Foot reflexology in Paris 7th, in English
Slow, precise pressure on the soles of the feet for deep relaxation, by Dominique Rozan, a state-registered pédicure-podologue, near the Champ de Mars.
A very soft sound of waves, generated by your browser, to accompany your reading. Nothing plays unless you choose.
What is foot reflexology?
Foot reflexology is a hands-on technique: the practitioner uses thumbs and fingers to apply pressure to specific areas of the sole and edges of the foot. In the reflexology tradition, each area corresponds to a region of the body — the toes to the head, the arch to the abdomen, the heel to the pelvis.
The idea goes back to the early twentieth century and the "zone therapy" of the American physician William Fitzgerald. In the 1930s, Eunice Ingham drew the map of the foot that reflexologists still use today.
What to expect — and what not to
What it can offer
- A moment of deep relaxation, often described as a feeling of lightness.
- Support through periods of stress, tiredness or poor sleep — including jet lag and busy travel days.
- Quiet time for yourself, away from screens.
What it does not replace
- A medical diagnosis, treatment or prescribed follow-up.
- Seeing your doctor if a symptom worries you.
What research says: available studies suggest effects on relaxation and perceived anxiety, but their quality varies and none shows that reflexology cures a disease. That is how it is presented here: a wellbeing practice that complements medicine, never replaces it.
Why with a pédicure-podologue?
During the session, your feet are in the hands of someone with nearly forty years of foot care behind her. An early fungal infection, a corn, a cut that is healing badly: whatever she notices, she tells you, and suggests what to do. The same attention as in a medical pedicure, at a slower pace.
Contraindications
- recent phlebitis or deep-vein thrombosis;
- a wound, infection or significant inflammation of the foot;
- fever;
- the first trimester of pregnancy, as a precaution;
- a serious illness under treatment: ask your doctor first.
Price
€44A pedicure treatment or foot reflexology: the same price at the practice.
Home visits: from €55, depending on the area and travel. The price is confirmed when you book.
Saturday: appointments possible on request — €70. By appointment only.
Frequently asked questions
Is foot reflexology the same as a foot massage?
Not quite. Reflexology applies slow, precise pressure to areas of the foot defined by a traditional map, whereas a massage mainly relaxes the muscles. Both are pleasant; the techniques and intentions differ.
Can reflexology cure illnesses?
No. Reflexology is a wellbeing practice. Available studies suggest effects on relaxation and perceived anxiety, but none shows that it cures a disease. It does not replace medical advice or treatment.
Are there contraindications?
Yes: recent phlebitis or thrombosis, a wound or infection on the foot, fever. As a precaution it is avoided in the first trimester of pregnancy. With a serious illness, ask your doctor first.
Book a reflexology session
Dominique Rozan sees patients at 72 avenue de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, Monday, Thursday and Friday. Call; if she is with a patient, leave your name and number and she will call you back.
06 08 10 86 61From a non-French number: +33 6 08 10 86 61