Sandcastle Natural Therapies

What Is Reflexology?

Did you know that you have more than 20,000 nerve endings in your feet!

Several areas of the body present a micro-map of the entire body with reflex areas that correspond to all of the glands, organs and parts of the body. Mapping can be found in the feet, hands, face and ears.
Reflexology is the practice of stimulating and/or sedating these reflex areas to produce a subsequent response in the respective body parts. This activates the healing process and helps bring the body into a balanced state.


Conditions That Can Be Treated

Some examples of conditions reflexology can facilitate relief for are:

• Sinus pain
• Migraines
• Sciatica
• Asthma
• Insomnia
• Back, Neck &/or Shoulder pain
• Digestive disorders including: Constipation, Diarrhoea, IBS
• Hormone imbalances resulting in:
• Pre-menstrual Syndrome
• Menstrual irregularities
• Inferility both male & female
• Pregnancy related conditions
• Menopausal Symptoms

Why Try Reflexology?

Due to its profoundly relaxing nature, reflexology can bring relief directly to the area of the body where tension is held thereby easing and relieving symptoms. The resulting experience can be multifaceted; soothing, calming, balancing, exhilarating and boosting to the entire body.


General Benefits Of Using Reflexology

• Reduced stress and tension
• Improved circulation
• Reduced toxicity
• Improved immunity
• Increased body awareness

Call today to organise your next Reflexology Treatment or to discuss the benefits to your health

Vertical Reflexology Therapy (VRT)

VRT is a variation in its application of traditional reflexology as described above, while providing all the same benefits. The primary difference is that the treatment is practised on the feet/hands in a standing, weight-bearing position utilizing a different 'mapping' of reflex and trigger points. Also, because of the weight-bearing technique, VRT provides deeper access to reflex points thus the therapy session is reduced due to the increased intensity of the treatment.