Reflexology + Lymph Drainage (RLD)
Reflexology is about engaging with the whole person, acknowledging the uniqueness of how their body has organized itself and encouraging the flow of energy to nourish all systems of the body and adjust accordingly.
This way of working with the body can help a person
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alleviate or resolve headaches and migraines
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improve the quality sleep
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improve circulation
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strengthen the health of organs and glands
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strengthen the immune system
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find relief from acute and chronic pain
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with pinched nerves and tight muscles
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address chronic infection like sinusitis
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manage respiratory conditions like asthma
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detoxify and support the lymphatic system
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better manage a chronic condition
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balance their hormones
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strengthen their overall health and resilience
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experience more inner balance and vitality
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strengthen human connection
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support the root chakra and inhabit their body
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alleviate anxiety, depression
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feel recharged and embodied
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deepen their connection to the earth
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feel comforted towards the end of life
But what exactly is Reflexology?
Our inner landscape with its organs, joints, glands, sensory organs, nerves, merdians and body zones is mapped out on the sole, top and sides of the feet in the form of a reflex points. Reflexology is about stimulating these reflex points embedded in the fascia to help improve the function of and blood flow to the respective part of the body. But it goes beyond that.
There is also a global response. The nervous system as a whole can settle and return to the goldi lock zone of just right. In turn all other systems in the body are enabled to function more optimally. This also encompasses our mental and emotional state that influences and is at the same time informed by the physical state of the body. Energetically, Reflexology awakens greater harmony in the inner world and in the relationship with the outer world.
Receiving Reflexology, especially in regular intervals, you may notice
𖦹 sleeping better
𖦹 better digestion
𖦹 less pain
𖦹 more energy and vitality
𖦹 better circulation
𖦹 less tension
𖦹 renewed zest for life
𖦹 better mood and clarity
Did you know that there are thousands of nerves endings and sensory receptors in the feet? They provide the brain with information about touch, pressure, texture and stretch. The brain uses this information for balance, posture and movement.
Reflexology can help free up nerve endings that are congested and de-sensitize the receptors in the fascial tissue and offer new information for the brain to work with. This may especially be of benefits if you are experiencing neuropathy like symptoms, leg cramps or struggle with balance.
Freed up nerve endings and open energy pathways also mean space for energy and blood to flow. Think of grounding barefoot outside - when the congested nerve terminals are addressed, the electrical contact between the energy pathways and the ground is more condusive and we can receive the full flow of Gaia's healing energy.
Reflexology Lymph Drainage (RLD)
A special area of Reflexology is Reflexology Lymph Drainage. RLD can be especially valuable for people who are experiencing auto-immune conditions or lymphodema. Often, one treatment can make a (profound) difference.
With a unique sequence that focuses on the lympthatic reflex points on the feet, we can affect it to function better and improve lymph drainage from places in the body where it's stuck, such as in the legs/ankles and arms.
RLD can be integrated into a regular Reflexology session or can be the sole focus of a session. I have found it to be adding a whole new dimension in its ability to address congestion and stimulate the body to set a healing process in motion.
If you are struggling with Lymphoedema know that RLD can often help quickly and effectively with
𖦹 swollen limbs (e.g. due to breast cancer treatment)
𖦹 swollen joints post-surgery, e.g. ankle surgery)
The treatment is very gentle. There is no need to use a lot of pressure, as the lymph system responds to light touch. Many people find it very relaxing and calming. When the lymph impeded in its natural flow, like a stagnant pond instead of a fresh creek, also means that energy got stuck.
As a fluid medium, the lymph is not only carrier of white blood cells to help ward off bacteria and viruses, but also the river in which emotions and life force flow. With RLD, we are helping the body to clear the pathways of the river that have become congested so that flow can be restored. In the process, it is not uncommon to feel emotions surface. They can now be felt and re-integrated.
RLD can help if you are experiencing
𖦹 Arthritis
𖦹 Asthma
𖦹 Allergies
𖦹 Eczema
𖦹 Chronic fatique
𖦹 Chronic infections
We are all unique, and so is our healing proces and the way our body responds to new stimuli. Some people notice changes after one session. Others, will feel most optimally supported by one treatment once a month. But like everything, it's different for everybody. One session on its own can be very effective, however, as a guidepost, an initial sequence of four 1-hour RLD treatments over the course of 2 to 4 weeks can lead to more sustainable change.
𖦹 Fibromyalgia
𖦹 Multiple Sclerosis
𖦹 Sinus problems
𖦹 Migraines and Headaches
𖦹 Premenstrual Syndrome
Appointments take place in the comfort of your home (accommodation or care-home) in Nanaimo and Parksville. I would love to hear from you: somandsoul@protonmail.com
$105/hour
~ I acknowledge and am grateful to the Snaw Naw and Nuneymuxv First Nations on whose traditional lands I live, play, learn and practice.~