Christo Scheepers Therapeutic Reflexology

18/04/2026

There’s a strange guilt around rest these days.
Like if you’re not doing something, you should be.

But your body doesn’t work like that.

Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is actually stop.
Not scroll. Not half-switch off. Properly stop.

Reflexology gives your system a chance to catch up - to settle, reset, and just breathe for a bit.

And weirdly… everything feels a bit easier after.

14/04/2026

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24/03/2026

Considering a lesser-known cause of pelvic pain ...

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Reflexology supports chronic pain relief
by calming the nervous system, easing muscular tension, and improving circulation.

Chronic pain is not only physical—it is closely linked to the nervous system.

When the body remains in a heightened stress state, pain can become more intense and persistent. Reflexology involves the application of gentle pressure to specific points on the feet, which correspond to different areas of the body. This can help encourage a shift into a more relaxed, parasympathetic (“rest and repair”) state.

📖 What research suggests:
Studies indicate that reflexology may help reduce pain in conditions such as lower back pain, arthritis, and migraines. Proposed mechanisms include:
• Stimulation of nerve pathways that may help modulate pain signals
• Improved circulation, supporting tissue health
• Promotion of deep relaxation, which can reduce pain perception

While not a cure, reflexology is increasingly used as a complementary approach to support the management of chronic pain.

Pain relief does not always require intensity—consistent, calming support can play an important role.

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10/03/2026

March is International Endometriosis Awareness Month; read more at https://www.christoscheepers.co.za/endometriosis-awareness-month/

10/03/2026

March is internationally Endometriosis Awareness Month ...

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18/02/2026

Your Body Is Communicating

Headaches.
Tension.
Digestive discomfort.
Fatigue.

These are often signs your nervous system needs support.

Reflexology works through specific reflex points that correspond with organs, glands and body systems, encouraging the body to shift into a more balanced, restorative state.

By applying focused, therapeutic pressure, reflexology helps support:

🌿 nervous system regulation
🌿 circulation
🌿 hormonal balance
🌿 digestive function
🌿 deep relaxation

Find your local practitioner and book your appointment today:
https://nationalreflexology.ie/find-a-reflexologist/

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13/02/2026

At present, the only recognised training institute offering training in Therapeutic Reflexology that is recognised by the statutory council, the Ahpcsa, that regulates the profession.

Therapeutic Reflexology at Potch Academy👣

At Potchefstroom Academy, our Therapeutic Reflexology programme trains practitioners who work gently yet powerfully - reading the body, restoring equilibrium, and helping others reconnect with themselves in a world that rarely slows down.

If you believe healing happens in the details, in pressure points and pauses, this path is calling you.

Registrations for 2026 are open until the end of February🏆

10/02/2026

Reflexology and Epilepsy 🎗👣

07/02/2026

Disease prevention focuses not only on treatment, but on supporting the body’s ability to cope with physical stress, chronic strain, and long-term health challenges.

Therapeutic Reflexology is widely used as a complementary therapy to support individuals living with chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurological disorders, autoimmune conditions, cancer care, and rehabilitation after illness or trauma. It may help manage stress, fatigue, discomfort, and reduced well-being, factors known to influence disease progression and recovery.

To ensure patient safety, professional standards, and ethical practice, Therapeutic Reflexology should only be provided by an AHPCSA-registered practitioner.

🔎 Verify practitioners at:
www.ahpcsa.co.za