What's Spa Reflexology?

According to Laura Norman, author of Feet First: A Guide to Foot Reflexology, the Chinese, Japanese, Indians, Russians and Egyptians all included manipulation of the feet in their health care. The common theme among the many traditions is a belief that energy lines or zones connect the feet with the rest of the body. Treatment of an area on the foot (or the hand, scalp, tongue or ear) affects the corresponding organ, gland or area of the body. Modern reflexology draws on all of these traditions, synthesizing aspects of their practices into one cohesive system. Notice that reflexology addresses energy lines, not nerves. The nerve endings in the feet attach to the spinal cord at the base of the back; these nerves serve the buttocks, legs and feet only. Nerves in the feet do not directly affect abdominal organs or any other area of the torso.

We know that stress causes all kinds of physical problems, from headaches to high blood pressure. Treating stress can not only ameliorate those problems but can help prevent future illness. The American Reflexology Certification Board describes reflexology as “primarily a relaxation technique.” Here at The Oaks, we offer a Spa Reflexology treatment for relaxation. You may remain clothed (except your socks!) or disrobe and snuggle down under the sheets and blankets. Our gentle, nurturing technicians knead the soft tissue, stimulate pressure points, mobilize the tiny joints and stretch out the overworked muscles and tendons of the feet and hands as well as your ears and scalp.

We use the muscles of our hands and feet all day, never giving a second thought to their wellbeing. Sometimes our feet hurt because we wear our Jimmy Choos to make the rounds at a cocktail party after a long day at work and our hands hurt because we spend ten hours a day clenching a mouse. Spa Reflexology addresses these mundane problems too. You won’t believe how good you feel!

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