19/05/2026
With the exception of a few specific health reasons why reflexology may not be appropriate, as a therapy, reflexology is for everyone.
From conversations with new clients, I guess there are some misconceptions about what reflexology is. It’s not uncommon for people to view reflexology as either a foot massage or a beauty treatment. It is neither.
There is an element of massage within the treatment session, incorporating the benefits of positive touch and relaxation, but the treatment itself is so much more than that.
Based on the theory that there are reflex points on the feet (hands, face and ears) that correspond to all parts of the body, its organs and systems, trained reflexologists work these specific points with a range of skilled and purposeful techniques to support the body’s systems to return to a state of natural balance.
My own treatments are based only on the feet.
Reflexology has been found to reduce the body’s stress responses in a natural and healthy way, releasing tension, improving mood, aiding sleep and promoting mental and physical wellbeing.
Bearing this in mind, when you think of the number of chronic illnesses and symptoms that can result from or be exacerbated by long term exposure to the body’s own stress responses (eg. heart disease, musculoskeletal problems, digestive disorders, hormone imbalances, anxiety and depression, etc), then it makes absolute sense to regularly incorporate a complementary therapy that reduces stress responses into your wellbeing maintenance routine.
Of course, you don’t need to be feeling stressed to enjoy or benefit from reflexology. It may just be that it's simply time to treat yourself to some self care!
Some of my clients say that their reflexology treatment “just makes everything feel better” and who doesn’t want to feel like that?
If reflexology hasn’t been your go-to wellbeing treatment before, then I hope you might consider giving it a try.
Thank you
Mandy
www.reflexologywithmandy.co.uk
07761 988600
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