REFLEXOLOGY is an ancient Chinese holistic therapy dating back to 5000 BC used to maintain health, harmony and balance within the body. Used regularly as a prevention as well as a cure reflexology is a study of the reflexes of the feet corresponding to every part of the body and working on these reflexes releases tension, blocked energy and hel ps the body seek its own equilibrium. Reflexology activates the body's own healing mechanisms. The therapist using her hands will apply gentle pressure to the feet and stimulate a complex system of nerves in the feet to reach all major parts of the body.

The benefits are:

• relaxing,
• calms, soothes, nurtures,
• helps body detoxify encouraging elimination,
• re-energises,
• improves circulation/boosts immune system

Experience has shown reflexology to be particularly helpful in the following areas:

• allergies
• acne
• anxiety
• arthritis
• asthma
• backache
• cystitis
• depression
• headaches
• insomnia
• migraines
• menstrual problems
• painful muscles
• PMS
• during pregnancy after first trimester
• recovering from illness/injury
• many more, including helping women become pregnant.