Perfect workout for the face

REFLEXOLOGY: SOUGHT-AFTER TREATMENT WITH POTENTIAL TO HEAL BODY AND MIND

- Hein Kaiser

Facial reflexology is emerging as a sought-after wellness treatment, drawing from the growing demand for a more holistic approach to wellness.

With the increasing pressures of modern life like stress, pollution and fast-paced living, people are moving beyond quick-fixes like pills and seeking treatments that address deeper imbalances in their health.

Wellness practitioner Anri Greeff, of The Perfect Balance in Sunninghill, says facial reflexology doesn't just work on the outer level of our skin; it has the potential to heal the body and mind.

It's a half an hour or so treatment that just feels good. When a therapist knows what they are doing, the impact on other areas of the body, as they press pressure points, is tangible.

There is a marked difference between settling in at the treatment area and leaving afterwards. It almost feels as if you are the before and after picture in an advert, with only 30 minutes of wellness squeezed in between.

But it works, and it's indulgent as well as, from what research tells us, good for you.

While facial reflexology may just be another trend, it's got a measure of depth to it.

The treatment's origins are embedded in ancient practices, refined over time by blending in modern techniques.