Fiona Kisten qualified as a Therapeutic Reflexologist in 2000. With 25 years of valuable
experience, her input into the lives of her patients is priceless. Her very own experience
with the effects of emotional trauma on health stems from taking care of her mum who had
major side effects from the emotional trauma, and also having gone through those effects
herself. Having had fibromyalgia, depression, an extremely bad gut health and rheumatoid
arthritis and having healed from that, puts her in a very good position to not only
understand your pains, but also to treat you.
What is Reflexology & How Does it Help?
Reflexology is a complementary therapy based on the principle that specific areas on the
feet correspond to organs and systems in the body. It supports health and wellbeing in the
following ways:
1. Neurological Modulation and Pain Perception: Reflexology stimulates sensory nerves, which
activate descending pain-modulation pathways in the central nervous system and can inhibit
pain signals from reaching the brain.
2. Autonomic Nervous System Balance: It promotes a parasympathetic response, reducing
sympathetic overactivity linked to stress-related disorders and can thus help with stress
reduction, improve sleep quality, and promote relaxation.
3. Circulatory and Lymphatic Support: Gentle pressure and massage-like techniques can
transiently enhance local blood flow and lymphatic circulation, which will support tissue
oxygenation, waste clearance, and immune function.
4. Hormonal and Neurochemical Effects: Reflexology sessions triggers the release of
endorphins and serotonin, which contribute to improved mood and reduced perception of
stress, benefiting those with anxiety or depression.
5. Psychological and Placebo Effects: The therapeutic setting, touch, and interaction with
clients has significant psychosomatic benefits, leading to improved mental wellbeing through
relaxation response, increased self-care awareness, and placebo mechanisms.
Reflexology is integrated into holistic, patient-centered care plans as a supportive
therapy—especially for chronic stress, pain, anxiety, and quality-of-life enhancement in
conditions like cancer, fibromyalgia, and digestive disorders.
Reflexology is Not An Expense…It is An Invesment!
To Book An Appointment, contact Fiona on 076
964 8857