Reflexology
Helen Cooke, Reflexologist at the Norup Clinic
Reflexology is a non-invasive, pressure massage to the feet. The reflex points in each foot correspond to all major organs, glands and systems within the body.
Reflexology can help with a wide range of conditions.
HOW IT WORKS
Each foot has over 7,000 nerve endings. In between each nerve ending is a neural pathway linked directly to the brain and nervous system. When there are areas of stress or imbalance in the body, gravity draws down toxins in the form of uric acid and calcium deposits, and these settle in the associated neural pathway.
Helen is able to locate these areas of congestion within the bodily systems, works to disperse the deposits and stimulate the associated reflex points. This brings about a state of deep relaxation, helps disperse blockages, eliminates waste and restores the body’s own natural healing power.
Helen qualified as a reflexologist in 2006 with the Practitioners School of Reflexology. She is a member of the Association of Reflexologists.
Conditions Treated
- Stress and stress-related conditions
- Insomnia
- Fertility issues
- Digestive disorders
- Hormonal imbalances
- Anxiety/depression
- Asthma
- Pregnancy management
- Injury / recovery
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Sinus problems
- Migraines
- Eczema
- Constipation
- Chronic fatigue
- Arthritis
The additional benefits each reflexology session brings are:
- Improved circulation – ensuring hormones reach their target destination
- Stimulation of the lymphatic system – causing the body to eliminate toxins and waste
- Deep relaxation
- Boosting of energy and improvement of general wellbeing
- Strengthening of the immune system
Maternity Reflexology
One of Helen specialities is maternity reflexology. It is a safe, relaxing therapy that has great success treating women pre-conceptually, throughout pregnancy, and during the postnatal period. Reflexology treatments after the birth will help the body relax and regain equilibrium.
Your appointment
Helen will go through a detailed consultation with you prior to your first treatment to ascertain your medical history and lifestyle – this will determine the best treatment plan to suit your needs. The initial consultation and treatment will last about an hour and 10 minutes – 10 minutes for the consultation and 1 hour for the treatment. Each subsequent treatment will last 1 hour.
Reflexology aids healing to the whole body – it treats the root of the problem and not just the prevailing symptoms.
Please note: reflexology does not claim to diagnose, cure or prescribe.