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‘Micro massage’ in Kuala Lumpur: Dipp your tired feet and you will be treated to an instant ‘micro-massage‘. |
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) – The ‘little masseurs’ housed in the aquarium-like pool are not only a sight to behold, but try dipping your tired feet among them and you will be treated to an instant ‘micro-massage‘. ‘Doctor Fish’, which is the name given to the little masseurs, will pamper you via the process of the natural exfoliation of the skin layer over your feet as they nibble away the dead layers of the epithelium. The tingling sensation promotes the skins blood circulation, leaving you with a healthy, glowing skin. “Doctor Fish has a unique dietary habit where it would naturally peck away at the dead skin. It is also believed to be able to bring benefits to those suffering from psoriasis”. Veron Wong, the sales and marketing executive of “Kenko Reflexology & Fish Spa”, said Kenko Reflexology & Fish Spa, which opened its doors to the public in October 2007, received the Malaysia Book of Records accolade for being the first fish therapy spa pool in a shopping mall, in April this year. Besides the first outlet, which is located at Lot 5.01.09, Level 5, at the Pavilion KL, “Kenko Reflexology & Fish Spa” has another branch at the Mid-Valley Megamall. According to Wong, a third outlet is in the pipe line and scheduled to be opened in Penang August this year whilst the fourth one would be in the Klang Valley and is expected to be unveiled also in 2008. KENKO STORY: Wong said, “Kenko Reflexology & Fish Spa” was the brainchild of Dr Jimi Tan, a Singaporean and the founder of the Kenko chain of Wellness Spas and Foot Reflexology Centres. According to Wong, Dr Tan visited a fish spa in Japan two years ago during a holiday and came back with the idea of setting up a similar establishment in Malaysia. Wong said, Kenko Fish spa at the Pavilion is aimed at foreign tourists and high-end customers. “At the Pavilion, we have many tourists from the Middle East, Korea and Japan,” she said, adding that the outlet in Mid-Valley Megamall attracts more of the locals including families and youngsters. The fish is legally protected from commercial exploitation in Turkey due to concerns on over-harvesting for export. Its unique dietary habits (eating away dead and diseased skin of bathers) were first discovered in the waters of a hot spring near Kangal, Turkey. “The Turkish treat the Garra rufa as their national treasures. They do not export them. What we got from our suppliers are those from a family of Garra rufa that have been successfully bred in Asia and from countries near Turkey like Jordan and Syria,” explained Wong.Wong said, Kenko Fish spa at the Pavilion is aimed at foreign tourists and high-end customers. “At the Pavilion, we have many tourists from the Middle East, Korea and Japan,” she said, adding that the outlet in Mid-Valley Megamall attracts more of the locals including families and youngsters. Weekend customers, she said can reach up to 500 per day while on weekdays, the number is around 200 a day. According to Wong, even though fish spas are mushrooming, “Kenko Reflexology & Fish Spa”, being the pioneer in this business, is already a household name. “Our fish spa has the ambiance which sets the mood and allow our customers to relax. “We also ensure the water in the pool is hygienic and clean. It is changed daily and treated with 2000W Ultraviolet sterilization to kill virus and bacteria in the water,” said Wong. The standard Kenko fish spa half-hour treatment is priced at RM38 for adults and RM19 for children below 12 years old. Children below four years old are free-of-charge. There is also a private room at for the fish spa at the Pavilion outlet with two pools and the charge is RM58 per person. Besides fish spa, customers can also seek other therapeutic treatments including foot, hand and shoulder massages at “Kenko Reflexology & Fish Spa”, which opens daily from 10 am to 10 pm. |
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Reflexology in Asia: Miss Malaysia loves reflexology
July 29, 2008
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Miss Malaysia Angelreena Lim knows how to relax: I love a good foot and body massage. I recently visited a massage parlour in Hartamas, which offers good foot reflexology at a reasonable price. I usually crave massages when my feet are too tired due to too much walking and Latin dancing. It really helps me relax. SOURCE:
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Kuala Lumpur has been Angelreena Lim’s home for most of her life. The girl with a sweet smile moved from her birthplace of Kedah to the city 17 years ago. Just last week, the 21-year-old Psychology student had a thrilling experience representing Kedah at the Miss Malaysia Universe 2008 beauty pageant.
“Even though the schedule was packed with challenging activities and it was my first time participating in beauty pageant, I had a rewarding experience with the girls, organisers and during the trip on Star Cruise.
“I also won three subsidiary titles. It was totally unexpected and I am grateful to be blessed with this opportunity,” Lim said.
She was named Miss Star Cruise Amity, Miss Celebrity Fitness Hot Bod and Miss BMI and Beauty Mart at the end of the 10-day competition.
Now back in Kuala Lumpur and in the midst of exams, she says that the city has so much to offer and young adults who plan to live here just need to be themselves and follow their instincts.
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What do you like about KL?
The thing that I like about KL is its upbeat atmosphere, interesting places, the people and food. It gives a variety of choices and you’ll never find yourself being bored here.
What do you dislike about KL?
Traffic jams! That’s the only major setback. But I guess most great cities face the same problem.
What is your favourite food?
I would say my favourite food would be the fish head noodle served at SS20, Damansara Kim. It is the corner food stall, which has a pleasant and shady environment. It’s best to complete the meal with their yummy cendol!
What do you do to relax?
I love a good foot and body massage. I recently visited a massage parlour in Hartamas, which offers good foot reflexology at a reasonable price. I usually crave massages when my feet are too tired due to too much walking and Latin dancing. It really helps me relax.
What’s your favourite hang out in KL?
That has to be Laundry Bar in The Curve. I love the food, music and carefree atmosphere there.
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The benefits of reflexology – part 2
July 29, 2008
 Benefits of reflexology
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What are the potential benefits of a reflexology massage?
In general: the major benefits of reflexology have to do with the reduction of stress, improved circulation, stimulated nerve function, improved immune system, and increased energy.
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Next to the major benefits, reflexology can also assist in conditions such as:* Allergies
* Arthritis * Asthma * Back Problems * Blood Pressure * Bowel Disorders * Constipation * Eczema * Frozen Shoulder * Gynecological Disorders * Hay Fever * Insomnia * Knee Problems * Multiple Sclerosis * Muscle Tension * Neck Problems * PMS/Hormonal Problems * Respiratory Problems * Sinusitis * Stress Disorders * Thyroid Imbalance MORE REFLEXOLOGY TOOLS:
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The major benefits of reflexology!
July 29, 2008
 The major benefits of reflexology |
The major benefits of reflexology! In general: the major benefits of reflexology have to do with the reduction of stress. The feet and hands help set the tension level for the rest of the body, and therefore they are an easy way to interrupt the stress signal and reset homeostasis, the body’s equilibrium. |
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In general the major benefits of Reflexology are:
Reflexology induces stress reduction:
When we are stressed our body’s defences break down and we become more susceptible to illness and disease. Reflexology reduces stress by generating deep tranquil relaxation, helping the body balance itself and allowing healing energy to flow. Reflexology provides improved circulation: Blood needs to flow freely throughout the body carrying oxygen and nutrients to all the cells and removing the waste products of metabolism and other toxins. By reducing stress and tension, reflexology allows the cardiovascular vessels to conduct the flow of blood naturally and easily. Reflexology stimulates nerve function: By stimulating more than 7,000 nerves in the feet, reflexology encourages the opening and clearing of neural pathways. It interrupts pain pathways, reducing pain. Reflexology improves the immune system: Reflexology stimulates the lymphatic system thus reducing risk of infection. It cleanses the body of toxins and impurities and also stimulates the production of endorphins, leading to an improved immune system and sense of well-being. Reflexology gives increased energy: Reflexology revitalises energy throughout the body by relaxing and opening up energy pathways. MORE REFLEXOLOGY TOOLS:
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What is reflexology?
July 26, 2008
 What is reflexology?  Foot reflex zone therapy SOURCE: |
What is reflexology?
Reflexology can be described as a healing art of stimulating specific points on the feet, hands, ears, or other body parts in order to promote relaxation, pain relieve, and treat a wide range of health problems. The practice of reflexology is based on the concept that different parts of your body have corresponding “reflex points” on the areas mentioned above. Reflexology’s roots are ancient, possibly dating back some 4,500 years in Chinese and Egyptian medicine. But modern, standardized reflexology was developed in the early 1900s by American physician William Fitzgerald, MD. Over several years, Dr. Fitzgerald and Dr. Joe Shelby Riley studied both the theory of zone therapy and modern anatomy, meticulously mapping out the body’s reflex points. Today, reflexologists can go straight to a particular area of the foot, hand, or ear, and begin to relieve pain and promote healing just about anywhere in the body. |
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Foot reflexology chart
July 26, 2008
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Foot Reflexology Chart: A foot reflexology chart (or likewise: a hand chart or ear chart) demonstrates the areas of the feet or other body parts (hands or ears) that reflexologists (reflexology practitioners) believe correspond with organs in the “zones” of the body: the so-called ‘reflex zones’. SOURCE:
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Reflexology: ear reflexology diagram
July 26, 2008
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Ear reflexology: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) says that your ears contain reflexology areas that when stimulated by acupuncture needles or finger pressure influence corresponding body parts. When you have stomach problems, you should stimulate the stomach reflexology area on each ear; when you have eye problems, stimulate the eye reflexology areas. |
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Ear reflexology is a safe self-therapy, but you should always check with your health professional before trying them for the first time.
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Reflexology hand diagram
July 26, 2008
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Reflexology Hand Diagram: A reflexology diagram will likely help you to find the reflex zones on any foot, hand, or the ear. Therefore it is very important that the reflexologist has a detailed reflexology hand diagram (or a reflexology foot diagram) in his/her head. For then it becomes much more easy to include intuitive processes for the benefits of the reflexology client. SOURCE:
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Reflexology: find a reflexologist in Singapore!
July 25, 2008
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Reflexology in Singapore: Find a reflexologist and reflexology center in Singapore City at: the Ai Sin Foot Reflexology Centre (810 Geylang Road #01-89); Aloha Foot Reflexology (19 Tanglin Rd #01-08 Tanglin Shopping Centre); Aishiteru Accupressure Reflexology Centre (304 Orchard Rd #03-36 Lucky Plaza); and Alpha Healthy Reflexology (104A Tg Pagar Road).” SOURCE: Reflexology in Singapore City |
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Reflexology: find a reflexologist in Belfast!
July 25, 2008
 Reflexology in Belfast |
Reflexology in Belfast: You can find a reflexologist and a reflexology center in Belfast (Ireland) at: the Natural Body Care – ladies only (8 Glendhu Manor, Garnerville Rd.); “THERAPUTIX” Reflexology School Belfast (St Brides Hall Deravolgie Avenue), and the Irish Reflexologists’ Institute (Fitzwilliam Business Centre, Laurance Street, Drogheda).” SOURCE: Reflexology in Belfast |
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