What is Foot Zone Therapy?

Our Feet are Like a Map!

It is thought that all the systems of the body are mapped out on the feet. The circulatory, lymphatic, nervous, skeletal, endocrine, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and the reproductive systems all align to signals on this map of the feet. A Foot Zone Therapist is trained to understand, find, and access these energetic points and apply pressure with the intent to bring the body into homeostasis.

Foot Zoning During Pregnancy

Great question! The answer is YES! Foot zoning is very beneficial at all times of life, including during pregnancy! During the first trimester of pregnancy, the rule of thumb is "shorter, faster, lighter", speaking of how we work on the signals. Mom's body has a lot going on physical, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally and "getting zoned" can help bring balance - homeostasis - to all of these areas. Baby also reaps the benefits of mom being more balanced (who doesn't??) and can even have some of his/her own emotions pop up. I have seen in my own practice how Foot Zoning can also be a great way to foster or strengthen a bond between mom and baby.

Is It Safe?

Foot Zoning and Doula care

One of my favorite ways to connect with my Doula clients is through Foot Zoning. Not many Doulas offer this specific service, and so I feel very privileged to be able to offer this dynamic duo in the birth community!

While we zone, me and my clients chat about life, struggles, triumphs, release emotion, walk through visualizations, share stories and insights, and... basically just become friends! By the time labor rolls around, we have spent hours together prepping and getting to know each other.

I love connecting with people through Foot Zoning!