Reflexology
Reflexology is a gentle, non-invasive complementary therapy that focuses on specific pressure points on the feet, hands, or face to support relaxation, balance and overall wellbeing.
Modern life can place the body under ongoing stress, which may affect its natural balance and overall sense of wellbeing. Reflexology therefore encourages deep relaxation and helps activate the body’s natural ‘rest and digest’ response, creating space for renewal and self-care.
As the Association of Reflexologists describes it, health is “a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” (AOR, 2026).
For many people, reflexology offers a valuable opportunity to slow down, switch off, and reconnect with themselves.
During a treatment, gentle pressure is applied to carefully selected reflex points, creating a deeply calming experience that many clients find soothing, grounding, and restorative.
Reflexology is often chosen by people looking to support relaxation, improve sleep, ease tension, and promote overall wellbeing.
As a complementary therapy, reflexology works alongside conventional healthcare and does not diagnose, treat, or cure medical conditions.
Instead, it offers supportive time for relaxation, rest, and self-care.
The History of Reflexology
Reflexology is an ancient practice with roots in Egypt, India, and China. In the Western world, it developed further through the pioneering work of Dr William Fitzgerald in the early 1900s. He introduced “zone therapy”, which explored the connection between reflex areas on the hands and feet and different organs and areas of the body within the same zone.
Building on Fitzgerald’s work, Eunice Ingham played a key role in refining and popularising reflexology during the 1930s. She believed that congestion or tension in specific areas of the foot reflected similar conditions in corresponding parts of the body, and her contribution helped shape the modern understanding and practice of reflexology.