What Is Reflexology?

What Is Reflexology?

What Is Reflexology?

The Reflex Zone System

Reflexology is based on the principle that the feet mirror the entire body. The right foot reflects the right side of the body; the left foot, the left. Specific zones correspond to every organ — the big toe to the head, the ball of the foot to the thorax, the arch to the abdominal organs.

Tender or congested zones provide diagnostic information about the corresponding organ systems.

What Reflexology Helps

Reflexology supports:

  • Stress, anxiety, and nervous system calming
  • Digestive complaints — IBS, constipation, bloating
  • Hormonal balance — menstrual irregularity, menopause
  • Headaches and sinus congestion
  • Lymphatic drainage and immune support
  • Fertility support
  • Fatigue and adrenal recovery

A Reflexology Session

Sessions are 45–60 minutes. You remain fully clothed except for feet and lower legs. Sessions begin with a relaxing foot soak, then systematic pressure work across all reflex zones. Most clients find reflexology deeply pleasurable.

Key Takeaways

  • Reflexology maps the whole body on the feet through reflex zones
  • Tender zones reveal congestion or imbalance in corresponding organs
  • You remain clothed except for feet — gentle and non-invasive
  • Strongly supported for stress, anxiety, and PMS
  • Works well as a regular wellness maintenance tool

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Therapeutic foot reflexology at Health Therapies Clinics, Northern Beaches.

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What Is Reflexology?