What is Reflexology?
Reflexology therapies are natural therapeutic methods derived from this study based on the principle that there are reflexes in the body that map to other parts, glands, and organs of the body. Through the application of pressure on these reflexes using specific hand and finger techniques, reflexology therapy can: relieve tension, improve blood circulation and support the body's effort to function optimally. (Info taken from the R.A.C./A.C.R. pamphlet)
What can reflexology do for my health other than relaxation?
Reflexology has been known to do the following:
- Relieve stress
- Reduce tension and tightness
- Improve circulation/blood supply
- Improve lymph drainage
- Improve nerve functioning
- Build up the body's immunity and resistance to disease
- Release toxins and impurities
- Rejuvenate tired tissues/cells
- Help to restore a proper fluid balance in the tissues
- Speed the elimination of waste products
- Clear emotional debris
- Provide grounding
In addition, Reflexology creates an overall sense of well-being.
When this happen it also helps with the following:
- Improve comfort and control/decrease pain
- Decrease soreness and healing time
- Improve sleep
- Relieve fatigue
- Reduce swelling from illness or injuries
- Relieve stomach and backaches
- Improve circulation
- Improve concentration
- Relieve headaches and migraines
- Relieve sinus problems
- Relieve digestive problems
- Reduce menstrual discomfort
- Reduce anxiety
- Improve mood
- Increase energy
- Manage pain
And many, many more!!
How do Reflexology and Massage Differ?
Reflexology therapies are natural therapeutic methods derived from this study based on the principle that there are reflexes in the body that map to other parts, glands, and organs of the body. Through the application of pressure on these reflexes using specific hand and finger techniques, reflexology therapy can: relieve tension, improve blood circulation and support the body's effort to function optimally. (Info taken from the R.A.C./A.C.R. pamphlet)
What can reflexology do for my health other than relaxation?
Reflexology has been known to do the following:
- Relieve stress
- Reduce tension and tightness
- Improve circulation/blood supply
- Improve lymph drainage
- Improve nerve functioning
- Build up the body's immunity and resistance to disease
- Release toxins and impurities
- Rejuvenate tired tissues/cells
- Help to restore a proper fluid balance in the tissues
- Speed the elimination of waste products
- Clear emotional debris
- Provide grounding
In addition, Reflexology creates an overall sense of well-being.
When this happen it also helps with the following:
- Improve comfort and control/decrease pain
- Decrease soreness and healing time
- Improve sleep
- Relieve fatigue
- Reduce swelling from illness or injuries
- Relieve stomach and backaches
- Improve circulation
- Improve concentration
- Relieve headaches and migraines
- Relieve sinus problems
- Relieve digestive problems
- Reduce menstrual discomfort
- Reduce anxiety
- Improve mood
- Increase energy
- Manage pain
And many, many more!!
How do Reflexology and Massage Differ?
Many insurance companies are realizing the benefits of Reflexology therapy and are adding them to their benefit packages. Check your plan today!
Here is the list of Insurance companies who cover Reflexology therapy:
Blue Cross
BFL Canada
CINUP Insurance
Claim Secure
Co-operators
Green Shield
Hbm+
Industrial Alliance
LEAGUE
Manulife
Provider Connect
Rand Insurance
RWAM Insurance Adminstrators Inc.
Sun Life
Canada Life (formerly Great West Life)
Here is the list of Insurance companies who cover Reflexology therapy:
Blue Cross
BFL Canada
CINUP Insurance
Claim Secure
Co-operators
Green Shield
Hbm+
Industrial Alliance
LEAGUE
Manulife
Provider Connect
Rand Insurance
RWAM Insurance Adminstrators Inc.
Sun Life
Canada Life (formerly Great West Life)