Therapeutic reflexology: its benefits and how it works
Did you know that therapeutic reflexologists don’t work only on the feet? Therapeutic reflexologist Marinda Nel discusses the value of reflexology regarding acute and chronic conditions, preventative care, recovery and stress-related problems. Apart from physical manipulation of the reflexes, relaxation exercises, lifestyle and emotional aspects are addressed.
Marinda Nel
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In ep. 94 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear and Helpful, Marinda touches on
how she got involved in reflexology
what a complementary therapy is
a definition of therapeutic reflexology
how reflexology calms down the autonomic nervous system
how improved circulation accelerates healing
the causes - e.g. stress - and effects of imbalances in the body
to which conditions or illnesses reflexology is suited
how therapeutic reflexology relieves the effects of cancer treatment
what happens during the first therapeutic reflexology session
what could determine the number of follow-up sessions
whether medical aids pay for therapeutic reflexology sessions
what a patient should look out for after a session
whether therapeutic reflexologists diagnose conditions
Marinda’s three best tips on getting the most out of your reflexology treatment.
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Contact details
Marinda Nel is a healthcare therapist and registered reflexologist in private practice. She is based in Kempton Park.
Tel. 011 970 2512 or 079 022 9674
Facebook: Marinda Nel Therapeutic Reflexologist
Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa: https://ahpcsa.co.za/
South African Reflexology Society: https://www.sareflexology.org.za/
Marinda with a client
The free podcast series Calm, Clear & Helpful is available on iTunes, Spotify, Player FM, Pocket Casts and Iono.fm.
Music by Mart-Marie Snyman
Thumbnail image: Pexels. Model used.
Photographs of Marinda Nel: supplied.