The Secret to a Softer Birth? Reflexology.
In the sacred, often chaotic landscape of pregnancy, an ancient ritual is showing up in birthing rooms, doula circles, and wellness sanctuaries: reflexology. Far more than a foot massage, this centuries-old modality applies targeted pressure to specific points on the feet believed to correspond to key organs and systems, like the uterus, adrenals, pituitary, colon, and most importantly—the nervous system.
Reflexology Is the Hormone Whisperer You Didn’t Know You Needed…and why celebs swear by it
In a small basement studio tucked beneath a brownstone in the West Village (the one Sarah Jessica Parker calls home on Sex and the City) you’ll find the A List’s best-kept wellness secret: weekly reflexology. She discovered it on set years ago and has since been a cult-fan ever since, along with Tracee Ellis Ross, Miranda Kerr, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angela Bassett, Victoria Beckham, and more.