Vita Flex Technique means “vitality through the reflexes”. It is a specialized form of hand and foot massage that is exceptionally effective in delivering the benefits of essential oils throughout the body. It is said to have originated in Tibet thousands of years ago and was perfected in the 1960’s by Stanley Burroughs long before acupuncture was popular in Western medicine. It is based on a complete network or reflex points that stimulate all the internal body systems. Essential oils are applied to contact points and energy is released through electrical impulses created by contact between the fingertips and reflex points. This electrical charge follows the nerve pathways to a break or clog in the electrical circuit usually caused by toxins, damaged tissues or loss of oxygen. As with acupressure there are hundreds of Vita Flex reflex points throughout the human body encompassing the entire realm of body and mind that are capable of releasing many kinds of tension, congestion and imbalances. In contrast to the steady stimulation of Reflexology, Vita Flex uses a rolling and releasing motion that involves placing fingers flat on the skin, rolling onto the fingertips and continuing over onto the fingernail using medium pressure. The moving forward about half the width of the finger, this rolling and releasing technique is continually repeated until the Vita Flex point, or area is covered. This movement is repeated over the area three times. Combine this technique with 1-3 drops of essential oil applied to those areas of the feet that correspond to the system of the body you wish to support. Rapid and extraordinary results are experienced when combining essential oils with Vita Flex stimulation as it increases the effect of both.   The Vita-Flex treatment is done while in a seated position, one only has to remove their shoes and socks. The treatment starts with the reflex points on the hands and feet and then the hands being activated by Vita-Flex.  The client then moves from the chair to the floor with the back to my knees. The neck, shoulders, collar bone, shoulder blades and spine are then also Vita-Flexed. Some stretches are done as well as the face; ears and the scalp are also massaged. Essential oils are applied at various times and appropriate areas during the session as well.  Some oils are used specifically for physical conditions and others for emotional states. This unique combination along with the use of Louise L. Haye's™s principles brings mind, body and spirit into the realm of the session.  At the end of the session an atlas adjustment is done to correct any structural misalignment by using Vita-Flex only (non-chiropractic).  Treatments generally last 1 hour.  More time can be added to the appointment if necessary. ♥At Ease Body Care ♥ ♥Healing Your Heart From The Inside Out ♥