Stella K Wellness/Reflex Therapy

29/04/2026

Love this - thanks 🙏🏼

We often talk about how reflexology feels - calming, grounding, restorative.
But what’s happening underneath that?

A double-blind randomised controlled trial (the gold standard in research) looked at what happens in the body during a reflexology session.

Researchers measured real-time cardiovascular responses in healthy volunteers and found:
✔️ Immediate changes in haemodynamics (how blood flows through the body)
✔️ A measurable effect on cardiac function, specifically the cardiac index
✔️ Effects observed during targeted reflexology on foot areas linked to the heart

In simple terms?
This wasn’t just “feeling relaxed” — the body showed objective, physiological changes in real time.

It’s a powerful reminder that touch therapies like reflexology can have measurable impacts beyond relaxation alone.

📚 Source: Jones et al. (2012) – Reflexology has an acute (immediate) haemodynamic effect in healthy volunteers: A double-blind randomised controlled trial

27/04/2026

Most people ignore the early signs their body gives them… until it turns into something bigger.

Fatigue. Hormonal issues. Anxiety. Digestive problems.

These don’t just happen randomly — your body is trying to communicate with you.

I’ve put together a quick 2-minute self-assessment to help you understand what your body may be struggling with right now.

✨ Based on body signals, emotions & energy patterns
👇 Rate each section and calculate your score:

(Earth / Fire / Wood / Metal / Water)

👉 Which one scored the highest for you?

Comment your top element below OR message me “RESULTS” and I’ll help you understand what it means.

This is often the first step to understanding why you feel the way you do.

(See comments to take the Quizz)

25/04/2026

This is not mine - but really good - so I had to share….. 👣🌼

https://www.instagram.com/p/DVomv9eCHOr/?igsh=YmtnM2o1cHQ2b29q

21/04/2026

Where does your body hold stress… and are you noticing the signs?

Our bodies and emotions are deeply connected — constantly working together to keep us balanced, strong, and well.

For example, when we hold onto anger or frustration, it can place strain on the liver. Over time, that strain may show up as different symptoms — your body’s way of gently asking for attention and care.

But instead of listening, many of us “quiet” these signals with things like:
• Coffee
• Ci******es
• Vapes
• Sugar
• Refined carbs
• Salt
• And other quick fixes

The truth is, your body is always communicating with you.
Not to alarm you — but to guide you.

The real question is… are you listening?💛

10/04/2026

Meridians & Reflex Therapy