The Benefits of hand reflexology
Hand reflexology can be an alternative or an aid to foot reflexology. Hands are easily accessible and can be worked anytime, anywhere. It is also excellent for the client to learn the reflex routine appropriate to them and use this to assist them between visits for relaxation or areas of the body that they feel are congested.
- It’s cost effective as the duration of time to complete the hands is quicker (allow 30 minutes in total)
- Easy to access, nothing to remove except your jewellery.
- Still completes the whole body system for improved circulation and general well being
- Client can work their own hands (very good for headache, neck or back pain)
- If your feet cannot be worked for any particular reason (eg you may not like having your feet touched) you can receive the same benefits through stimulating the reflexes on the hands.
Hand reflexology can also be very beneficial for people working constantly with their hands for example in the IT field. With this type of work it would be advantageous to have hand reflexology sessions to help avoid conditions such as RSI, as reflexology would help to improve circulation to the arms and wrists. Regular hand exercises would also be very beneficial to people in this line of work. The reflexologist will use a combination of relaxing stretches and reflexology techniques.
Workplace sessions can be organised where a reflexologist can go in for a morning and work each employee. This has often resulted in positive feedback indicating a more relaxed workplace and has been known to enhance work performance and productivity.
Good health !!
Marita Reynolds. © Copyright 2009