Reflexology Calgary

Reflexology is a natural healing art. The idea is that our feet are intimately connected to the rest of our body. We spend a lot of our time on our feet after all. They serve as our foundation and affect how the rest of the body moves and develops. A reflexologist is someone who understands these connections and helps promote vitality and healing through massage. Based in Calgary, our office has qualified reflexology therapists here to help you feel your best!

Reflexology Calgary: How it works

The specifics as to how exactly reflexology works still remain hidden. However, many can attest to its benefits. For now, there are several theories as to what might be going on behind the scenes.

• Central adaptation theory explains that there is an intimate relationship between our skin and organs. Our bodies are an ecological biome and our skin absorbs much of what it comes in contact with. So if our epidermal cells are healthy and relaxed, then this might translate to our organs as well.
• Gate control theory is based on the fact that pain is actually a set of signals in the brain. If we’re under a lot of stress our body is rigid and not functioning optimally. Pain relief can come from a relaxed mental state.
• Vital energy theory takes an energy based perspective. The idea is that stress and tension in the body can cause blockages in the energetic currents running through our bodies. Reflexology can be an effective way to clear things up.
• Zone theory postulates that our hands and feet are “reflex zones” which correspond to different parts of the body.

 

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Reflexology Calgary: benefits

Many observations and reports indicate several benefits from reflexology (which we have also observed in our patients from Calgary).

Reflexology:

• Generates a state of relaxation
• Improves symptoms
• Reduces pain
• Affects organs

Despite the mechanism of reflexology being unclear, the effects we observe in our patients are real. The medical community doesn’t have a complete understanding of the body and it’s capabilities. For instance, phenomena like the placebo effect and a patient’s will to live still baffles medical experts to this day.

Society is changing at such a rapid pace and our work-life has become increasingly demanding. As a result we experience elevated levels of stress. While stress isn’t always bad, too much of it can be damaging to the body. The scariest part is that it can be subtle. Gradually building and as a result you start to experience symptoms. These can manifest in a variety of ways and often the source is unclear.

Our bodies can be extremely powerful. We’re at our best when we’re happy and our body is in a state of homeostasis (balance). However, maintaining that balance can be complicated. Additionally, with all the distractions experienced in our day-to-day lives, we get disconnected from ourselves and our bodies.

At Fenix Studios – reflexology in Calgary, we understand that healing is done by you. With this treatment, we submerge you into a deep state of relaxation that your body needs in order to heal.

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Reflexology and Stress Relief

Stress is a direct cause of anxiety. A study compared a reflexology treatment versus an alternate foot massage on 67 menopausal women who were experiencing anxiety. At random they were either given 9 sessions of reflexology treatment or a non specific foot massage. Researchers found there was a 50% decrease in anxiety reported by those who received the reflexology treatment.

Reflexology can help with other health issues like:

• Headaches
• Sinusitis
• Help fight cancer
• Promote heart health
• Boost the immune system
• Balance hormones

Living in a perpetual state of fight or flight is taxing on the mind and body. It’s important to realize that whatever issues your body is struggling with, will only be more difficult when doing so from a state of stress. As a result, it affects your heart rate, blood pressure and your hormonal systems as well as your energetic body.

Turning stress down should come naturally, however modern life is far more complex and difficult to navigate. So that’s why we have experts like reflexologists who can assist you in achieving a much needed state of calm.

So if you’re feeling stressed and are dealing with symptoms that are eerily persistent or simply want to maintain your healthy stride, our therapists are here for you.

For a reflexology treatment in Calgary contact us now!