“You have weak digestion ,” the reflexology therapist declared as she scraped a wooden massage stick up and down the arch in my right foot. I winced while nodding in agreement, half hoping she’d accept my admission as a peace offering and stop. Instead, she doubled down, moving the stick back and forth with more rigour with each stroke.

The funny thing is, I didn’t even need to believe her; my entire life has been evidence. But after her treatment, my sensitive stomach wasn’t as sensitive, my body felt less bloated, and I felt more energetic overall. That single reflexology appointment didn’t permanently change my gut health, but it did change how I saw my body. Western medicine often focuses on treating symptoms, rather than the root cause, whereas Eastern medicine sees the body as a w

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