Leilani Massage

206-914-3885

Foot Massage

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 What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is a holistic therapy that works through zones of the body that are reflected in areas and points on the feet, hands and ears. Leilani was trained at Brenneke and Cortiva massage schools to apply special massage techniques to open energy blocks, stimulate circulation, move lymph, reduce stress, increase energy, reduce foot pain, and help promote the body to heal itself through foot reflexology as a part of a wonderful foot massage. She is not a certified reflexologist and includes reflexology as part of her foot massage routine. Leilani is also a cupping therapist and can include cupping with silicone massage cups during your foot massage, please ask her about cupping.


Where does Reflexology originate?

Reflexology is a zone therapy and it's origin is not clearly known. There is evidence that the ancient Egyptians and Incas  were treating people through foot and hand massage thousands of years ago. Pressure point therapy for the feet and hands has been documented going back 5000 in China and India. The term zone therapy was coined the sixteenth century in Europe. The theory being that the body can be divided into zones and those zones can be seen as "mini-maps" of the body on the hands, ears, and feet.

What should I expect?

An hour long foot massage session begins with a medical intake and interview process where we come up with mutual agreed upon goals for your foot massage session then dictate how our session then proceeds. But a typical session then proceeds to  include a very thorough massage of your feet in great detail while addressing areas of tension and pain, optional Lomi Lomi (Hawaiian) bodywork & bodymindspirit work, massage cupping, and a variety of specialized reflexology massage techniques that will apply pressure and rhythm to stimulate points to encourage balance, healing and relaxation. You will want to wear comfortable shoes for after session, and please drink water before and following your foot massage session. 

We only use the highest quality skin products! Your foot massage session whether 30 or 60 minutes long can include coconut oil, almond oil or castor oil.

 

What is Reflexology is not?

Reflexology is not a substitute for medical treatment for illnesses and diseases; it is to be used in compliment with conventional therapies and treatments. Reflexology is not a diagnostic therapy; areas of tenderness can be caused by a multitude of reasons: poorly fitting shoes, posture, gait, structural issues, crystal deposits, and energetic blocks. Finding a tender point or other indicated area on the feet, hands, or ears, does NOT mean we can diagnose a disease or illness and is NOT a substitute for conventional medical diagnostic tools. For a reflexology treatment, please seek a certified reflexologist.

 Indications for Foot Massage:

  • Plantar fascitis

  • Foot pain

  • Knee pain

  • Hip pain

  • Hammer toes

  • Bunions

  • Flat feet

  • Headaches

  • Migraine

  • Insomnia

  • Sinusitis

  • Neuropathy

  • Frozen shoulder

  • Asthma

  • Bronchitis

  • Tension

  • Stress

  • Diabetes

  • Crohn's disease

  • Constipation

  • Sciatica

  • Infertility

  • Psoriasis

  • Eczema

  • and more...

 Contraindications:

  • First trimester of pregnancy

  • Severe athletes foot

  • Severe warts

  • Infection

These four photos are courtesy of Associate Bodywork & Massage Professionals www.abmp.com of which Leilani Berry has been a member in good standing since 1994.

 Pricing:

Pricing is based on length of the session.
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A half hour foot massage treatment,
r
elaxes, treats the feet and energizes.
This treatment only costs $35.

An hour foot massage treatment thoroughly treats and pampers the feet and lower leg with massage. This full foot massage treatment will change your relationship with your feet only costs $65.