Integrative Medicine

Reflexology

Reflexology is the application of pressure, stretch and movement to the feet and hands to affect corresponding parts of the body. Reflexologists view the feet and hands as a mirror image of the body. By applying this technique a reflexologist can break up patterns of stress in other parts of the body. In general terms the benefits of reflexology have to do with the reduction of stress. Because the feet and hands help set the tension level for the rest of the body they are an easy way to interrupt stress signals and reset homeostasis, the body's equilibrium.