Ready for some reflexology?

Currently, our massage therapists are trying their hands (and feet) at reflexology and we will be adding it to our menu in March. For those not familiar with this modality, our friends over at Seattle Reflexology & Massage Center have summed it up nicely:

Reflexology is based on the principle that the feet, hands and ears are microcosms (mini-maps) of all systems of the body. Specific manual pressure to any of the microcosms stimulates the corresponding part (reflex) of the body as well as the nervous system. Focused stimulation of the reflexes helps release stagnant toxins, thereby reducing stress on the body.

Still not sure? Well, here are a few more tid-bits to put your mind at ease. A 2007 study published by the Oncology Nursing Society found that " [after receiving] foot reflexology, patients experienced a significant decrease in pain intensity and anxiety." (Vol.34,Num. 1/2007). Another small-scale study conducted on patients with "congenital anomalies of limbs development and trauma consequences" found that "reflexotherapy [i.e. reflexology] can accelerate the process of patients' rehabilitation" (Saratov Journal of Medical Scientific Research 2008).

As always, we practice our new modalities on each other. So you can rest assured that we won't be introducing anything to our clients that we haven't already tried on each other (and LOVED).