Anne McGennis Reflexology

17/09/2025

17/09/2025

Ever feel off but can’t quite put your finger on why? According to Eunice Ingham, your feet might be holding the answer. Reflexology isn’t just about relaxation. It’s a way to tune into what your body’s trying to tell you. Trust your feet — they’ve got stories to tell. 💜

17/09/2025

We all carry stress differently - in our shoulders, our stomachs, our sleep patterns, even in how we breathe.
Reflexology offers a gentle, non-invasive way to support your body’s natural relaxation response. By working on reflex points in the feet, hands or ears, a reflexologist can help you unwind, ease tension and feel more balanced.

Whether you’re looking for a moment of calm in a busy week or ongoing support for your wellbeing, a regular session can be a powerful addition to your self-care routine.

💆‍♀️ Book your next treatment and give your nervous system some care, too.

10/09/2025

10/09/2025

06/09/2025

❤️ Reflexology & Heart Health – What the Research Says ❤️

Can reflexology influence the heart?
A double-blind randomised controlled trial explored whether working specific foot points linked to the heart could affect cardiovascular function in healthy volunteers.

👣 The study:

16 reflexology-naïve participants

Compared reflexology on the heart reflex point (upper left foot) with other, non-heart areas

Measured detailed heart and blood flow parameters beat by beat

✨ The findings:

Reflexology on the left foot’s heart reflex point caused a small but measurable drop in cardiac index (the amount of blood pumped by the heart relative to body size).

General relaxation was noted in both groups, but the heart reflex area showed a specific cardiovascular effect not seen in the control areas.

No adverse effects were reported.

🔍 Why it matters:
This is one of the few rigorous studies suggesting reflexology may have an immediate, organ-specific effect, supporting what reflexologists have long observed.
More research is needed, especially in patients with heart conditions, but the findings are encouraging for the role of reflexology in cardiovascular wellbeing.

👣 Sometimes, the heart really does respond to what happens at your feet.



Source: Jones, J., Thomson, P., Lauder, W., Howie, K., & Leslie, S. J. (2012). Reflexology has an acute (immediate) haemodynamic effect in healthy volunteers: A double-blind randomised controlled trial. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 18(3), 204–211. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2012.03.006

22/08/2025

22/08/2025

22/08/2025

30/07/2025

🤲 Living with arthritis? Reflexology may offer natural relief.

Although it doesn't cure arthritis, reflexology can support the body in managing pain, inflammation, and stiffness, especially in joints like the fingers, toes, knees, and ankles.

✨ Here's how it may help:
✅ Stimulates circulation, aiding joint nourishment and mobility
✅ Activates the nervous system to promote relaxation and pain relief
✅ Reduces stress, which may lower systemic inflammation
✅ Supports the body’s lymphatic drainage to help ease swelling

Many clients with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis report feeling less stiffness and more ease of movement after regular reflexology sessions, especially when used alongside their standard care plan.