Reflexology
woltuing and balancing, the cranial reflexology massage
What is reflexology?
Reflexology is a whole-body reflexology treatment that uses advanced natural healing techniques. The sensible combination of different reflexology techniques creates a holistic and natural treatment concept, which is even more comprehensive and effective than the treatment of the foot reflex zones alone. Depending on the symptoms, one or more of the following treatment methods can be used:
- Massage of the characteristic muscles
- Techniques for adjusting instead of setting vertebrae and joints
- Postisometric relaxation
- Foot reflexology
- Hand reflexology massage
- Cranial reflexology massage
- Ear reflexology massage
- Cupping
- Wraps and packs
Reflexology includes gentle stretching of muscle and joint connections, massage of corresponding characteristic muscles with fascia/connective tissue and cupping massage techniques, as well as specific pressure and massage techniques to stimulate the reflex zones on the feet, hands, skull and ears. In addition, developmentally embryologically relevant skin and reflex zones throughout the body can be treated by massaging, cupping, wrapping or packing.
Fields of application:
- muscular tensions
- Back pain
- Shoulder/neck pain
- Stomach and intestinal complaints
- Stress and tension
- General exhaustion
- Menopausal symptoms (hormonal imbalances)
- Menstrual cramps, PMS
- Whiplash
- Headache and migraine
- Circulation problems
- Sleep disorders
- Allergies
- Lymphatic complaints (reflex lymphatic treatment)
- Scar removal
and much more
History of the development of reflexology
Reflex zones are located next to the feet, also on the hands, ears and skull
Reflexology, like foot reflexology, is based on the theory and science that certain areas of the body on the feet, hands, ears, and skull, as well as developmental-embryological areas of the skin (cells), are associated with corresponding body functions, organs, glands, muscles, and body parts.
The reflex cupping zones and characteristic muscles are largely based on embryology and the specialization of cells during cell division, and the development of the fetus in the womb. These divide into ectoderm, mesoderm and entoderm.
- The skin (dermatome), nervous system (neurotome) and skeleton (sclerotome) form from the ectoderm.
- Connective tissue (fascia) and musculature (myotome) form from the mesoderm.
- Vessels (vasotome) and internal organs (enterotome) form from the endoderm.
Thus, since these originated from the same cell compound or are innervated by the same spinal nerve, it is possible to classify them into corresponding body segments and reflex zones.
The reflex zones on hands and feet, on the other hand, are based on the theory and observation of Dr. Wiliam Henry Fitzgerald that hands and feet are a microcosm of the entire organism (body), in which all organs, muscles, glands and other parts of the body are found in corresponding reflex zones.
This explanation is not exhaustive, and is therefore only intended to give a rough insight into the principle of function and effect of reflex zone massage.
Mode of action of a reflexology massage
Cupping of reflex skin zones is a time-honored and natural treatment method used by naturopaths.
Specific stimulation of reflexive body zones (through pressure, massage, cupping, wraps or packs) causes reactions in the corresponding body systems, resulting in relaxation or stimulation. This initiates a gradual return to inner balance. Reflexology can therefore have positive effects on both body functions, muscles and psyche.
The muscles, organs, glands, nerves and body parts connected to the skin and reflex zones are better supplied with blood, stimulated or relaxed. Displaced vertebrae of the cervical, thoracic or lumbar spine can gently settle back into their natural position and joints move more freely.
Self-regulatory body functions of the organs and body glands are additionally re-activated and harmonized. As a result, blocked energies in the entire body can be released again, any YIN/YANG imbalances can be balanced and mental and physical states of tension can be reduced and brought into balance.
Treatment procedure reflexology
1. recording of personal data and anamnesis
2. brief discussion of the patient's condition, personal issues and complaints
3. visual and tactile findings, localization of scars and conspicuous skin areas
4. reflective treatment of the reflex zones, if necessary cupping zones and characteristic muscles
5. final discussion
Treatment duration
Please plan enough time to arrive and for the treatment to experience the treatment success without time pressure and to be able to relax completely.
As a rule, a reflex zone massage lasts between 60 and 90 minutes, especially in the case of possible scar removal and during the initial anamnesis.
