Complementary
Health Practioners
Q & A Session
Practioners
in Charlottetown, PEI, Canada, were asked a series of questions
about their particular practice or therapy. The following are
all of the answers provided by Joan Savage, reflexologist.
Reflexology
is a complementary therapy, which works on reflex areas on the
feet--which are linked to other areas and organs of the body--to
help heal the whole person not just the prevailing symptoms. Reflexology
can be used to help restore and maintain the body’s natural
equilibrium. This gentle therapy encourages the body to work naturally
to restore its own healthy balance.
Reflexology
is suitable for all ages and may bring relief from a wide range
of acute and chronic conditions. After you have completed a course
of reflexology treatment for a specific condition, many people
find it beneficial to continue with regular treatments in order
to maintain health and well-being. While many people use reflexology
as a way of relaxing the mind and body and counteracting stress,
at the same time many doctors, consultants and other health care
professionals recognise reflexology as a well established, respected
and effective therapy.
On
the first visit, the reflexology practitioner will have a preliminary
talk with you to determine your present and past health and lifestyle.
The Reflexologist will then use their hands to apply pressure
to the feet. The application and the effect of the therapy is
unique to each person. A professionally trained Reflexologist
can detect subtle changes in specific points on the feet, and
by working on these points may affect the corresponding organ
or system of the body.
Joan Savage is a public
health nurse in Summerside, Prince Edward Island.
Answers
from Joan Savage, Reflexologist
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