Why I Love Reflexology
As a Recipient I LOVE:
- The fact that I only need to remove my shoes and socks to experience complete release of tension, soreness or pain throughout my entire body.
- That I am able to achieve such a profoundly deep level of relaxation, unlike any other form of body therapy I have ever encountered.
- That I can consistently arrive at that glorious altered state this work is known for.
- That the level of peace and calm that is realized during a session stays with me long after I leave the practitioner’s chair. It is seemingly a cumulative effect that is experienced, where that balanced state is maintained for longer periods of time afterwards, the more consistently I schedule my appointments.
- The concentrated attention on my feet. It feels fabulous especially after dancing, walking, or just standing for hours at a time. I also feel very cared for when having my feet worked on. There is something very soothing and comforting about this work. It is very nurturing.
- The greater flexibility and range of motion that I have in my ankles, feet and toes.
- That I can immediately tell where I have imbalances simply by having points on my feet palpated (or working the points myself). My feet give me immediate and accurate feedback.
- That Reflexology has always been a perfect reminder for me to BREATHE, and when I receive it regularly, it allows me to feel more balanced in every aspect of my life.
As a Practitioner I LOVE:
- Seeing my clients faces and states of being completely alter from when they first arrived. By the end of their session they usually look significantly softened, lighter – sometimes completely luminous, a bit spacey, unquestionably relaxed, and they are usually sporting a lovely smile on their faces. (ahh – makes me so happy !)
- Being able to assist people in their process of restoring or maintaining vitality.
- When they come back and tell me that they just feel so much better on a whole since receiving this work. They feel more in balance.
- When they share with me upon getting up off of the table that they are pain free….and they are so excited!
- When they get off of the table and tell me their headache, migraine or stomach ache is gone.
- When they say that they feel they are better at coping with life’s challenges and they are not feeling depressed anymore (and they feel that Reflexology is partly responsible for this improvement).
- When they express that it is just nice to feel a human touch.
- When they tell me they were transported to another place in time…some place really beautiful…
- When they fall asleep and snore, after they informed me that they hadn’t been sleeping well for days.
I have heard the above reactions from many different people time and time again. People’s responses are varied of course, but at the very least, 99% of the time they report feeling more relaxed and refreshed then when they first walked through the door.
It has been a privilege and an honor for me to share this work with others over the past 22 years. I am as jazzed about it now as when I experienced my first session with my first Reflexology teacher back east. It was a complete “WOW” for me – truly a life changing hour, and I new as soon as the session came to an end that I wanted to learn how to work with this wonderful energy therapy. As I mentioned clients have told me of many different ways they have felt better after the session. I don’t believe it is me “healing” them as some practitioners purport, but rather ‘this work’ leads them to such a state of deep relaxation that the body is then in an optimal position to heal itself.
I also thoroughly enjoy teaching Reflexology, and am constantly learning something new about it with each group of students I have the pleasure of instructing. It is fun as well as enlightening to explore it through other people’s experiences as well as my own.
Have you ever had a Reflexology session before? How did it make you feel? What did YOU love about it?
I would love to hear, and if you would be so kind to tell me here by clicking on the Comment link below, I will happily enter your name in a drawing for either a:
One Hour Reflexology Session (if you live within the Los Angeles County Beach Cities of Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach or Torrance)
or if you don’t live close by, you will be entered into the drawing to win a gorgeous laminated set of 5 Sole Garden Reflexology Charts
Never had a session before but would love to try it?
I want to hear from you too, so please leave a comment as well and I will gladly add you to the drawing.
Drawing will be held on Friday, August 21, 2009.
Two winners will be drawn digitally and will be announced right here on the home page, and also will be notified by email.
Thanks for playing!
Best Wishes, Donna

August 7th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
Wow !! Yes reflexology is the Wow factor. I love my sessions so much, you’ve said it all above. But one question I ask myself when I am recieving your wonderful services, is why don’t I do this more often. We always remember to take care of our hair, or have that relaxing facial, but what about our poor feet, who really gives them the care they so rightly deserve. They do take us on our daily journey and so seldom complain, just think if we had them massaged weekly, wouldn’t that be such a great gift.
As a diabetic, I am really concerned about the future health of my feet, neuropathy is so prevalent with diabetics. I feel that having regular reflex sessions can only help to increase the circulation in my feet and hopefully divert problems with my feet in the future. If you never have tried reflexology, please try it, you will love it. And if you are a diabetic do it now before feet problems are a concern.
And by the way, Donna is the best, you will love her she is fantastic !!!
August 7th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
I did..from you…and you are FANTASTIC!! It’s easy to answer..you did all the work for me as you described it beautifully…these are the reasons why I love ‘it’. You were the only one I received reflexolgy treatment from…and I’m hooked…I don’t need to go elsewhere.
August 9th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
I can remember when you were hard at work in school 20 years ago, Don, and you needed folks to practice on. I was glad to be a guinea pig, and I couldn’t believe how relaxing it was and how good it felt. I’m WAY overdue for another session and I can only imagine how good you are now after so much experience, so I hope I win that freebie for my next visit to southern Cal!
August 10th, 2009 at 8:22 am
I’ve never had a reflexology treatment….I find it fascinating though. Would it help my lower back issues I’m presently experiencing?
beautiful site and illustrations…
Donna Says:
Hi Stephanie,
Thanks for visiting and for your kind words!
Clients have reported that after receiving Reflexology their back pain has lessened or has been completely relieved. I have also heard this from sciatica sufferers, who claimed to find little relief with other modalities. Everyone responds differently to this work, but I feel that at the very least it has the ability to bring one to a very deep level of relaxation in a very short period of time, and when the body is at this state it can relieve itself of various maladies. Are you located in the Los Angeles area?
August 10th, 2009 at 10:32 am
I love reflexology because I took the class with Donna and it was amazing! It has made my massage practice unique and gives my
clients a reason to return to me specifically…they always say “I love what you do with the feet” it soooo relaxes me.
It is a way to relax someone- if thier time does not allow for a full body massage, and if they are not comfortable removing thier clothes.
August 11th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
I have had reflexology sessions before and absolutely love it for all the reasons you so wonderfully stated. It makes my whole body feel relaxed, refreshed and light. There is something special about having your feet worked on – especially by someone as talented as you, Donna!
August 15th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
I love Donna’s reflexology sessions because it relaxes my total body as much as a full body massage. It puts me into an altered state of peace that I love. Everyone should try it, you will be amazed!
August 20th, 2009 at 10:10 am
I’ve had reflexology before, and though I work in the healing arts, it still amazes me how your entire body can be affected through your feet! I have often left feeling as though I have had a full body massage.
While I’ve never had the pleasure of a reflexology session with Donna, she has a great energy and presence that I know would result in an amazing session.