As interest in holistic and traditional healing continues to grow, many people encounter therapies like cupping, gua sha, and reflexology for the first time. These practices often appear together on wellness menus and are sometimes spoken about interchangeably. In reality, they are very different in how they work, what they affect, and what they are designed to support.

In a world driven by speed, technology, and constant stimulation, it is easy to overlook practices that have endured quietly for thousands of years. Reflexology is one such practice.

Rooted in ancient civilizations and passed down through generations, reflexology reflects an early understanding of the body as an interconnected whole rather than a collection of isolated parts.

Waking up with intense pain in your feet every day due to heel spurs is not ideal, but there are ways to mitigate it. Massaging is definitely one of the best options because it will alleviate pain and you can treat yourself.

Anecdotally, reflexology has proven to be a miracle for some women, who swear that it was regular massages that helped them to finally conceive. Many medical doctors, while disagreeing that reflexology might be able to specifically target the internal organs, hormone imbalances, or improperly functioning systems that are contributing to infertility, do agree that helping a women who is TTC to relax and relieve stress is invaluable, and it is this ability to relieve stress that might contribute to a greater chance of conceiving.

"Reflexology may benefit patients who feel stressed, anxious, nauseous, or who have trouble sleeping. If patients feel more relaxed on reflexology treatment days, they may sleep better that night and have more energy the following day..."