Reflexology and Hypnotherapy — other services by Body Logic
Reflexology
Reflexology is a unique method of using the thumb and fingers to stimulate more than 7,200 nerve endings in each foot. These nerve endings correspond to all parts of the body, including organs and glands.
Stimulating the appropriate region is intended to eliminate energy blockages thought to produce pain or disease in the related areas. Reflexology is used to prevent, rather than cure, and is used to relieve a wide variety of ailments, such as stress and tension within the body.
Reflexology's benefits all work toward helping the body to heal itself by restoring balance to the vital energies.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnosis, also referred to as hypnotherapy or hypnotic suggestion, is a trance-like state in which you have heightened focus, concentration and inner absorption. When you're under hypnosis, you usually feel calm and relaxed, and you can concentrate intensely on a specific thought, memory, feeling or sensation while blocking out distractions.
Under hypnosis, you're more open than usual to suggestions, and this can be used to modify your perceptions, behavior, sensations and emotions. Therapeutic hypnosis is used to improve your health and well-being. Hypnosis is intended to help you gain more control over undesired behaviors or emotions or to help you cope better with a wide range of medical conditions. Hypnosis isn't considered a treatment or a type of psychotherapy. Rather, it's a procedure typically used along with certain treatments and therapies to help a wide variety of conditions.
Hypnosis may be used for:
- Pain control
- Smoking cessation
- Reducing stress
- Weight loss
- Fear of test taking
Reflexology Benefits
Reflexology has a long history of promoting relaxation and healing. People of all ages can benefit from treatments. Reflexology can relieve stress and tension within the body. It improves circulation and lymphatic flow, and works to unblock nerve impulse pathways. These benefits all work toward helping the body to heal itself by restoring balance to the vital energies.
Some specific conditions where reflexology might be helpful are: headaches (including migraines), arthritis, high blood pressure, backache and sciatica, stress, allergies and sinus problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, constipation, insomnia, pre-menstrual syndrome and menstrual cramps.
Reflexology Questions & Answers
Q: How often should I have a reflexology treatment?
A: Once a week is normal, an extreme case would be twice a week. The body needs time to normalize between treatments.
Reflexology also works wonderfully in conjunction with other body therapies. Again, you should wait about a week between therapies to avoid overloading the body.
Q: Can I do this at home?
A: Certain areas of the hands can be worked on, but it is rather awkward to work on your own feet. Some areas are hard to reach and it's difficult to relax. Still, your therapist can share some self-help reflexology points with you.
