Holistic reflexology is a gentle, natural healing therapy based on the principle that the whole body, from head to toe, is interconnected. This connection is represented by ten longitudinal zones. By gently manipulating a particular area (reflex) of the foot, the connecting organs in that zone are benefited.

Through application of light pressure on these reflexes, reflexology relieves tension, improves circulation and promotes the natural function of the related areas of the body.

Some reflexology techniques employ deep, sometimes painful pressure, but the "light touch" method taught, and employed at Derwen Therapies, more closely resembles natures touch.

In the days before concrete, the reflexes of the feet were gently stimulated when walking over rough ground, and the reflexes of the hands were more often stimulated through climbing, building, and manual labor.

In today’s world we have lost much of nature’s way of stimulating the reflexes so light touch reflexology reproduces nature's gentle way of restoring equilibrium to the body, thereby promoting natural health and vitality