Advanced Foot Reflexology at Woodbrooke Clinic, Bournville
What is advanced foot reflexology?
Part of our specialised treatment approach of targeting microsystems of the body to influence the whole, the feet are used as a single body part connected to the central nervous system and brain to support body and mind.
Foot reflexology is not a foot massage, although it can be relaxing. It is the application of specific pressure and other techniques to activate reflexes on the feet, known to correspond to body and brain via zone therapy (Dr William Fitzgerald and Eunice Ingham.) Such activation enables your practitioner to access and influence systems of the body and brain in order to bring about balance and support health, including symptomatic relief.
East meets west: an integrative approach
East: foot reflexology is also an energic ancient treatment, and there is anecdotal evidence that suggests reflexology was used in ancient Egypt, Indian and China.
West: modern reflexology stems from the 20th century work of Fitzgerald's 'Zone Therapy' and Ingham's 'Charted Map of Reflexes' and has a sound growing evidence base with compelling recent research supporting its efficacy. In a 2024 publication, Kunz and Kunz show neural pathways affected by applied reflexology measured by fMRI brain scanning with promising results among stroke patients. Dr Carol Samuel evidences reflexology for pain and cancer survivorship and Barbara Scott developed reflexology to support assisted conception, reproduction and fertility.
Integrative Treatments: not only do we integrate the historical findings of foot reflexology with modern technological advances and new found techniques to help meet our client's desired treatment outcomes, we also integrate foot reflexology with ear acupuncture to simultaneously work two microsystems together for powerful results.
Anna will use your feet (and ears) as ultimate guide to individualise your treatment alongside your self report of conditions and symptoms to promote better functioning and support your wellbeing..
Anna is a member of FHT, AoR, BAF, AA and ARA. Having 25 years experience with extensive CPD training, Anna has the following areas of specialist interest using foot reflexology and ear acupuncture:
Women's Health: supporting conception, pregnancy, labour, menopause, hormonal balance, lymphatic drainage
Mental Health: anxiety, depression, stress and other common mental health difficulties.
Addictions: substance misuse and weight management.
CPD training includes:
Advanced Reflexology Techniques (Tony Porter)
Maternity Reflexology: supporting conception, pregnancy and post partum (Sally Earlam)
Fertility Reflexology (Barbara Scott - webinar series)
Lymphatic Drainage Techniques (Sally Earlam)
Reflexology for Pain (Dr Carol Samuel)
Nerve Reflexology Techniques (Dr Carol Samuel)
Vertical Reflex Therapy (Lynne Booth)
Reflexology for Women's Health (Hagar Basis.)
Please note: reflexology is not a diagnostic tool and it does not replace usual medical care, but it can be integrated with it to support your wellbeing naturally.
Single Treatment Foot Reflexology: £50
Course of 6 Foot Reflexology Treatments: £240
Single Treatment Foot Reflexology with Ear Acupuncture and Seed Therapy together: £60
Course of 6 Foot Reflexology, Ear Acupuncture and Seed Therapy: £300
Understanding your need for support:
We offer a free initial consultation with treatment planning and review throughout your reflexology journey with us. This requires gathering information about your health needs and understanding your desired treatment outcomes. Please allow a longer time on your first visit.
Reflexology is suitable at any age or life event and can be used alongside usual care. Consecutive treatments are recommended as part of your treatment plan.
Explore Association of Reflexologist's fun interactive foot maps that link body and brain to corresponding areas/points on the feet.
Cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral spine reflexes with sciatic nerve represented on the foot. The Central Nervous system can be worked and pain relieved using nerve reflexology to calm sympathetic system. Picture Copyright Anna Venables.
Compare with after Reflexology Lymphatic Drainage Technique picture
Compare with Before Reflexology Lymphatic Drainage Techniques picture
Hong Kong researchers study showing pressure applied to reflex areas of the foot correlate to parts of the brain.
Origins of hand and foot reflexology appear to date back to ancient Egypt. Inscriptions found in the physicians tomb at Saqqara, Egypt. The hieroglyphics translate as "Don't hurt me." The practitioner's reply, "I shall act so you praise me."
Eunice D. Ingham developed foot reflex theory in early 1930s. Anatomical model shows reflex areas in the feet mirroring glands, organs and parts of the body. Copyright Dwight Byers, The International Institute of Reflexology.
As taught to me by Author Lynne Booth. Can be used standing and seated whilst weight bearing. Lynne has success using Vertical Reflexology with Bristol First Football Team. Book copyright of Lynne Booth.
ART Techniques taught to me by Tony Porter. My picture is of cover of his DVD, which is copyright of Tony Porter.
Book a course and receive a complimentary supply of Vaccaria ear seeds for you to apply at home and prolong your treatment effects. Learn the map of the ear so that you can locate the right ear acupuncture point accurately.
