How Reflexology Can Help You As reflexology is holistic - treating the whole body rather than individual symptoms - most people benefit from it, and therefore it is suitable for people of all ages. For each person the effects of the therapy are unique. It has proved especially effective in the following areas: stress menstrual problems high blood pressure constipation and IBS insomnia asthma headaches and migraines sinus problems depression poor circulation pregnancy (and post-natal) musculo/skeletal pain post-operative recovery Additionally, many people value reflexology as a way of pampering themselves - an antidote to the strains of modern living.