Reflexology



Introduction to Reflexology

Chinese medicine is a great treasure house. Over many centuries practitioners have created many treatments for disease for example, Acupuncture, Acupressure, Tui-Na, Cupping therapy, Moxibustion, Qi Gong and so on. The foot massage is an important component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

Basic Principles of Treatment

The foot massage is also called Reflexology. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine the foot resembles a miniature human body.

Each group of cells of the foot functions in correspondence with a human organ. In other words every organ, gland, and physiological feature has its counterpart in a reflex point in the foot. For this reason it is preferable to treat the whole person by treating the whole foot. By working on the reflection of the nerve end, has direct impact on cellular development. Its impact will multiply when reaching various human organs and adjusting their function such as digestion, growth, nervous reflection, and endocrine and hormone secretion. Treatment of the whole body through the feet is given to correct generalised imbalances as part of the complete reflexology session.

What are the procedures for foot massage?

  1. Before treatment the practitioner will explain what reflexology is and its actions.
  2. Questions about health and disease (case history) will be asked to ascertain the level of injury/disease and the patient's constitution.
  3. This may be followed by an analysis of the patient's tongue. The patient's pulse may also be taken. These two activities ascertain the condition of internal organs.
  4. The patient will be asked to remove their shoes and socks. The treatment is done in supine or seated. The practitioner will instruct the patient what the appropriate position is for the massage.
  5. The patient may be covered with a cotton sheet then various hand and finger techniques will be performed to the reflex zones of the feet.
  6. After the treatment the patient may be advised to increase their water intake to assist the kidney's in the clear out of toxins, which should last up to two days then a return to normal water consumption.

Recipes

Four standard herbal recipes are available for common ailments. A recipe can be made to suit your own needs and constitution.

  1. Recipe 1. Athletes foot, Warts, Tinea, Verrucas, Hard skin, Hard dry skin (with cracks).
  2. Recipe 2. Poor circulation, Rheumatoid arthritis.
  3. Recipe 3. Poor circulation, poor energy.
  4. Recipe 4. Poor circulation, Diabetes, Hard dry skin.

The herbs are ingested through the ‘Acu points’ of the feet rather than experiencing the bitter taste in the mouth. What are the benefits?

Benefits

Foot massage offers a wide range of benefits, both physiological as well as psychological, for all the systems of the body.

  1. Stress, Anxiety and Tension
  2. Headache and Migraine
  3. Diabetes and Low energy
  4. Back pain and Sciatica
  5. Rheumatism and Arthritis
  6. I.B.S. Constipation and Diarrhoea
  7. Menopause and Hot flushes

Treatments Time Cost

Foot Massage 30 mins £25

Foot Massage 45 mins £35

Foot Massage and Soak 1 Hour £40

Foot/Hand Neck & Shoulders 1½ Hours £45

About Simon James:

Master Simon James is an experienced Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner with over 10 years experience.

Photo: Tui-Na Department Zhe Jiang Provincial Hospital of TCM Master Simon James and Doctor Li Hang (Director)

As well as running his own Martial Arts Institute, he is a member of both the International Guild of Professional Practitioners and Register of Chinese Herbal Practitioners. Simon practices therapies ranging from Qi Gong to Chinese Herbal Medicine. He is a martial arts Master and specialises in Tui-Na, Reflexology Herbs and acupuncture. Simon runs a busy clinic and supervises training courses at ‘Oriental Therapies’ in East London. ‘He also runs educational courses at ‘Eastlea Learning Zone’ as part of an urban regeneration initiative. Finally, Simon organises annual Study Trips to China which are attended by other therapists to study acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, massage and Tai Chi. Simon is a facilitator of foreign students at TCM hospitals in Hang Zhou City for Tui-Na clinical practice.

Qualifications/Professional Membership:

  1. Director U.K. Tui-Na Association
  2. Member of the International Guild of Professional Practitioners
  3. Member of Register for Chinese Herbal Medicine
  4. Member of European Herbal Practitioners Association
  5. TUI-NA CERT CHINA
  6. TUI-NA Reflexology CERT CHINA
  7. Chairman International Body, Mind and Spirit Institute

Cancellation Fees

Should you wish to change the time of your appointment, please give me sufficient time so that I can offer that booking to other patients. The -full consultation fee will be charged unless that I receive at least 24 hours notice.

Appointments at Oriental Therapies

98a Hermon Hill, South Woodford, E18

Foot Massage 30 mins £25
Foot Massage 45 mins £30
Foot Massage and Soak 1 Hour £40
Foot/Hand Neck & Shoulders 1½ Hours £45

Advice line
0208 989 6322
or
07961 948 198
email: info@oriental-therapies.com