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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.    

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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.