About reflexology

Reflexology is a non-invasive complementary therapy that supports whole-body healing. With roots in Ancient Egypt and Chinese medicine, it is based on the principle that your feet are a map for your body's organs, systems and structures.

Beneficial for the feet and so much more

Reflexology can be hugely beneficial for those experiencing foot pain, numbness or cramping.

But treatments also work on a much deeper level by helping to calm the mind, soothe the nervous system and release tension felt anywhere in the body.

Reflexology is widely recognised for the following benefits:
  • Aiding relaxation
  • Improving mood
  • Helping to release tension
  • Promoting better quality sleep
  • Improving overall wellbeing
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Using advanced foot massage techniques, reflexology helps to release tension and unblock stagnation
"As above, so below;
as below, so above."
- Ancient Egyptian philosophy

Why choose reflexology?

Clients come to reflexology for all sorts of reasons — from stress and anxiety relief to pain management, better sleep and improved overall wellbeing. For many, reflexology is simply a chance to slow down — an uninterrupted hour for your body to relax, rebalance and reset.

 Foot pain, tension and numbness

Stress, burnout and anxiety

Nervous system support

Managing pain incl. migraines

Chronic fatigue and energy levels

Insomnia and poor sleep quality

Circulation and blood pressure

Digestive issues such as IBS

Support with menopause or PMS

Post-chemo support

Where does reflexology come from?

Wander through a brief history of reflexology, from its expected origins in Ancient Egypt to where it is today as a highly regarded complementary therapy.

Ancient Egypt, 2330 BC

The first evidence pointing to some form of reflexology was found on the walls of a physician's tomb in Sarrara, Egypt, dating back to 2330 BC.

India and China, 100 AD

From Ancient Egypt, it is believed that reflexology spread to India. Some say Buddhist monks then took the practice to China in 100 AD, forming the basis of modern day acupuncture.

Europe, 1582

The theory of reflexology spread with trade between Asia and Europe. In 1582, two European doctors produced the first known book on the topic.

Russia, circa 1910

Russian psychiatrist and neuroscientist, Vladimir Bekhterev, coined the word 'reflexology' after discovering its psychological benefits and the role it can play in brain function.

United States, circa 1917

Reflexology arrived in the States in the early 1900s through the work of Dr William Fitzgerald, an Austrian ear nose and throat specialist. Referred to as zone therapy, Fitzgerald discovered that applying pressure to zones on the feet and hands helped to relieve pain in the corresponding zones.

United States, circa 1930s

What we know as reflexology today was pioneerd by the late physiotherapist Eunice Ingham, and her nephew Dwight Byers. Called the Ingham Method, Eunice developed the foot maps and techniques that are still in use today.

1942 onwards

In some countries, particularly the US and UK, reflexology practices have become more recognised within a healthcare setting. The focus of most modern day reflexology is on releasing tension that has been stored within the body, affecting organs, glands and other body parts.

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Research studies

Research and clinical trials into reflexology over the last 10 years.

Common questions

Answers to common questions about reflexology and what to expect.

News & blog

News and insights from the world of reflexology and holistic health.
"Absolutely phenomenal... So relaxing but also felt really effective... I was sort of blown away by how everything corresponds and inter-relates."
- Hannah

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