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 Reflexology is a treatment where the therapist works primarily on your feet. The theory behind reflexology is that there are "reflex points" in the feet, hands and ears that correspond to specific organs and glands in the body. Practitioners believe that applying pressure to those reflex points promotes health in that organ via the body's energetic pathways. For example, reflexology holds that a specific spot in the arch of the foot corresponds to the bladder point. When a reflexology practitioner uses thumbs or fingers to apply appropriate pressure to this area, it affects bladder functioning.
Reflexology is an ancient practice, thought to have been passed down through an oral tradition, and possibly first recorded as a pictograph on the Egyptian tomb of Ankhamor infeet imprints 2330 BC along with other medical procedures.
Reflexology at a Chiang Mai spa can be used to help restore and maintain the body's natural equilibrium. This gentle therapy encourages the body to work naturally to restore its own healthy balance. In addition to being a relaxing treatment, reflexology is believed to be effective for stress-related conditions, migraine, fertility, sleep disorders and hormonal imbalances. |
