Reflexology is a mild, natural,
holistic and complementary treatment.
It is the specialty that deals with reflexes on the soles, hands, face, ears, and body areas with corresponding areas of the body.
By exercising pressure and with special handling, with our hands or with a special stick, we stimulate through the nerve, the body to find its balance and thus to be able to combat a number of disorders. With the application of Reflexology, another positive result It is to improve the circulatory and lymphatic system, which in turn clean the body of toxines.Reflexology is a complemenatry treatment that may be combined with standard medical or any other physical treatments.
Reflexology is holistic,
it affects all levels of the body,
emotional, mental,
psychic, spiritual.
Reflexology helps:
Reflexology contributes to good functioning of the nervous system, improves the circulation of blood and lymph, enhances the immune system and balances the hormonal. It is effective in relieving all types of pain and in a wide range of acute and chronic conditions .
It is also applied proactively
to maintain body harmony
and enhance homeostasis.
It provides deep relaxation by greatly reducing the effects of stress, which affects the majority It is indicated during pregnancy, postpartum, during the menopause period in infants, children, adolescents, athletes and In the younger age, the sessions become the presence of the parent. Reflexology is not: -Massage-Alternative Medicine-Diagnostic method-Physiotherapy-Alternative treatment.
The Reflexologist never makes a diagnosis, prescribes, does not recommend drugs or stops medication .
In Greece, Reflexology belongs to the liberal professions.
In some countries abroad, such as Denmark, Reflexology is included in the health system.
The Hellenic Association of Reflexologists (H.A.R.), founded in 1992, recognizes as well as the 2 year education for Reflexologists.
Side effects
Reflexology has no side effects and is completely safe for all ages.
There are few cases where it is not allowed to apply: Skin infections at the foot tip (eg erysipelas, fungal infections, etc.). injuries or a diabetic foot.
Deep vein thrombosis or lower limb thrombophlebitis. When there is a foreign body in the body (do not do Reflexology for the first 6 months). In infectious diseases.
