Reflexology: Ancient, Natural Healing Art
Most people don’t know too much about the ancient massage technique, reflexology. Reflexology is deeply rooted in Chinese medicine, stemming from the word “qi,” or “vital energy.” In Chinese beliefs, qi flows throughout everyone but is blocked by the body when a person is feeling too much stress, resulting in illness. Reflexology corrects this imbalance, keeping flow throughout your body so you can stay healthy and disease-free! But what is reflexology, and what does that mean for your next massage? Let’s review some of the most commonly asked questions about reflexology so you can decide whether or not to try it! How does reflexology work? Different amounts of pressure are applied to your feet, hands, and ears during a reflexology massage. The theory behind reflexology is that these body parts are deeply connected to your organs and other systems throughout your body. Often, masseuses will use a foot chart to help guide them as they apply pressure to different parts of your feet. W
