Reflexology: The Journey From Sole to Soul

The first time I experienced foot reflexology, I felt a profound sense of calm come over my body, mind, and soul. I couldn't believe how quickly I fell asleep. I took a one-hour nap, which was incredibly refreshing. Peggy, my reflexologist, worked on my feet the whole time. She "walked" the soles of my feet, going through the intricate parts of my body via reflex points. It was the start of my journey; I began the transition from working with my husband laying flooring and bathroom wall construction to the world of reconstructing body systems through the feet.

Reflexology doesn't just connect your soles to your bodily systems; it can also connect you to your soul. Good health can connect you with a sense of peace, a sense of wholeness, and harmony. When your body is in good health, your soul can radiate peace. A one-hour reflexology session can give you - your body, mind, and soul - the opportunity for a bit of peace. So, how exactly does reflexology work?

In Foot Reflexology, a certified reflexologist will use thumb/finger walking over the whole foot. They cover the whole foot, from heel to toes, both sides of the ankles, and the top of the foot. Doing so will touch and work every system of in your body. Those systems include:

• The Nervous System This system is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and central nervous system, and peripheral nervous system. Collectively, they are responsible for controlling and coordinating bodily functions.

• The Digestive System Often referred to as the "first brain," the digestive tract regulates the entire digestive tract through the enteric nervous system. This complex neural network has the ability to function somewhat independently of the central nervous system. The tract starts in the mouth, heading to the stomach and intestines, and ending with the expulsion of waste.

• The Cardiovascular System Also known as the circulatory system, includes the heart, arteries, and veins, which deliver oxygen and nutrients to the body while removing toxins.

• The Respiratory System This system consists of the lungs and airways that bring oxygen into the body and remove carbon dioxide from the body.

• The Lymphatic System: Lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels help the body fight infection and maintain fluid balance within the body.

• The Immune System The body's defender. This system fights against infections and diseases using lymphocytes and antibodies.

• The Endocrine System A set of glands that produce and release hormones. They are the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands. Hormones regulate various bodily processes to help us maintain balance and good health.

• The Reproductive System For both men and women has the primary purpose of having children.

• The Skeletal System Bones and joints provide us with more than just the ability to move; they also provide support and protection for our bodies. For example, the rib cage protects the heart and lungs. (As I am typing this, my granddaughter is dancing around singing the foot bone is connected to the leg bone.)

• The Muscular System This system enables movement and maintains posture. Good movement helps all the other systems function properly. Involuntary muscles, like the heart, move without any decision making. Voluntary muscles are the ones that our brain controls through the thought process. Limb muscles move this way.

• The Integumentary System This is the protector of the body from external damage. It regulates your body temperature. The parts of the system your skin, hair, and nails.

  
  

Let me help you connect your soles to your soul. Reflexology can offer you a chance to soothe and support all of the above systems and may give you the time to relax and feel the sense of peace you have been missing. If you would like more information or to book a one-hour session, reach out to me here, I would love to chat with you about your needs.

A map of reflex points on the soles of the feet and the systems they connect to.