I've had two sessions of neuro-reflex therapy from Janelle and have already felt a difference in my…read moreenergy level and sleep quality. Being on the go all the time takes a toll on the body and mind, and finding ways to reset are always on my radar.
Enter the neuro-reflex therapy facial. Of course, just the word "facial" evokes excitement and eagerness in my very soul. I am very open to indulging myself to a treat if just to feel relaxed and at peace in the midst of all the crazy this world has to offer.
I was amazed after seeing before and after photos of my cousin's husband, who suffers from severe back issues that left him looking much older than his true age. After seeing specialists, getting PT, and chiropractic treatments he saw no signifiant improvement. Imagine, he had lived for years with this issue and increasingly grew hunched over. Now, after just two, yes two, treatments over the course of just a couple of weeks with Janelle, he is now standing taller and straighter, and looks more like a man his age should. You'll have to see it to believe it and if I had permission to share the photos with you I would!
Located in the Kaheka Professional Center at the corner of S King and Kaheka Streets, Neuro-Reflex Hawaii is a quiet haven created only for the purpose of healing and relaxation. Janelle started with an assessment of my lifestyle and asked if there were any things in particular that were of concern to me. She patiently explained the special massage therapy that she has been trained to do and how it can detect specific issues, as well as how it affects different functions of the body, from head to toe.
In Janelle's own words, "To sum it up, the face is the shortest distance to the brain; a direct connection. Nearly all nerve endings can be found in the face. Muscles (our whole body) operate because of our brain/the signals from nerves, not the other way around. Thus, via the face, the whole body can be worked on. All organs, systems, spine, everything. By adding the feet, you've got an ultimate combination. Diseases, illnesses, pain, jet-lag, almost anything, can be treated with neuro-reflex therapy."
I was told that it is natural for clients to fall asleep during the treatment, and about fifteen minutes into it I actually did doze off. The soothing music and calming scent of the massage lotion perfectly enhanced the facial massage. Before I realized it, an hour had passed and I felt as if I were floating on a cloud. I noticed that for the next three nights my sleep quality had improved and that I felt more joyful and energetic than usual. Through the facial massage Janelle was able to detect some inflammation/tension in my middle thigh area and a low level of stress. I always have tightness in my hamstrings and don't stretch or foam roll as much as I should, but it's good to know that this particular issue is something that I can work on with more diligent stretching and myofascial release, which I can easily do at home with my foam roller, Alpha Ball, and trusty golf ball.
Today I had my second session with Janelle and her course of treatment included more work around my orbital area. We want to see if the treatment will help with these odd flashes I've been seeing in my left eye for several months. I've had several tests done on my eyes by my very competent ophthalmologist and a retina specialist, which have resulted in no specific explanation or diagnosis. It will be interesting to find out if neuro-reflex massage therapy brings an end to this issue.
Oh, and I must add that even if this is not a cleansing/beauty facial, I noticed that my skin was glowing and that I even looked a tad more youthful that week. It could be because I got more sleep, but that wouldn't have happened if I hadn't had the neuro-reflex massage.
I'm not expecting any miracles but I am so happy at the level of relaxation and peace I feel with the treatments I've had so far. I love to receive foot reflexology and have had a lot of success with the results, and I'm equally eager to find out what neuro-reflex facial massage therapy can do to make my quality of life even better.