Getting a massage is something I have to do at least once a week. That is why I was thrilled when I was invited to try the reflexology services at the Reflex Zone in Makati. Since I didn’t have such a session before, I found out that reflexology is not the same as massage after all. The latter is mainly for relaxation while reflexology is for healing parts of the body. With regularity, one can already feel the beneficial effects like pain and stress relief, improved blood circulation, restoration of overall balance, and prevention of many common diseases.
Isn’t this just what we need? I cannot vouch this early if it’s effective but I vow to come back for more sessions to address the body malaise that I’ve been feeling lately. The Reflex Zone uses the Rwo Shur Health Method of Reflexology which was developed by Swiss Catholic priest Fr. Joseph Eugster in Taiwan. It’s distinctive for its use of ” very firm pressure, thus taking its focus beyond relaxation to detoxification and revitalization.”
Shown in photo:the zone’s young owners Jamie and Alex Coyuito.
To begin the session, an attendant leaves our tired feet to soak in a bowl of warm water and pours the content of a packet of powder which magically solidifies into a gel-like mixture after. They call this their Signature Peppermint Crystal Mud Foot Soak.
One thing that doesn’t hurt us is drinking fruit juices but it can sometimes be a hassle slicing, dicing and pureeing. That is why I opt for ready-made juices which I can buy by the bottle in the market – of course, the more natural, the better.
