Hi!

I’m Trudi, the Therapeutic Reflexologist providing Reflex4Life!

I’m passionate about Therapeutic Reflexology!

It’s a natural holistic therapy that transforms people’s lives, and I feel blessed to be given this talent to share with the world.

I’ve helped newborn babies to breathe; children with bed-wetting problems; teens with anxiety disorders; ultimate marathon runners who are competing for their Personal Best (PB) results; and people who are terminally ill and have been given dire life expectancy news. My most treasured Reflexology experiences are those I’ve had with people I’ve treated for fertility issues, who’ve conceived a baby and brought that new life into the world.   

With every person I’ve treated regularly, Reflexology has helped to bring them healing and balance on a physical, emotional or spiritual level – most often on every level!

And I want everyone to experience the benefits of having Reflex4life!

Qualifications

I was qualified in Therapeutic Reflexology and Meridian therapy at Inge Dougan’s International Academy of Reflexology and Meridian Therapy in South Africa, and went on to run a very successful corporate Reflexology practice for 15 years and a private Reflexology practice for 10 years.

I’m also certified in Dr Nick Hodgson’s Auriculotherapy (ear Reflexology) in which an electro-magnetic stimulator is used to stimulate the reflexes in the ears.

How Reflexology works

Reflexology is a non-intrusive holistic therapy based on the theory that we have reflex points in the feet, hands and ears. These reflexes are better known as nerve endings and are connected via neural pathways to corresponding limbs and organs in the body.

When pressure is applied to the reflexes it stimulates circulation of blood, lymph and chi (energy) to the organs thereby improving cellular functioning in the organ and activating the body’s ability to heal itself and achieve homeostasis (balance) within.

Reflexology often induces deep relaxation, which is when the most effective healing, physically and emotionally, will happen.

It’s important to remember that Reflexology is NOT a cure for any disease, and it should NOT be used as a substitute for any medical treatment. Therapeutic Reflexology is considered “complementary medicine,” meaning that when it is provided as part of a treatment program, it enhances and “complements” the effects of the other treatments a person may be having.

Many scientific studies have been done on the efficacy of Therapeutic Reflexology for treating various health conditions and illnesses. In most of these studies, the effects of having Reflexology have been highly beneficial for the patient.

Have a look at the Research page for details of some of these research studies.

The following diagrams are maps of the reflexes in the feet and outer ears…

Therapeutic Reflexology done on the outer ears is also known as Auriculotherapy. When doing an Auriculotherapy treatment I use an electro-magnetic stimulator, known as the Stimpro-Plus, to pin-point and stimulate the reflexes in the ears, as it is far more effective and accurate than using my thumbs and fingers.

This is the Ear Reflexology Chart