This wellness treatment combines two firm favourites of my clients at The Retreat. It’s the perfect remedy for releasing stress and tension that accumulates in the upper body, followed by the profoundly relaxing therapeutic benefits of reflexology. You’ll emerge from this treatment feeling utterly relaxed and rooted. 

Reflexology 

Reflexology is a type of therapy that uses gentle pressure on specific points along your feet to help you feel better. The theory is that this eases stress and that it helps your body work better. 

The way reflexology connects spots on the outside of your body to the inside is a bit like acupressure and acupuncture. And while reflexologists do use their hands, it isn’t a form of massage. 

Benefits of Reflexology 

Reflexology may help you feel less stressed, more relaxed and more energised. 

Some people with medical conditions find that they feel less pain and discomfort. 

How does Reflexology work 

There are different theories about how Reflexology actually works, but the main concept is that the different areas of the feet are all linked to specific body parts, and that putting pressure on one area of the foot can have effect on the organ that it corresponds with. 

One theory that dates back to the 19th Century suggests that Reflexology works by stimulating the nervous system. Pressing on areas of the feet in a calming way stimulates the nerves there, which sends a messsge to the central nervous system. This helps to relax the body and has positive effects on your breathing, blood flow and immune response. 

Indian Head Massage 

Indian head massage as the name indicates, originated from India and is a beautiful traditional practice that is now immensely popular in Western cultures.

Indian head massage focuses on massaging acupressure points along the head, neck and shoulders often using circular massage strokes.

It originates from an Indian alternative medicine system called Ayurveda, whereby it is believed that the mind and body are intricately connected and thus can influence one another. Through this theory, it is understood that Indian head massage cannot only reduce headaches and improve physical well being, but it can also improve mental and emotional wellness too. 

The benefits of Indian head massage 

There are so many benefits to Indian head massage, here are just a few :

* promotes hair growth by increasing oxygen in the hair follicles which stimulates growth and health 

* ⁠prevents headaches and migraines by releasing built up tension in the head and neck area and relieving muscle stiffness 

* ⁠renews and balances energy levels by working with the three higher chakras 

* ⁠relieves symptoms of depression and anxiety through relaxation 

* ⁠boosts memory capabilities by relieving stress and quieting the mind 

* ⁠stimulates lymphatic drainage by circulating blood to the neck area 

* ⁠better sleep by reducing stress

* ⁠improves circulation of the cerebral spinal fluid 

Finally some interesting facts about Indian head massage 

* soothes the sinuses - as well as being great for headaches, Indian head massage is good for sinus troubles 

* ⁠refreshes tired eyes - with a lot of our time spent staring a screens our eyes suffer strain. Indian head massage is one way to relieve eye strain.

Fancy a treatment that de-stresses and energises your body than this treatment is just perfect.