Reflexology Workshop

Learn to use the reflexology basic technique and to be able to give your family members, your partners, your colleagues, your friends an enjoyable and healthy massage.

Led by Nicole Davila Christen

Reflexology is an ancient massage technique based on the principle that our entire body is reflected in our feet and hands through a map of “zones”.  These areas or reflex point correspond to each organ, gland, system and structure in the body.  The energy is constantly flowing through channels or zones in the body that terminate to form the reflex points.  When the energy flows is unimpeded, we remain healthy; but when it is blocked by tension or congestion, disease occurs.  Through treating the reflexes, the blocks are broken down and harmony is restored to all systems.

What does reflexology do?

The Ingham Method of Reflexology is used primarily for relaxing tension.  Doctors agree that over 75% of our health problems can be linked to nervous stress and tension.   Reflexology improves nerve and blood supply, and helps nature to normalize body functions.

Body, Mind & Soul  

Touch therapy massage is beneficial for a variety of conditions including stress-related tension, cancer-related fatigue, sleep disorders, high blood pressure, diabetes, low back pain, immunity suppression, spinal cord injury, autism, post-operative surgery, age-related disorders, infertility, eating disorders, smoking cessation, and depression.  It is non-invasive and does not involve drugs. It is a natural, humanistic approach to helping the body and mind to heal.  The feeling of being touched in a safe, caring, compassionate manner can be a very powerful and therapeutic experience.

Is Reflexology for you?

Massage therapy is for everyone (if you don't mind being touched). The weekend warrior or the elite athlete, the corporate executive or the stay at home parent, infants, children, teens and seniors all benefit from massage therapy.  

How can reflexology help me?  

It helps restore and maintain the body’s natural equilibrium, gently encouraging the body to regain its healthy balance.  Conditions reflexology can help : Back Pain, Migraine, Arthritis, Sleep disorders, Hormonal imbalances, Digestive disorders, Stress-related conditions 

Benefits - Mind & Soul  

It helps relieve mental stress, improves ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately, promotes better sleep, fosters peace of mind, induces mental relaxation, improves concentration, reduces anxiety, Benefits - Body  Helps relieve stress, aids in relaxation, reduces and alleviates headaches, lowers blood pressure, reduces heart rate, calms the nervous system, strengthens the immune system.

Date: Saturday, January 26

Time: 3p.m. – 6p.m. Please, we'll appreciate you be on time, thank you.

Limited to the first 12 people who register.

Location: 
Mid-South Peace & Justice Center*, 3573 Southern Ave. Memphis TN 38111
*this location IS wheelchair accessible

Cost: $20-$50 Sliding scale. Some scholarships may be available. To inquire, email gio@midsouthpeace.org

For more information contact Gio Lopez, gio@midsouthpeace.org, or call the Mid-South Peace and Justice Center at 725-4990. 

Nicole Davila Christen graduated from EPSIC (Medical Technical School) in Lausanne, Switzerland.

She has been practicing in doctor’s Offices and Hospitals as a medical technician in her home country and around the world. She has been working with an NGO in a medical project in Nicaragua. Since then, her curiosity about the human body has led her to study At Brandon Raynor School of Natural Therapies, Therapeutic Massage: as deep tissue, reflexology, raindrop w/aromatherapy & she graduated as Instructor from the World Yoga College.

She combines these techniques to support and guide clients into greater awareness of well-being and to achieve long lasting healing.