Counting Blessings
As I sit here and review all of the blessings 2013 has bestowed upon my little business I count my clients first. You have taught me to be a better listener, that [...]
Give and Receive: Toiletry Donations for 30-minute Coupons
I think we can all agree that it is better to give and receive this time of year! In the spirit of giving The Barefoot Dragonfly has asked clients each year we've [...]
Supporting neuropathic pain with Reflexology and Aromatherapy
Neuropathic pain is a condition in which the nerve fibers have been damaged, through injury or dysfunction, and send out incorrect nerve signals to pain centers. I’ve been working with clients to [...]
Essential oils and the feet
[Updated: November 20, 2014] This blog post has been updated from its original version to include further references and citations to help readers further their education and understanding of percutaneous absorption with [...]
Reflexology and External Cephalic Version (ECV) for Breech Position
As a Reflexology Doula I've participated in a handful of ECV procedures in the role of a support and comfort personnel. An External Cephalic Version (ECV) is a procedure administered by a [...]
FAQ: Does Reflexology Tickle?
Some feet are a bit more ticklish, and their owners often want to know if Foot Reflexology will tickle. When I am working on the feet I am using moderate pressure techniques [...]
Benefits of Maternity Reflexology
Reflexology has been around since the days of Cleopatra and the ancient Egyptians. Not to be confused with a foot massage, Reflexology is actually a form of pressure point therapy similar to [...]
Reflexology for Children
Reflexology is the practice of applying pressure to specific points in the feet, hands and ears to help the body achieve balance and relaxation. Many ancient cultures had a form of foot [...]