New clinic for reflexology

Peninsula residents can now receive reflexology treatments in a new clinic that has opened at the Gnostic Healing Sanctuary.

The clinic is run by Suzanne Ohrt, a healing practitioner qualified in reflexology.

Ms Ohrt said that reflexology stimulated the body's energy pathways through massage of the feet, hands and ears.

"Reflexology can help improve a wide range of physical, emotional and mental health problems," she said.

"It induces a state of deep relaxation, which has a profound effect upon the body.

"It improves blood flow, stimulates the central nervous system and improves gait and posture.

"It can also be beneficial for diabetes sufferers and comforting during pregnancy," she said.

Reflexology treatments last for one hour and commence with a warm footbath enhanced with aromatic oils.

This is followed by lower leg massage to relax and centre the body before focusing on the feet.

Modern Western reflexology has grown from "zone therapy", developed in 1902 by Dr William Fitzgerald.

In the early 1930's, Eunice Ingham developed the foot reflexology theory and created a map of the feet.

Ms Ohrt said she chose Woy Woy because she knew the people at the Gnostic Healing Centre and thought it would be a good place to open a clinic.

Reflexology is available every second Saturday from 9am to 5pm in the Gnostic Healing Sanctuary, in Chambers Place, Woy Woy.

For more information, phone Ms Ohrt for an appointment on 0414 333 744.

Wayne Anstee, June 8