Reflexology

The masseur applies pressure and small stimulations on the reflexes in the feet. In doing this, he acts directly on all systems and structures of the body. The masseaur restores the balance of organs and viscera, which fosters the general welfare of the body.

The origins of the reflexology are quite convoluted. Over 10,000 years BC, the Incas healed different pathologies by applying pressures on reflexes. A mural from 2400 years BC, discovered at the entrance of an Egyptian physician’s grave also shows that it was often used in the time of Pharaons. Yet this is in 1930 that Eunice Ingham, considered the “mother” of modern reflexology, drew the first complete map of the feet where each of the organs was present.

This massage provides a feeling of deep relaxation, very agreeable, soft and reassuring. The muscles are relaxed and welfare takes a hold instantly. The reflexes thus decongest and bring a better blood supply to organs and viscera that will consequently work better.

“If one relaxes completely, it’s almost impossible to tell where the massage is given”, a reflexology enthusiast witnesses. “It gives the impression that the pressures given on the foot reflexes spread in the entire body. The feeling is quite magical.”

Usually, 20 minutes of massage on each foot are sufficient to feel good and improve one’s general physical condition. The reflexolgy can be practiced up to two times a week for a limited period of time and in the case of chronic pains. One session per month will help you keep a good physiological balance and feel good in your body.

The foot reflexolgy makes it possible to cure insomnia, headaches, asthma, backache, heavy legs, stress, anxiety, etc… It also has a preventive and restorative action if you do sports that mistreat the lower-body.

“After a 40 minute reflexology session, my feet were feeling much more mobile and sensitive” says Claire Karabatsos, 6x European Champion of Longboarding. “ In the water, I had the feeling that I could better control my moves. My knees were more flexible and tonic. In clear, improved performance and better sensations!”

Though the reflexology will never substitute for the allopathic medicine in treatments for severe diseases such as cancer, aids, hepatitis, etc… It is not recommended to pregnant women and people suffering from feet and leg wounds.

A reflexology session with a specialist will cost you between 40 and 120 dollars, depending on where you go (whether it is a reflexology shop, a hotel or a thalassotherapy center). The quality and efficiency of the massage will depend on the experience and practice of the professional. If you are limited in time or budget, you can treat yourself also. The idea is then to put your feet on objects which shapes are similar to the masseur’s fingers. You can create your own equipment with golf balls or spherical objects. A rolling pin or a rung will be perfect when gently rolled under your feet.