or a vague alternative therapy that you have to "believe in." By lovingly massaging your hands and applying specific pressure to points in your hands, energy pathways throughout your body are stimulated. Regular massage can have a preventative effect (preventing obstacles) and can also lead to a reduction in symptoms, because reflexology activates your body's self-healing capacity.
How long is one session and what does it cost?
How long is one session and what does it cost?
One session is typically 45 min.
Some references
Some references
There is some evidence that reflexology can help you:
relax and cope with stress and anxiety
relieve pain
lift your mood and give a feeling of well being
Due to its non-invasive, non-pharmacological complementary nature, reflexology is widely accepted and anecdotal evidence of positive effect reflexology in a variety of health conditions are available
Reflexology practitioners and the professional association have advocated that reflexology is effective for general well-being maintenance and treatment of chronic diseases such as strokes, musculoskeletal disorders, and stress. Due to its soothing massage and non-drug complementary nature, reflexology is widely accepted by general public. Yet, numerous systematic reviews confirmed that strong evidence of the positive effects of reflexology postintervention are lacking despite plenty reported small-scale trial and anecdotal evidence of reflexology for some common ailments.
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