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About Foot Reflexology


Reflexology is a standard massage technique and a favored diagnostic tool of Paula's, and therefore is incorporated on an as-needed basis in all sessions. If you prefer to receive Reflexology only, you simply request it at booking or during the consult upon arrival.

Foot Reflexology

Reflexology is a technique that focuses on specific points within your feet that translate to changes elsewhere in the body. The latest fascia research has proven that our fascia is loaded with nerve endings that have a direct connection to the brain, so we are one step closer to understanding how work on the feet seems to "direct" the immune system to the area in the body mapped out in the feet by so many clinicians and researches over thousands of years. It also works in reverse, in that our feet can show us where our body is having hidden troubles. Because our feet are a reflection of what is going on elsewhere in the body, reflexology may be used to get a general diagnosis of digestive conditions, for example. The latest research indicates that reflexology helps improve blood circulation, reduce pain (including labor pain and headaches,) and improve digestive health. It can also be used to alleviate back pain, especially when caused by internal structures vs muscle strain.

If you have sensory processing issues like those that can occur with autism or just prefer to minimize being touched, reflexology is a fantastic way to improve health and wellbeing without having to submit to traditional massage or other touch bodywork methods. You can even have it done with your socks on.
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​Located in Manhattan Valley
Between the Upper West Side and Harlem

203 W 108th St
New York, NY 10025
212-663-8366 - Voicemail and Text

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No walk-ins
No last-minute appointments
​No advance consultations
No sales or marketing calls
Fascial Health and Fitness via Innovative, Advanced Bodywork and Education.
Prevention, Pain Management, Pain Solutions, Rehabilitation, Special Needs, Body as Instrument (Singers, Dancers, Athletes, Brainiacs, etc.), Stress Reduction, Anti-aging, Sports, Geriatric, Prenatal, etc.

The word 'massage' denotes Paula's Fasciae Therapy (connective tissue therapy) that she integrates and innovates from her professional training in Western therapies like: Swedish medical massage, Neuromuscular (NMT), and Trigger Point, as well as therapies of Eastern origin like: massage cupping by machine (not TCM cupping), Acupressure, Shiatsu, and gentle Gua Sha (similar and superior to Graston Technique), along with various vibrational therapies from dense to subtle like: Tok Sen (hammer massage) and BioSyntonie.
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  • Home
  • Book
  • Services
  • Methods:
    • About Paula's Massage Therapy
    • About Palpation
    • About Fascia Therapy
    • About Biosyntonie
    • About Tok Sen
    • About Gua Sha
    • About Foot Reflexology
    • About Massage Cupping
  • Info:
    • Office Policies
    • FAQ
    • Location and Hours
    • Testimonials
    • About Paula Mae, LMT
    • EMF Solutions
    • Contact
  • Blog