RAC @ the Marc & Mandy Show

[Music] [Applause] hey mark and mandy thanks for dropping by the reflexology association of canada today we're going to be talking about what is reflexology and how it can help you reflexology is a natural therapy where we use points on the hands feet and head with the idea that applying pressure to these points can have an effect on the systems glands and organs of the body by doing this we can help to relieve tension increase circulation and promote overall well-being reflexology as a therapy helps to shift our bodies out of a go go go mode into a rest and restore mode and start the body's process of healing it helps relieve tension it can also help manage pain improve sleep quality increase circulation reduce anxiety improve digestion and so much more many spas and clinics will offer reflexology sessions but here at the reflexology association of canada we recommend that you always go and see a registered canadian reflexology therapist or an rcrt and the reason why is that rcrts have been properly trained in the techniques of reflexology they've been assessed that they're properly trained they're participating in continuing education and they're abiding by the standards of practice and code of conduct and ethics set out by the association and many of us specialize in specific conditions to better support your needs some of these can include fertility postpartum support lymphedema dementia anxiety cancer treatment arthritis diabetes maternity care mental health and many more when you arrive for your first reflexology session with a therapist they will always start a session with a health questionnaire we'll complete the intake form determine your individual needs and talk a little bit about what reflexology is and what to expect from there we'll get the client comfortable on a chair or massage table making sure they're relaxed and at ease the session involves applying pressure to points on the feet hands or head at no point is the session painful or uncomfortable it's deeply relaxing and most people even fall asleep during a session thanks mark and mandy for joining with us today we hope that answered some of your questions about reflexology and how it can help you [Music] thanks for watching the mark and mandy show like our video by clicking below and subscribe to our youtube channel [Music]