Reflexology, also known as zone therapy, is an ancient complimentary medicine involving the application of pressure to the reflex points on the feet and hands. The condition of the foot is considered a reflection of the status of the major body systems: skin, musculoskeletal, nervous and circulatory. Reflexology uses specific techniques, based on the correspondence of the feet with the body systems, to augment holistic well-being.
Clinical Reflexology
Benefits of treatment may include:
- raising energy levels
- boosting circulation
- inducing a deep state of relaxation
- eliminating toxins and elevating blockages in the system
- addressing back pain
- stimulating the central nervous system
- reducing severity of migraines and headaches
- helping to improve cognitive health
- speeding up recovery after an injury or surgery
- providing relief from stress, anxiety and insomnia
Rachael Hose
Clinical Reflexology
Rachael Hose is the Complementary Therapist behind Atlas Therapies who specialises in providing aromatherapy, facial massage and reflexology. Out with running her own practice, Rachael also established the first complementary therapies service in Ross Hall Hospital. Rachael graduated with a Bachelor of Midwifery from Glasgow Caledonian University and went on to work in Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. It was while working as a midwife that she became aware of the benefits of complementary therapies and how many people were beginning to use them to help achieve and maintain wellbeing. Her journey to becoming a therapist continued in Aberdeen where she studied Complementary Therapies and received a Diploma in the subject. Since then she has chosen to specialise in providing complementary therapies to those who are pregnant or are trying to conceive and completed training accredited by the Royal College of Midwives. As a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists, Rachael adheres to the professional Code of Conduct, which means that she is fully insured and committed to professional development and strives to learn new techniques and therapies to provide her clients with the most effective treatments.
For more information see atlastherapies.co.uk or contact rachael@atlastherapies.co.uk