The Gateways to the Body - Hands & Feet

Overworked, overused, and frequently overlooked, our hands and feet take a tremendous amount of abuse each and every day of our lives. There is very little that we do that does not involve our hands and our feet or both. Practitioners of Reflexology follow maps of the entire body on the soles of the feet and the palms of the hand. Depending upon where pressure is applied, these therapists can address specific organ systems and work on particular conditions. Much the same is true of those who practice Acupuncture and Acupressure. Pressure is applied or a needle is inserted at particular points on the feet and hands. These specific points are located on the meridians or energy pathways of the body according to Eastern Medicine and are associated with specific organs and organ systems. By stimulating these points, the practitioner can evoke a particular positive response from the body and bring the energy and the systems back into balance. Some of the most powerful Acupuncture points of the body, the Jing points, are located on the fingers and toes.

We do not have the credentials to say that we are either Reflexologists or Acupressurists and we want to make sure that you understand that our hand and foot massages are not Reflexology or Acupressure. We do, however, follow some of the principles and utilize some of the techniques from both of those modalities. When combined with aromatherapy and preceded by our 30 minute detox foot bath, we can address the entire body while only touching the hands and the feet. The result is a surprisingly powerful massage session that leaves you very relaxed and calm. It is quite common that we will have to wake you up to let you know that the session has been completed.

Our signature hand and foot massages are designed to calm and relax the entire body, sooth the joints, and restore an overall sense of well-being. Our goal is to assist in reestablishing overall balance in the body which will allow things to function properly. The effects of our hand and foot massage include lessening of pain and soreness in the joints, renewed energy, clear mind, sharper vision, decreased anxiety, better sleep, and a pleasant disposition.

Clients remain clothed for these sessions. Only the shoes and socks come off and we ask that you remove any jewelry on the hands or feet that it is possible to remove.