Acupressure-Reflexology

Acupressure and Reflexology:

“balance and well-being in both body and mind are integral aspects of spiritual development and the foundation for deeper practices.  We cannot ignore the body to find the spirit.  Rather the body is our vehicle for realizing the spirit” ~ Dr. David Frawley, Dr. Subhash Ranade, Dr. Avinash Lele, Ayurveda and Marma Therapy

Both acupressure and reflexology are forms of alternative medicine, along with yoga therapy.  Rana has combined the benefits of these modalities into a signature treatment, Acu Reflexology.

The Reflexology Association of Canada defines reflexology as: A natural healing art based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet, hands and ears and their referral areas within zone related areas, which correspond to every part, gland and organ of the body. Through application of pressure on these reflexes without the use of tools, creams or lotions, the feet being the primary area of application, reflexology relieves tension, improves circulation and helps promote the natural function of the related areas of the body. [1]

Acupressure and acupuncture share the same active points (also called trigger points, acu points, acupressure points, or acupuncture points). The ancient Chinese developed system of active points stimulation over 5,000 years ago. The active points are located on imaginary lines called meridians. Accordingly, the points are referred to by the meridian they are located on and consecutive number of point on that meridian.

The ancient Chinese believed that life energy chi (pronounced chee) flows through these meridians. In a healthy person the energy flow trough meridians is unobstructed. The blockade of chi flow results in an illness. The Chinese believed that active points stimulation clears the meridians and improves the flow of energy.

The western medical science only begins to understand the mechanisms responsible for positive effects of active points stimulation. Stimulation of active points is thought to lead to increased release of endorphins. Endorphin is a natural body painkiller. Endorphin and morphine are chemically different molecules but, by coincidence, they have very similar 3-dimensional shape. This similarity in shape allows morphine to bind the endorphin receptor, reduce pain, and induce feeling of happiness. Thus endorphin released by acupressure stimulation may lead to relaxation and normalization of body functions. (2)

In this 60-minute fusion treatment, the client remains fully clothed. The feet are a gateway to the nervous system. In this treatment, the feet are cleaned, followed by pressure point therapy, foot massage and neck release. This accesses and frees up tensions stored in the body and mind, while promoting deep state of relaxation and stress-relief.

Other benefits are:

-Reduced anxiety

-Diminish back pain

-Relief of fatigue and insomnia (client usually falls into deep relaxation)

-Helps with stress-induced headaches

-Relief from menstrual cramps, indigestion

-Perfect for people who are go go go:  let go let go let go!

**The clinic practices only ethical and therapeutic therapies

The number of sessions and frequency will vary per person.

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