Boost circulation and relieve tension with a professional reflexology massage in Melbourne CBD. Ideal for busy office workers, athletes or older people dealing with chronic stress, niggling pain, or low energy or immunity, our reflexology treatments go beyond relaxation to restore balance to the mind and body.
With roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), reflexology is more than a pampering foot massage. Based on the belief that all organs and areas of the body are mapped on the feet, the non-invasive technique involves applying firm, controlled pressure to reflex points in the feet – and, to a lesser extent, hands and ears.
Stimulating the desired areas promotes deep relaxation, supports the body’s natural healing processes and helps to restore balance. By improving blood circulation throughout the body, reflexology helps to eliminate toxins and promote wellness.
One of the immediate benefits our clients report after foot reflexology is a deep sense of relaxation, as the technique helps the body shift into a parasympathetic ‘rest and digest’ state. The heart rate slows, mind and muscular tension ease, and cortisol levels drop.
Boosting blood flow, reflexology can help alleviate stress, anxiety, muscle pain and digestive problems, as well as the symptoms of illness, including colds, headaches and sinus. Reflexology massage supports recovery, hormonal health and immunity, while promoting balance and wellbeing.
The benefits of reflexology massage may include:
A reflexology session at The Alignment lasts between 30 and 60 minutes, starting with a thorough consultation. You’ll then relax on a massage table in one of our peaceful treatment rooms as the therapist applies firm pressure to specific points on your feet.
If there are imbalances, congestion or underlying conditions, you may feel some tenderness or temporary discomfort in the corresponding reflex point – but there should not be pain. Your therapist can reduce the pressure if needed.
Clients often report feeling deeply relaxed, lighter and less tense. Some feel more energised a few hours later, or sleep better that night. It’s not uncommon to feel teary due to an emotional release.
Reflexology is a holistic approach to wellness that promotes deep relaxation, relieves physical and mental stress, and supports internal systems. Practitioners cannot diagnose health conditions, and it is not a medical treatment.
As a complementary therapy, it may be helpful for:
Our senior myotherapist and remedial massage therapist, Doris Chang, is skilled in reflexology massage, dry needling, pregnancy massage and more.
“I walk away feeling like a million dollars. Doris takes a whole-of-body (and life) approach — the results are incredible.” Christine
Contact our team to book your reflexology massage – or book online.
Yes, reflexology is safe and non-invasive. However, people with serious circulatory problems, open wounds, skin infections, gout or epilepsy should consult their GP. It may also not be suitable during pregnancy.
If you are very stressed or have a particular hormonal or health issue, weekly or fortnightly sessions are often recommended to begin with. This can be followed with monthly maintenance sessions.
Not at all. A spa-style foot massage uses oils and long, smooth motions to promote relaxation, whereas reflexology involves concentrated pressure on points corresponding with specific parts of the body.
