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Thai Yoga Massage & Reflexology, Bromley, Kent |
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Frequently asked questions/Useful linksHow will I feel during a treatment?With all treatments I offer, many people fall asleep during the treatment or drift into a state of deep relaxation. What happens during a Reflexology treatment? After removing your shoes and socks, I apply pressure to a sequence of specific points whilst massaging your feet. Most people close their eyes, but you are free to ask questions during the treatment. Following a reflexology treatment clients generally feel extremely relaxed, and refreshed. Reflexology seems like a fancy name for a foot massage. How is it different? Reflexology is a science that deals with the reflex areas in our feet and hands that correspond to every organ, gland and other part of our body. It is an ancient and natural acupressure technique that stimulates reflex zones on the feet and hands by using pressure. The points cannot just be massaged to get the benefits, because some of them are very deep and the angles at which you hit them are very important. Foot massage is simply a soothing treatment to the foot, also known as a foot rub. While a massage can always relax no matter where you rub, in Reflexology the therapist is trying to hit the reflexes in exact precise angles with more pressure than just a deep massage. Reflexology can therefore occasionally feel quite intense. How does Thai Foot Massage differ from Reflexology? Thai Foot massage is a comprehensive foot massage (involving stretching and massage) which stimulates the entire body due to the generalised work on reflex points. It is slightly more vigorous than Reflexology. A wooden stick is used during part of the treatment to work on some parts of the foot whereas in Reflexology the therapist carries out the entire treatment using their hands. Thai Foot Massage is an invigorating and stimulating treatment. What happens in a Facial Reflexology treatment? The treatment starts with the stimulation of facial acupuncture points to stimulate the nerves and lymphatic and blood circulation of the face. A series of ‘face maps’ are then used which represent the 12 major Chinese Meridians, your physical body and your emotional/psychological makeup. Pure Rosehip seed oil or Rose Facial oil is used, however cream can be used if you prefer. Facial reflexology treatment covers the entire surface of the face (except the eyelids) and as the therapist carefully manipulates nerve endings, they sense the texture of each area. You remain fully clothed for the treatment, and lie down on a massage couch covered up. What happens in a Hand Reflexology treatment? Hand reflexology follows exactly the same principals as foot reflexology, so various points on your hands will be stimulated as in foot reflexology. You remain fully clothed for the treatment, covered by a blanket on a massage couch. How long does it take to feel the improvement? Some improvement is felt immediately, but you don't usually feel instantly better. Headaches sometimes will go away immediately. And sometimes if you have sinus problems, they can start to drain right away. The main idea is that since the body doesn't break down overnight, it doesn't repair overnight. How frequent should sessions be to get the most benefit? If you're looking for reflexology to be therapeutic—to help some condition—once a week would be appropriate. People do come less often for maintenance sessions once they get over most of the crucial areas of their health. Then, they come every other week or once a month, depending on their condition. What is Massage? Massage is a way to establish and maintain good physical condition and health through normalizing and improving muscle tone, promoting relaxation, stimulating circulation and producing therapeutic effects on the respiratory & nervous system and the subtle interactions between these systems through the energetic and mind/body connections. Touch is the skin’s sense; hence, the importance of listening to what each “body” has to say. What happens in a Massage treatment? You undress to your underwear and lay down on the massage table. Towels are used to cover you during the session and are moved only to expose the part of the body being worked on at any given time. Massage oil is used to reduce friction between the practitioner's hands and your skin. The room is kept warm and free of distractions. Soft music is played during the treatment session unless you wish to have silence during your treatment. Most people drift off into a light sleep. What is the difference between Reflexology and Massage? They are two different modalities--each with its own strengths. The aim with both Reflexology and massage is to enhance the well being of the client. Massage deals with touch all over the body with major emphasis on muscular, circulatory and lymphatic systems, and works the muscles and soft tissues of the entire body. Only underwear is worn and the client is covered completely with towels. Reflexology on the other hand concentrates on the nerve endings of the feet or hands, and by working on reflex maps not only helps the muscular, circulatory and lymphatic systems, but also profoundly effects the inside of the body, such as everything inside the head, the neck, the chest and the abdomen. Only footwear is removed. USEFUL LINKS Association of Reflexologists www.aor.org.uk Research into reflexology and specific health problems www.reflexology-research.com www.internethealthlibrary.com Reflexology research abstracts www.pacificreflexology.com The Touch Research Institute Dedicated to studying the effects of touch therapy Touch Institute Research into massage and specific health problems www.internethealthlibrary.com www.massagemag.com Expectant Parents’ Complementary Therapies Consultancy www.expectancy.co.uk Complementary health site written by Susan Clark who has a column in The Sunday Times. Lots of useful information on common health issues www.whatreallyworks.co.uk |
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