Reflexology goes way back — like, thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians were already onto it nearly 3,000 years ago, and there are records of it in China even earlier. When something sticks around that long, there’s probably a reason, right? Long before modern medicine, our ancestors were using this simple but powerful practice.

At its core, foot reflexology is about applying gentle pressure to certain points on the feet, hands, or even the face. These points (we call them reflexes) are connected to different parts of the body, so by working them, you’re basically giving your whole system a chance to reset and heal itself.  Facial and hand reflexology both work in exactly the same way.

People come to reflexology for all sorts of reasons — stress relief, better sleep, improved circulation, or just to feel more balanced. Most describe a deep sense of calm afterward, like their body has finally exhaled.