What is Facial Reflexology
Devised by Lone Sorensen Face Reflexology combines three ancient therapies with modern science of neurology. It is the combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine, South American Zone Therapy, Vietnamese face maps & points and our most current knowledge of neuro-anatomy.
Our face contains numerous nerves and blood vessels. It’s close proximity to the brain insures facial stimulation as the shortest pathway to the brain center, offering an more efficient effect in balancing ones health concerns. The stimulation works through the Central Nervous System to specific organs and systems to regulate your blood, lymph, body functions and hormones.
This complementary therapy is designed to assess the underlying cause of the ones compromised health, yet also assist with the treatment of symptoms.
What is a treatment like?
The treatment is a gentle non-invasive therapy. One remains completely clothed at all times.
Face Reflexology is deeply soothing. Often we don’t realize the tension and stress that our facial muscles are holding transmitting to our entire body. This tension is created by mundane activities: chewing, grinding teeth, tired or straining eyes, even laughing. Our faces are the first locations we exhibit our emotions or suppress them. With Face Reflexology, stimulation of the points and zones trigger release of endorphins and serotonin, so one comes away relaxed and rejuvenated. The deep smooth massage steadily releases the tension and balances the central nervous system helping the body to heal itself.
A light oil is applied to the face to assist in the technique. It is a rich handcrafted Rosehip Oil gathered from wild roses in the protected region of Argentina’s Rainforest. Naturally abundant in vitamin C, the oil heals and conditions the face, leaving the skin more supple, toned and healthier.
Who can benefit?
Face Reflexology may be used to assist in the treatment for specific conditions, to maintain ones health, or purely for facial rejuvenation and relaxation. As a complimentary therapy, Face Reflexology does not claim to cure but does greatly enhance and assist in the treatment of many conditions.
• Allergies
• Anxiety & Stress
• Arthritic Conditions
• Bells Palsy
• Depression
• Digestive Problems
• Insomnia
• Infertility
• Migraines
• Stroke Rehabilitation
• and many more...
Children and Young Adults
The Institute since 1978 has helped children with Facial Reflexology for an assortment of diverse problems. Most common is with the child having difficulty in school. This can be due to various reasons
• difficulty remaining in seat
• learning challenges
• problems concentrating
• weak memory and recall
• peers causing emotional difficulties
• having no friends
• stress and anxiety
The parent often feels at a loss how to help the child and at times feels quite desperate. The problems are unresolved and the lack of success then causes even more stress and anxiety.
Research in the U.S.A. has found that 12% of children born under difficult labor circumstances suffer from what is termed “post-traumatic brain damage.”
Often within a few treatments, positive results are obtained. A sense of balance and tranquility are restored giving the child more ability to learn thus raising their self-confidence. Harmony returns to the family.
What to expect after a treatment
Many people describe it as a deeply relaxing, soothing treatment, leaving one with the added bonus of a healthier complexion and radiant face. One must also remember that as a treatment stimulating the entire body, one can experience symptoms of detoxing….these are merely temporary and signal the body is working to cleanse and balance. Symptoms of detoxification could be headaches, chills, profuse sweating, change in bowels or more frequent need to urinate. It is important to rest and drink plenty of water after the treatment to support the body in it’s transition. If any of these symptoms occur, remember it is temporary and signals the body is working.
Tibetan Neck & Scalp Reflexology
Tibetan Neck & Scalp Reflexology is a modern creation by Lone Sorensen, based in more than 30 years experience working with micro reflex maps of the body and healthy's philosophy from many cultures around the world.
The application of Tibetan Neck & Scalp Reflexology is very effective for muscle tensions in the whole body as well as for rheumatic diseases, Phantom Limp Pain, hypertension, headaches, hysteria, gastric ulcer, insomnia, dementia, cerebrovascular accidents, dizziness, numbness, edema, palpitation and many other illnesses.
The Tibetan medical system is based upon a synthesis of the Indian (Ayurveda), Persian (Unani), Greek, indigenous Tibetan and Chinese medical systems, and it continues to be practiced in Tibet, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Ladakh, Siberia, China and Mongolia, as well as more recently in parts of Europe and North America. It embraces the traditional belief that all illness ultimately result from the "three poisons" of the mind: ignorance, attachment and aversion.
By synthesizing knowledge from various medical systems, Tibetans created an approach to medical science drawn from thousands of years of accumulated empirical knowledge and intuition about the nature of health and illness. Centuries ago, before Buddhism entered Tibet; Tibetans like all ancient people had a significant degree of medical knowledge. According to traditional sources, in the beginning of the 4th century many new ideas regarding medicine began to enter the country. the first influences came from India in the form of what is now called Ayurvedic medicine. Around the 7th-8th centuries the Tibetan government began sponsoring conferences where doctors skilled in the medical systems of China, Persia, India and Greece presented and debated their ideas regarding health and the treatment of illness, to find superior abilities in the diagnosis, treatment and understanding of illness.
Cara Sulkowski Effinger, LMBT 6078
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