Reflexology is the physical act of applying pressure to the feet & hands with specific thumb, finger and hand techniques. It is based on a system of zones and reflex areas that reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands with a premise that such work effects a physical change to the body. At Alternatives in Health Care's Detox Therapy Spas, you will soak your feet in warm water first , then we rub on an exfoliating cream, followed by your session using a botanical rehydrating hand and foot lotion.









Understanding how the reflexology technique works requires a basic understanding of the nervous system. When pressure is applied to the feet, this pressure generates a signal which travels through the peripheral nervous system to the central nervous system. It is then processed in various regions of the brain. After that, the sensation is relayed to the organs of the body, where the necessary adjustments in allocation of resources are made. After all this has occurred, a response is made and sent out to the motor system. That message is then sent forward and used to adjust overall tension level or tone of the body.

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