Reflexology & Reiki
Reflexology is the practice of massaging, squeezing, or pushing on parts of the feet, or sometimes the hands, to encourage a beneficial effect on other parts of the body, or to improve general health. Reiki is used as a form of complementary and alternative medicine. Practitioners believe they are moving a healing energy through the palms.
What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is a complementary therapy that works on the feet or hands enabling the body to heal itself. Following illness, stress, injury or disease, it is in a state of "imbalance", and vital energy pathways are blocked, preventing the body from functioning effectively. Reflexology can 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 hands can detect tiny deposits and imbalances in the feet and by working on these points the reflexologist can release blockages and restore the free flow of energy to the whole body. Tensions are eased, and circulation and elimination is improved. This gentle therapy encourages the body to heal itself, often counteracting a lifetime of misuse.
Since reflexology treats the whole person, not just the symptoms of disease, most people benefit from treatment. Typically, the treatment can be used to relieve stress, improve energy levels, rebalance and harmonise the body, calm the nervous system, encourage healing and relaxation, and speed recovery from illness and injury. It helps to promote better sleep and provide relief from a wide range of conditions including headaches, digestive disorders, chronic fatigue, aches and pains, hormonal imbalances, sub-fertility problems, pregnancy, and all stress-related problems. It is a wonderfully relaxing experience, so even if you have nothing "wrong" with you, you can still enjoy the benefits of a reflexology treatment.
What is Reiki?
Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a Japanese word meaning Universal Life Energy, an energy which is all around us. It is a non-invasive therapy whose purpose is to treat holistically and to restore homeostasis. Reiki's natural healing energy works on every level, not just the physical, and promotes the body's regenerative self healing ability. The energy of Reiki can be used to great effect in many ways. Whether one is suffering from stress or tension, and the many symptoms associated with this, or wishing to improve the quality of relationships at home or work, the beneficial effects of Reiki occur on many levels. Reiki can accelerate the healing of physical problems, balance the emotions, and free us from restrictive mental attitudes. It may also provide a closer connection with inner wisdom
Reiki encourages and supports positive personal change such as improving the diet, having more rest, exercise or leisure time, and may reduce the need for alcohol and tobacco. Reiki can allow us to respond more calmly to all events, and build on a more resourceful state of being. Reiki is a gently energy and may be used safely by all ages, including the newborn, pregnant mothers, surgical patients, the frail and the elderly, regardless of their state of health. Reiki can enhance everyday life, and regular sessions help to ward-off illness and fatigue.
Reiki is a non-invasive therapy that can be used without fear of any side-effects or overdose. It may be used with confidence alongside conventional medication or natural remedies because it acts in a complementary way.
Reiki is being used in various settings including private practice, complementary therapy centres, GP surgeries, hospitals, hospices, cancer support groups, post-operative recovery, drug rehabilitation, prisons, HIV/AIDS centres, and in the care of the elderly.
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