Reflexology and Reproflexology
Reflexology and Reproflexology
Reflexology is the study of reflexes. As pressure is applied to these reflexes, found in our hands, feet, face ,and ears, we engage the body’s parasympathetic system. That system helps us move from a state of fight, flight, or freeze to a state of relaxation, rest and repair. Reflexology is a whole body healing method and encourages the body’s own natural healing to repair itself.
Reproflexology(TM) is performed on the feet and are specialized reflexology protocols to help regulate the menstruation cycle, perimenopause and menopause. It can aid people going through fertility treatments like IVF, IUI, and ICSI. Pre pregnancy, Pregnancy, and postnatal can be supported with this protocol.
Reflexology for Lymphatic Drainage (RLD) is a reflexology protocol specialized in stimulating the lymphatic reflexes on the feet. Although performed on the feet, RLD stimulates the lymphatic system for the whole body. RLD can help people who have had lymph nodes removed and have swelling in a limb as a result, as well as people who have Lymphedema.
Jessica Gowler, RCRT
Jessica is a Registered Certified Reflexology Therapist (RCRT) who completed her training in 2016. She is a member of the Reflexology Association of Canada, the Association for Reproductive Reflexologists, and the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada. (NHPC)
She was first introduced to the modality at the hands of her grandmother, a fellow reflexologist and natural health practitioner. The world of natural medicine intrigues her. Since taking her core reflexology training she has taken specialized training including, Reproflexology, Reflexology for Lymphatic Drainage (RLD) and Facial Reflexology.
Jessica has a client focused practice, and believes that the relationship between the practitioner and client is an important one. Reflexology can be used as a stand alone modality dealing with specific issues, or can be a complementary modality if you’re exploring other types of natural medicine.
Jessica has completed levels 101 – 203 in American Sign Language and is able to provide appointments in ASL. She is not fluent, but has conversational ASL.