Reflexology & Massage by Roxanne

Massage – Where does it hurt and how (including what is a knot)?

Stagnant blood could currently be stored in your tissues, and releasing it through massages, stretching, or deep breathing (using your diaphragm) are good ways to allow new blood to get through. Not everybody will bruise and telling your therapist what your pain tolerance is, will indicate the level of pressure needed to break down theContinue reading “Massage – Where does it hurt and how (including what is a knot)?”

What is ALLIED HEALTH?

I AM PROUDLY REGISTERED WITH THE AHPCSA THE ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (AHPCSA) is a statuary health body established in terms of the Allied Health Professions Act, 63 of 1982 (the Act) in order to control all allied or complementary health professions. These include Aromatherapy, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy,Continue reading “What is ALLIED HEALTH?”

nerves and reflexology

Imagine placing your feet in this ice…Without even doing this, you can already feel the sensation and your feet start to tense up. Why does it feel worse to put your feet on ice then it does your arm? – The feet have over 7000 nerve endings! Nerves run throughout your body, ending in theContinue reading “nerves and reflexology”

what is reflexology and why choose it?

“Reflexology is a non-invasive treatment (meaning no procedures or tools enter the body or break the skin). It is a tactile (touch) treatment in which the therapist works on points (reflexes) on the feet which mirror channels and organs throughout the body. The pressure applied to the feet with the therapist’s fingers, helps to transferContinue reading “what is reflexology and why choose it?”

The benefits of massage therapy 5-8

# 5 – 8: Taken from “15 Completely Legit Reasons Why You Need a Massage” – Cosmopolitan Regular massage therapy helps to fend off headaches, boost your mood, reduce muscle soreness and warm up your muscles before exercise. It fends off headaches It boosts your mood It reduces muscle soreness It warms up muscles beforeContinue reading “The benefits of massage therapy 5-8”

The benefits of massage therapy 1-4

# 1 – 4: Taken from “15 Completely Legit Reasons Why You Need a Massage” – Cosmopolitan Regular massage helps to relieve pain, boost immunity, improve your flexibility and reduce stress. It helps to relieve pain It boosts your immunity it improves your flexibility It reduces stress

The difference between sports and swedish massage

Sports massage or deep tissue massage is used more specifically on athletes or people who participate in regular sporting activities and training, however it can be performed on anyone; especially people who enjoy a deeper pressure massage. Sports massage specifically reduces knots and inflammation, prevents and treats injuries, relieves and relaxes tired and sore muscles.Continue reading “The difference between sports and swedish massage”

the benefits of reflexology

Reflexology assists in: Pregnancy, child birth, menopause, endometriosis, infertility, IVF support and other reproductive conditions Digestive problems, irritable bowl syndrome, spastic colon, bloating, pain, constipation, diarrhoea and more Emotional and psychological: stress, anxiety, depression, fear and trauma Insomnia, headaches, low energy levels and restlessness Reducing Pain for Cancer Treatment, Restoring Homeostasis and Balance within theContinue reading “the benefits of reflexology”

detoxing and reflexology

Detoxing, if done correctly, can be beneficial to your body and overall health. Reflexology treatments offer detoxifying properties which are done in a safe, harmless manner, and don’t require the hard fasting and multiple day ‘body cleanses’.The benefits of detoxing can include: improved sleep, boosted immune system, enhanced concentration and energy levels, improved circulation andContinue reading “detoxing and reflexology”

the best medium to use in a reflexology treatment

There are different mediums (applications) which can be used in a reflexology treatment, namely: oil, corn starch powder or cream, and many different types of each. Each reflexologist and client will have their own preference, there is no specific right or wrong application to useI recommend trying the different mediums, and deciding which suits yourContinue reading “the best medium to use in a reflexology treatment”