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First developed in 1997 by American Ziggie Bergman, the Zone Face Lift has quickly become the number one way for anyone seeking to look their best the natural way, without invasive cosmetic surgery or botox. Many people claim that a Zone Face Lift can make you look 10 years younger, restoring your youthful natural glow. It also leaves you feeling calmer, more relaxed and with a greater sense of wellbeing.

What is a Zone Face Lift?

A Zone Face Lift is a combination of treatments designed to reduce wrinkles and frown lines, combat puffiness and tightness, as well as stimulating the natural healing powers of your facial muscles and tissues.

The combination of treatments, usually carried out over 12 weeks includes: facial reflexology, Rose crystal quartz spheres, Japanese facelift massage, Native American pressure point massage, traditional Chinese facial Gua Sha, and facial rollers to smooth and sculpt the skin to leave you feeling fresher, rejuvenated and blissfully calm.

Apart from being non-invasive, a Zone Face lift offers so many more benefits than just making you look your best self. Here are just a few:

Improves lymphatic drainage

By using reflexology to stimulate the lymphatic system, blockages are prevented and toxins are removed from your system, leaving you with clearer, less puffy skin.

Calming and uplifting

Facial reflexology gives you all the benefits of foot reflexology, leaving you feeling more relaxed and bringing your body back into balance, improving your overall sense of wellbeing, reducing stress and anxiety.

Improves acne and clear sebaceous glands

A Zone Face Lift is a complete detox for your face, unblocking your pores, improving circulation, and it can also reduce scarring and alleviate a range of skin complaints in some, including acne.

Relieves tension in the face, neck and shoulders

We wear the effects of a stressful life in our faces, and we carry it in our neck and shoulders. A Zone Face Lift releases the tension and emotion from your face, as well as relieving tension from your neck and shoulders too, making you feel lighter and calmer.

Evens out pigmentation and skin tone

Using a jade gua sha stone and roller your skin is decongested, improving your blood flow and circulation. This helps to even out your skin tone and pigmentation, restoring your natural glow.

Summary

Too many people are turning to cosmetic surgery, such as Botox to address the way they look and to tighten and smoothen their skin. But with a Zone Face Lift you get all the benefits of Botox, plus the added benefit of a total detox, clean pores, and improved circulation. After your treatments, there are no scars, just a greater sense of calm and wellbeing. If you are interested in a Zone Face Lift, please get in touch.

More people are turning to reflexology as a way to maintain natural health and wellbeing. In
recent times, it has gained so much momentum and credibility that it is widely available through
hospitals and GP surgeries as a natural therapy to help the body heal and recover. Sadly, there
are still many sceptics who consider reflexology an alternative therapy and question the benefits
it can offer, despite there being a wealth of evidence to the contrary.

So, here are my top 3 reflexology misconceptions that some people have that will better inform
you exactly what reflexology is and how it can benefit you.

It’s just a massage, right?

Wrong. While reflexology uses some massage techniques to warm up the muscles and prepare
you for treatment, it is so much more than a massage. It uses systematic pressure to restore
your body’s natural healthy balance. While it is as relaxing as massage, by applying stimulation
and pressure reflex points corresponding to organs and systems of the body, it can offer you
relief from pain, increased circulation, reduced tension, providing a balanced internal energy
flow.

Reflexology hurts

Although reflexology does mean that firm pressure is applied, this should never be painful. As a
reflexologist, I am sensitive and responsive, maintaining good communication with my clients so
they can let me know if I need to reduce the amount of pressure I am applying.

Generally, reflexology is a gentle therapy, so any tenderness may come from particular reflex
points that need extra pressure to restore balance. However, for many clients who have medical
conditions require a lighter, gentler pressure.

Reflexology can diagnose illness

First and foremost, reflexology is a complementary therapy, and it does not replace conventional
medicine and should never be used in place of seeking medical advice. A reflexologist cannot
diagnose illness or disease, or claim to replace prescribed medicine.

A professional reflexologist can identify areas of concern and suggest a client consult a doctor
for further investigation. However, as reflexology is a holistic therapy, treating the person and not
their condition, so any problem areas identified could be affected by a range of different factors.

Hopefully, I have gone some way to dispelling some of the misconceptions that surround
reflexology. For many clients, reflexology is a way to restore the body’s natural balance,
stimulating the body’s natural ability to heal and recover. For more information about reflexology
and how it can help you, please get in touch.

What Is Reflexology? 

Reflexology is multi-strand medical practice and therapy that involves applying pressure and massages to specific reflex points on the feet and hands to relieve pain in other parts of the body and treat illness.

What Is The Difference Between Reflexology Therapy And Massage Therapy?

Reflexology is centred on using different techniques like thumb movements just on reflex points in the hands, feet and ears to improve the body functions internally or from the inside out. In contrast, massage therapy works to improve and relieve the whole structure of the body from stresses externally by stimulating larger muscle groups.

History Of Reflexology

Early practices similar to reflexology have been documented from historical times in Egypt and China. However, modern-day reflexology evolved from these ancient techniques resembling reflexology. It was introduced to the US by a medical doctor, William H. Fitzgerald, who specialised in healthcare for the ear, throat and nose. In time, Eunice Ingham, a physiotherapist from the 1940s, modified it to zone therapy reflexology which is widely used as the basis for reflexology today.

Theories Of Reflexology And How It Works

Zone theory is the primary belief that reflexology operates on. It holds that the body has ten different zones linked to different body parts, mapped out on the hand, feet and ear. Zone theory makes an assertion that touching each finger and toe allows access to body parts allocated to the corresponding zone. In reflexology, all the body parts correlate to points on the hands, feet and ears called reflex points. Reflexologists use these reflex points in the hands, feet and ear to trace corresponding body parts where pressure needs to apply. 

In addition, reflexology practised in ancient China was based on the belief in Qi. It is considered the life force that is held by the body internally. Qi is the underlying principle in traditional Chinese medicine. According to this belief, stress and other factors can block it, causing an imbalance in the body that can cause illness. In traditional Chinese therapy, reflexology practitioners release pressure on pressure points on the body to unblock Qi. This will help maintain a balance in the body and rid the body of any disease. 

Types Of Reflexology 

Reflexology is actively evolving and has branched into new therapeutic practices and techniques like the Two Shur method, universal method, and hot stone reflexology that still aim at promoting good health and well-being. Nonetheless, most practitioners use these methods of reflexology globally. 

• Foot reflexology; The stimulation of the feet to activate the mapped zones and provide health benefits.
• Hand reflexology; The stimulation of pressure points in the hands to provide health benefits to other parts of the body.
• Ear reflexology; This is the stimulation of the auricle of the pinna for health conditions in other parts of the body.

What Are The Benefits Of Reflexology?

Reflexology can create deep relaxation for many stressed bodies by releasing tension and restoring balance to the body. Reflexology can also be used as a complementary treatment for asthma, diabetes, cancer treatment or chemotherapy, headaches, premenstrual syndrome and sinusitis. 

Some other reported benefits of reflexology include;

• treating depression 
• decreased high blood pressure
• improved circulation 
• rid the body of toxins
• boost immune system 
• recover from back and joint problems 
• treat colds 

Stress, anxiety and tension can take a toll on your health and cause you to feel overwhelmed, tired, and sick. You’ll be less productive, happy and motivated to face everyday challenges, but with reflexology, you can reverse the effects and live a more meaningful and fulfilling life. 

Reflexology is the act of applying pressure to different points on a person’s feet, hands, face or ears to eliminate stress and tension throughout the body. Reflexology can help with:

• Stress relief
• Anxiety release
• Improved sleep patterns
• Improved health
• Improved quality of life

Reduced Stress and Anxiety

Many people work long hours in unconducive conditions, leading to high levels of stress, anxiety, and tension. Such conditions are not healthy for the body or mind. 

Reflexology can reduce these effects by stimulating all the nerve endings in your feet and hands that connect with every part of your body through reflex points. When a therapist applies pressure to the reflex points, endorphins are released, reducing stress and tension.

Improved Blood Circulation 

Your body needs nutrients and enough oxygen to function correctly, and without adequate blood circulation, body cells will weaken or die. Reflexology increases blood circulation by applying pressure to specific reflex points on the body, prompting them to work better.

In simple terms, increased circulation means more oxygen to the cells leading to better health. You’ll be physically fit when there is improved blood circulation, eliminating toxins. 

Improved Immune Function

Your immune system is your body’s natural defence against stress, pain and sickness. Reflexology can help improve your immune system’s function by supporting its normal operations and preventing any further decline in cell activity. 

Through reflexology, your body gets enough nutrients, including oxygen, to stay healthy, fighting off ailments. Also, toxins don’t build up in the system, and wounds heal faster because the cells can readily access the nutrients needed to rebuild. 

Reduced Instances of Headaches and Migraines

Most headaches and migraines are a result of stress and tension. Reflexology can help reduce the frequency of these headaches by releasing stress and anxiety in your body, decreasing their occurrence. You’ll also sleep better and minimise muscle tension which can also cause migraines. Even when you have a headache, having a reflexology treatment can reduce or eliminate the pain. 

Better Brain Function

Your brain needs a sufficient and consistent supply of oxygen to function. Note that the brain is connected to every part and function in your body, and when neurotransmitters are not working correctly, it takes longer for the brain to receive and decode information.

It means that you’ll be slower when making decisions or carrying out tasks. Reflexology can help unclog neural pathways and enhance blood circulation to the brain. The mind is clearer and more focused, leading to better cognitive function.

Strengthened Nervous System

Reflexology also works on your autonomic nervous system that regulates bodily functions like heart rate, breathing, digestion and urination. The treatment restores balance by regulating these systems and increasing the oxygenation of all cells in the body. 

Reflexology treatment can help pregnant women have a less challenging pregnancy and delivery. You’ll feel less tired and sleep better after the treatment. Note that children, too, can benefit from reflexology. 

As you’ll find out, there are many benefits of reflexology treatment when carried out by an expert.