What is foot reflexology?
Reflexology applies precise pressure to points on the soles of the feet, which the tradition maps to organs and systems elsewhere in the body. Whether that map holds up is genuinely debated. What is not debated is that your feet are dense with nerve endings, which is why an hour of skilled attention on them feels the way it does.
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3 out of 5Firm enough to work into tension, comfortable throughout.
- Reflexology
- Foot massage
- Zone therapy
We come to you, anywhere in London. Your home, your hotel room or your workplace.
Therapists trained in foot reflexology, across London
Independent, qualified, insured, and met in person before we let them near a client.
What people say about our foot reflexology therapists
Moemi is a great massage therapist with outstanding reflexology skills. Very pleasant disposition and her massage is always reinvigorating.
I had a wonderful massage with Nisha. She was very professional, truly attentive, and made me feel comfortable from the start. Her massage skills were outstanding — deeply relaxing and healing. Communication was smooth, and I really appreciated how easy it was to arrange everything with her. I’ll definitely book again!
Just had probably the best massage I've ever had from Cleo this afternoon. I've had many massages in the past due to an ongoing back problem but this was one of the best by far. My back did not feel so well for a long time. I can't recommend her highly enough. I look forward to booking her again soon!
Hello Marta - you were great! My back and legs feel new again 🙂
Ula was very nice and professional..thanks 🙂
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Average 4.97/5 from 12,012 reviews
How a reflexology session feels
More precise than a foot rub, and far longer than anyone would ever spend on their own feet.
- Shoes and socks off, everything else stays on, sitting up or lying down
- A warm foot soak first if you fancy it. Five minutes, and worth it
- Thumb and finger pressure walked slowly across the sole, zone by zone
- Firm through the arch and heel, where plantar fasciitis pain sits, lighter over the toes
- You can read, talk or watch television throughout, and plenty of people do
Some spots will be tender and that is entirely normal. Traditionally the tender ones mean something. Honestly, they may just mean you have been standing on them since seven this morning.
Who foot reflexology suits
Worth booking if
- You are on your feet all day and they ache by the evening
- You want a treatment you can have sitting up, reading or watching something
- You would rather not undress or be worked on all over
- Your sleep is poor and you want something calming rather than energising
- You have plantar fasciitis or tired arches and want proper attention on them
Mention it when you book if
- You have an open cut, verruca or athlete's foot, so we can work around it
- Your feet are genuinely ticklish, which is common and easily managed
- You have a foot injury, or gout that is currently flaring
- You are pregnant, since some points are traditionally avoided
- You have diabetes with reduced sensation in the feet
What happens during foot reflexology
Below is how a typical 90 minute session pans out. A 60 or a two hour booking follows the same shape, with more or less of the middle.
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Before she arrives
A comfortable chair
An armchair with somewhere to put your feet up, or your bed. A bowl and a kettle if you want the foot soak first, which we would recommend.
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First 5 minutes
Warming the feet
A soak if you have asked for one, then broad holding and stroking of the whole foot. This is also when ticklishness settles, and it does settle.
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Next hour and 20
Zone by zone
Slow thumb pressure walked across the sole, one foot then the other, then the arch, heel, toes and ankle. Firm enough to feel, never sharp.
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Final 5 minutes
Both feet together
Gentle holding and stroking to finish. Stand up slowly, drink some water, and do not be surprised if you sleep unusually well tonight.
Never had a massage before? Our guide to what to expect at your first massage walks through the whole thing, from preparing the room to how you will feel afterwards.
Does reflexology actually work?
We would rather answer this straight than sell round it. The evidence that pressing a point on your foot treats a specific organ is thin, and we are not going to tell you otherwise.
The evidence that an hour of skilled, attentive pressure on a part of the body packed with nerve endings leaves people calmer, sleeping better and in less discomfort is a great deal stronger. Book it for that and you will not be disappointed. We have set out both sides in is foot reflexology real.
How foot reflexology differs from the alternatives
Most people land here torn between two. Here is the short version.
| Foot Reflexology | Swedish Massage | Shiatsu Massage | Indian Head Massage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covers | Feet and lower legs | The whole body | The whole body | Scalp, neck and shoulders |
| You wear | Everything, shoes and socks off | Undressed as far as you like | Loose clothes or undressed | Whatever you like |
| Position | Sitting up or lying down | Lying down | Lying down | Sitting up or lying down |
| Best for | Tired feet, sleep, winding down | Stress and general tension | Energy and tension | Headaches and screen tension |
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Wherever you are, someone covers it. Seven days a week, 7am until 11pm.
Common questions about foot reflexology
The claim that a point on the foot maps to a specific organ has thin evidence behind it, and we will not pretend otherwise. The claim that skilled pressure on a nerve-dense part of the body is deeply relaxing and eases discomfort is well supported. We have set out both cases in is foot reflexology real.
Almost everyone says this and almost nobody has a problem. Reflexology uses firm, steady pressure rather than light stroking, and firm pressure does not tickle. The first minute or two can be odd, and then it passes.
Only your shoes and socks. You can stay fully dressed, sit in your own armchair, and read or watch something throughout. It is the least exposing treatment we offer.
Yes, and it is a popular way to finish. Book 90 minutes of Swedish or deep tissue and ask for the last part on your feet. Our Thai therapists often work the feet vigorously as standard, sometimes with a wooden stick.
Same principle, applied to the hands, and useful if your feet are out of bounds for any reason. Our therapists can include it. There is a walkthrough in our hand reflexology guide, and six steps to giving a foot massage if you want to try it yourself between visits.
An hour is right for feet alone, and it is longer on them than it sounds. Book 90 if you want the lower legs included, or if you would rather have reflexology as the end of a fuller massage.
£59 for 60 minutes, £80 for 90 minutes and £110 for two hours, the same as every other treatment we offer. Some outer London areas carry a small travel charge, which you see before you pay. We have written up what a massage costs in London and how we compare.
Whatever you are comfortable in when she arrives. During the massage you undress as far as you want to and stay covered by a towel throughout, with only the part being worked on uncovered. If that is the bit you were worried about, what to wear during a massage goes through it properly.
Often within the hour, though it depends on who is free near you at the time. Put your postcode into the box on this page and you will see the therapists covering your area and the times they have left today. We work seven days a week, from 7am until 11pm.
Somewhere to lie down, either your own bed or a mat on the floor, and your own towels. Your therapist brings the oil and the music. We ask you to use your own towels for hygiene, because a therapist working in homes all day cannot launder between visits the way a spa can, and yours will always be cleaner. Old ones are best, since oil stains.
Across more than 200 London neighbourhoods, wherever you are staying or living. Your therapist comes to your home, your hotel room or your workplace. Enter your postcode above to see who covers your address, or look through every area we cover.
Medically and professionally reviewed by Katarzyna Piatkowska, ITEC qualified massage therapist, August 2025.