The way the feet work
Every step we take running or walking our feet need to do two exactly opposite movements. They need to be flexible as they make contact with flat or uneven ground and then be rigid enough to left us off the ground again. The flexible part is called pronation, if the foot remains pronated (flexible) as we lift up off the ground, as you would imagine problems occur. As one foot lands on the ground the other foot on the ground goes through a process of increasing the arch height, increasing rigidity (called supination) giving it strength to lift us off the ground. Every foot needs enough...
Read MoreThis is what the British Association of Reflexology has written about Reflexology
What is reflexology Reflexology is a complementary therapy that works on the feet or hands enabling the body to heal itself. The theory is that following illness, stress, injury or disease, the body is in a state of “imbalance”, and that vital energy pathways are blocked, preventing the body from functioning effectively. Reflexology may be used to restore and maintain the body’s natural equilibrium and encourage healing. A Reflexologist uses hands only to apply pressure to the feet. For each person the application and the effect of the therapy is unique. Sensitive, trained...
Read MoreReflexology at The Haven Spa and Hotel, Boquete
Besides being a naturopath, I am also a reflexologist with 20 years experience. September 2009 my book was published in the US by Sterling Publishers SIMPLY REFLEXOLOGY Courses are available – min 4 people max 6 For thousands of years a system of pressure and massage applied to the feet has been honed and refined into the holistic health treatment known today as reflexology. Reflexology not only has the capacity to help many conditions, it is also possible to detect existing ailments and any potential future problems we may face. Reflexology is a whole body therapy applied through the...
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