Two health and wellness professionals have joined forces to open a new practice in Pottstown focused on Reflexology and Massage Therapy. Charles W. Brynan and Mihae Blank have opened their practice at 304 N. Charlotte St. — the first dedicated office location for both professionals.

Brynan is the owner of Pear Garden Tai Chi and Reflexology. He currently teaches tai chi classes at the Pottstown and Boyertown YMCAs. He also travels to Phoenixville and Skippack with his reflexology practice, and does in-home sessions with private patients, writes Donna Rovins in the Pottstown Mercury.

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Reflexology, according to Brynan, uses an applied pressure to various points on the body, generally the feet, hands and ears.

“There is a map of points on them that relate to different parts of the body — the organs and systems like circulatory or sensory systems,” Brynan explained, adding that the pressure stimulates the body’s nervous system which can in turn ease muscle tension, facilitate blood flow and bring about a sense of deep relaxation.

“So the body wants to heal itself and normalize,” he added

A reflexologist treats the whole person — not necessarily a condition, according to Brynan. He added that he has had success in his practice with neuropathy, back, neck and hip pain, as well as plantar fasciitis.

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