What it’s all about…

The term ‘reflexology’ is relatively new, however the practise of working holistically on a person’s feet and hands is embedded in ancient cultures. It’s difficult to pinpoint one person or country to the development of Reflexology. Evidence dating back to 2,500BC from Ancient Egyptian tombs show people receiving hand and foot treatments. Additionally, it can be linked to traditional Chinese and Indian medicine.

The development of Reflexoglogy as we know it today is accredited to Eunice Ingham, also celebrated as the Mother of Reflexology. Through her works, she created charts which mapped out the feet. These charts are still used today.

Babies feet, being much smaller than an adults, are yet to fully develop and therefore are often more receptive to reflexology. 

What are the benefits of baby reflexology?

- Balances the whole body

- Alleviates common ailments such as wind, colic and constipation 

- Helps to regulate and strengthen baby's digestive and respiratory systems and stimulate circulatory and nervous systems

- Promotes circulation and lymphatic drainage

- Promotes relaxation

- Improves quality of sleep

- Improves skin conditions, such as nappy rash 

- Eases teething issues

In my reflexology classes, you will add an additional skill to your parenting toolkit to help alleviate common baby ailments. You will learn a ‘general maintenance’ routine for overall well-being as well as 6 specific routines which range from supporting baby’s teething troubles and digestive difficulties to alleviating cough and colds.