The belief that pressing
on various " reflex
points " along
the foot is a type of
treatment that relieves
symptoms in any part
of the body started
in the early 1900 though
the idea that manipulating
the feet is a healing
process originated in
the olden times among
the Egyptians, Chinese,
Japanese and Indians.
Today,
many reflexologists
believe that manipulation
of the feet is indeed
a kind of therapy that
alleviate stress related
problems as well as
headache and even migraine,
digestive disorders,
sometimes used for neurological
symptoms and for opening
of the blood vessels
to improve circulation
in the entire body which
has been satisfactory
proven to great number
of people. Reflexology
is accepted around the
world.
Techniques:
While body massage applies
a rubbing motion, reflexologists
uses the fingers to
apply pressure to specific
points in the foot that
is thought to be related
to the health problem.
Powdet maybe used to
ease manipulation of
the feet.
At
Chaophya Vej, we do
have staff that are
skilled practitioner
of reflexology