Craniofacial Reflexology
Craniofacial reflexology
Facial and cranial reflexology is a reflex technique of relaxation and stimulation that brings a feeling of deep relaxation to the whole body.
The method I offer comes from Ingham reflexology – in other words, the Western approach. It stands out for its gentleness, involving an entirely manual massage that combines pressure, rotations, pinching, smoothing and delicate yet confident light strokes.
Craniofacial reflexology is based on a simple principle: the skull houses our brain, but also the glands that are essential to a person’s physiological, emotional, physical and mental wellbeing. This region of the human body is therefore extremely rich and receptive.
Through simple, gentle manipulations, this method offers many benefits:
- Reduced stress by stimulating the nerve endings of the scalp
- Release of blockages in congested areas and relief of superficial muscle tension
- Elimination of toxins
- Revitalisation, softening and activated drainage of connective tissue
- Notably effective at stimulating microcirculation, improving tissue oxygenation and detoxification and giving the complexion a new glow
- Easing of tension thanks to its relaxing effect
Craniofacial reflexology is particularly recommended in cases of:
- mental fatigue, weariness, low mood
- nervous tension, overwork
- mood disorders, anxiety
- stress-related headaches
- disturbed sleep quality
- stress-related muscle pain and tension in the head, neck and upper body
- ringing in the ears
- blocked nose
- teeth grinding or clenching (bruxism)
- eye strain, eye tension
- hormonal disorders
- body schema disorders (cortical topography)
It is strictly contraindicated in cases of:
- high fever
- abscesses, cold sores
- recent cosmetic surgery
- certain cancers
- pacemaker
- severe depression, serious psychiatric disorders
- high-risk pregnancy and during the first 3 months of pregnancy
