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What is a Reflexology Treatment

Thinking about having a reflexology treatment but not sure what to expect? Here's a bit of an overview for you. At the first appointment, the Practitioner will complete a client history form, which can take around 10 minutes, to find out the health status of the client. The first appointment is generally 75 minutes and subsequent appointments are 60 minutes Foot soak for 5 minutes in warm water with essential oils if requested Foot treatment will take approximately 50-55 minutes consisting or relaxer techniques, followed by thumb walking, rotational and [...]

Karen Bishop2022-03-02T15:48:56+08:00March 2nd, 2022|Comments Off

Indian Head Massage

Indian head massage (or Champissage) is based on the ancient Ayurvedic healing system and has been practiced in India for over a thousand years. It was originally practiced by women, to help nourish their hair roots, which in turn stimulated the blood flow to the scalp, resulting in their hair being kept in a beautiful condition. A range of herbs, spices and oils with known healing properties were used in this process, which gave the added benefit of relieving many common scalp conditions. Champissage, means head massage and comes from [...]

Karen Bishop2021-05-23T14:52:10+08:00May 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

What is Reflexology

Reflexology was first practiced by the early Egyptian, Indian, Native American and Chinese settlers. Reflexology, is no ‘New Age’ therapy, but is a form of healing that has been known to man throughout the world for thousands of years. The earliest recorded example of what we know today as Reflexology, was found in an Egyptian pictograph found in the tomb of a physician named Ankmahor at Saqqara dating back to 2330 BC. It is known as ‘The Physician’s tomb’ and the translation reads ‘Don’t hurt me’, the reply is [...]

ildebrande2022-03-02T15:51:17+08:00April 26th, 2021|Comments Off

How can I learn about Reflexology?

It is important to note that while there are some online Reflexology courses these may not be accredited. As Reflexology is a touch therapy it is very important to learn it face to face rather than online. It is so important when you are a student training to become a Reflexologist that you experience regular hands-on treatment. This enables you to tailor your treatment to clients, especially if they are in the aged sector, recovering from illness or have a range of medical issues. They may wish to try reflexology [...]

ildebrande2021-05-23T15:04:07+08:00April 4th, 2021|Comments Off