Reflexology

	Reflexology A method of massage that relieves nervous tension through the application of finger pressure, especially to the feet.
Claire

Having trained in Berlin at the Institute of Reflexology which specialises in the integrated hands, feet, ears approach, I practiced reflexology in Hanover for 2 years before moving back to England in September 2004. I am a full member of the German Reflexology Association and the Association of Reflexologists. I am delighted to be part of the Head to Toe group of practitioners because we all share a common goal - to help others restore their health by gentle means. The first reflexology session usually lasts one and a half ours and subsequent sessions from fifty minutes to one hour. I usually start by using integrated massage (hands, ears and feet) as it enables me to better assess which massage technique would best be suited to your needs. For the treatment, you need only remove footwear and jewellery and you sit in a comfortable reclining chair, covered by a blanket in colder weather. Reflexology can be used to treat specific ailments and to help restore and maintain the body’s natural equilibrium. I have had very encouraging results treating people with insomnia, digestive disorders, migraine, pains in back, neck and shoulders and also stress-related conditions. Reflexology has also had a positive psychological effect on people suffering from Parkinson’s disease, Cancer and ME (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). Reflexology is suitable for all ages and may bring relief from a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. Whether you choose reflexology as a way of relaxing mind and body or whether it is to address specific conditions, your step will be lighter when you leave the Head to Toe premises, that I guarantee.