The Benefits of Reflexology

Reduces stress by creating deep relaxation and a sense of well-being. When the body is relaxed, it starts to heal itself. Our nervous system has two settings – the parasympathetic system which is our ‘rest and digest’ mode and the sympathetic system which is our ‘fight or flight’ mode. Stress is an integral part of our daily lives and a necessary & helpful short-term response in certain situations. Problems arise when we don’t handle stress well and this state persists for longer periods of time. While the body is under the influence of the sympathetic nervous system extra pressure is put on the heart and blood vessels and important functions which are not part of the ‘fight or flight’ response are negatively impacted. The most obvious is the digestive system, as the digestion of food is not prioritised when the body is reacting to a perceived threat. This and other systems will only operate effectively when the body is not responding to stress. Our endocrine (hormonal) system is also impacted by the stress response. One of the hormones released to help us deal with long term stress is cortisol. Cortisol helps protect the body from the long-term effects of stress, but it also depresses the immune system and can disrupt other hormones in the body. Through relaxing a person, reflexology encourages the body to cope better with stress.
Improves cardiovascular circulation allowing oxygen and nutrients to be carried to every cell of the body and waste products to be removed from them. The regulation of body temperature and the transportation of hormones also depend on this system. Stress and tension can cause restrictions in blood flow resulting in sluggish circulation. By reducing this tension reflexology helps the blood to flow more easily.
Improves lymphatic circulation/removal of toxins: The lymphatic system plays a vital role in the repair of injuries and in immunity. It is also an important element of the body’s waste removal system and supports the lungs, liver, kidneys, bowels and skin in removing waste from and thereby detoxifying the body. An ineffective lymphatic system increases our vulnerability to illness including cancers.
One expert in this area explains that if our body were compared to an aquarium, having poor lymphatic circulation would be like not changing the water in the aquarium. Tension in the body can affect lymphatic circulation leading to congestion and pain. Eliminating this congestion can be very helpful in the treatment of pain conditions.
Helps the nervous system: Applying reflexology stimulates more than 14,000 nerves in the feet, which can encourage the opening and clearing of neural pathways which serve all our organs and glands, helping the body to return to its natural rhythms. Neural pathways can be stimulated or sedated through reflexology, depending on what the body needs at the time. Reflexology helps the nervous system to calm down and function more normally. Among other things this can help to improve sleep quality and mood and reduce anxiety levels.

Reduces inflammation in the body: Working reflexes such as the lymphatics, adrenal glands and the vagus nerve can help to bring down inflammation levels in the body which can help clients suffering with pain conditions. The aging process is also essentially a build-up of inflammation in the body over time so addressing this is also preventative and helps people to stay physically and mentally healthy for longer.
Hormone balancing: Our endocrine (hormonal) system works closely with the nervous system to control all the functions of our body including metabolism, growth, development and reproduction. It can however quite easily become unbalanced due to poor nutrition and lifestyle, stress and lack of sleep. Reflexology helps to harmonise hormone levels in the body,
Improves energy levels: Removing blockages releases energy channels in the body, thereby increasing vitality levels. By balancing the whole system there is an increased sense of wellbeing both physically, mentally and emotionally.
Promotes better mental health: Reflexology is a powerful tool for supporting people with mental health problems – anxiety, depression, OCD and PTSD to name a few.

Testimonials

I’m so grateful to have found Lisa’s reflexology treatment service during my second pregnancy. I had never attended a reflexologist before so was unsure what to expect. Lisa created a calm relaxing space each visit, which is exactly what I needed with being pregnant and having a young baby at home also.
Lisa always made me feel at ease and guided me throughout my pregnancy with some pregnancy related issues I had encountered. Lisa went over and beyond to share her wealth of knowledge with me and shared tips to do at home to further enhance my treatments. She’s warm and caring and really takes the time to listen and evaluate concerns and issues to provide the best service she can. I cannot recommend her service enough and I hope to visit her postpartum too. Thank you so much Lisa.

I went to Lisa while pregnant with my little girl. I had never tried reflexology before and had no idea the positive impact it would have! It relieved my symptoms such as swelling, gut issues and asthma and I gave birth to a healthy little baby girl! I’ll be back in the future for sure! Thanks Lisa 💓

I had a number of reflexology sessions with Lisa May and experienced the effects almost immediately, in both my physical and mental health. In addition to the sessions, Lisa offered lots of well-informed strategies that I found very useful. The sessions themselves are very relaxing and Lisa did her utmost to address the areas of health that I was experiencing problems with. I would recommend her highly.

I have regular treatments with Lisa which help immensely with inflammation and muscle aches and pains. I have been treated by a few reflexologists throughout my dancing career and Lisa is by far the best. She is highly knowledgeable and very generous in sharing tips for care after each treatment. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Lisa is excellent. She is extremely knowledgeable and pays attention to detail. Sessions are thorough and very effective. She is meticulous in her assessment and planning. I would highly recommend her. She is fabulous.

I have had several reflexology sessions with Lisa recently post covid illness over Christmas. I found the treatments helped clear my sinus congestion issues and aided my very disturbed sleep pattern. I slept so well after each session and my nasal congestion cleared very quickly. I also felt very relaxed after treatments and enjoyed this immensely. Lisa is very knowledgeable and professional in her manner at all times and I would highly recommend her as a reflexologist.

I really enjoyed my reflexology sessions with Lisa. She was very knowledgeable and very helpful – I asked loads of questions! I found the sessions very good for destressing and I slept really well afterwards. Lisa came to my house for each session but it’s great to know that I could also go to hers if I can’t get the peace and quiet in my own house. I would really recommend Lisa if you are looking for a reflexologist.