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Tension. Anxiety. Irritability. Lack of energy. Trouble sleeping. Indigestion. Headaches. Inability to concentrate. And the list goes on...

Almost all of us experience some of these issues on a fairly regular basis. What do they all have in common? They are symptoms of stress. And they bother us so much that researchers estimate that over 80% of physician visits are for conditions that are either stress-induced or stress-related.

When we spend most of our time reacting to and dealing with all of the stressors of modern living, is it any wonder that our bodies begin to show wear and tear? When was the last time you actually stopped for a prolonged period with the goal of simply relaxing? Our body has a natural tendency to move toward balance, to correct dysfunction, to heal itself. A reflexology session invites the body to realign with this natural inclination towards health. In essence, reflexology gives the body an opportunity to relax, restore, and renew.

What is reflexology?

Answer: Reflexology is a type of body-work that focuses primarily on the feet. Most reflexologists believe that the entire body is mirrored on the feet through a system of reflexes. Reflexology is the application of pressure to these reflex areas. If certain reflex points are tender, it may indicate some type of stress in the body. Because most people find a reflexology session to be deeply relaxing, this relaxation may help the body balance the stress it's experiencing.

What will reflexology do for me?

Answer: Because we are all unique individuals with our own patterns of health, stress, and environmental conditions, each person's experience with reflexology will also be unique. Some may feel dramatic shifts in energy during the actual session, while some may only later notice subtle changes in their overall conditions, and still most others will fall somewhere in-between these two.

What can be said is that most people find the session to be extremely relaxing. Foot work (and the pleasant sensations it produces), brings the person experiencing it completely into the present moment. With most of us experiencing full days of adrenaline-filled "fight or flight" stress reactions generated by the sympathetic nervous system, a reflexology session can add balance by effectively activating the parasympathetic nervous system, which produces our body's "digest and rest" response.