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Deborah Slaughter has a zeal to heal and is finally living her long-term dream of helping others with her reflexology business Hand 2 Foot, which opened on May 1. It is the only reflexology business …
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Deborah Slaughter has a zeal to heal and is finally living her long-term dream of helping others with her reflexology business Hand 2 Foot, which opened on May 1. It is the only reflexology business in Park County.
Reflexology is the application of pressure to the hands or feet to relieve tension, pain and illness.
“Our feet are the maps to our bodies,” Slaughter said. “Once I learned that, then I learned to stimulate specific reflex areas on the feet that correspond to different internal organs and optimize the functioning of the organs.”
Reflexology can help rid the body of toxins such as pollution, radiation, chemicals, pesticides and medications. It can relieve pain, injuries, stress, migraines, tension, digestive and respiratory problems, and improves overall health.
“When toxins accumulate in our bodies, our bodies warn us in forms of pain and other symptoms,” Slaughter said. “Reflexology renews your immune system, it reduces inflammation, muscular pain … it also helps anxiety. It’s just an overall huge range of how reflexology can benefit a person’s well-being and their quality of life.”
Slaughter has been caring for others her whole life; at a young age she would care for her family members and later became a certified nurses assistant. Her life goal has been to find natural ways to maintain a healthy body and mind. After researching natural ways to relieve muscle pain and watching a video on foot massages, Slaughter felt she would be good at it and wanted to learn more to help herself and others improve their health.
After unexpected events, the Wyoming Division of Vocational Rehabilitation helped make Slaughter’s dream a reality by giving her an opportunity to develop a career she always wanted to persue.
“I would like to teach everybody the benefits of [reflexology]. I want to get to know the community and help people better their health and their well-being,” Slaughter said.
Slaughter is passionate about what she does. She personally has experienced the benefits of reflexology and wishes to share it with the community. She would eventually like to host workshops for couples and individuals who struggle with mental health to teach them basic techniques they can use on themselves or others.
Hand2Foot is available Monday through Saturday by appointment only. To make an appointment call 307-271-1408.
Hand2Foot Rates
30 Minutes – $35
60 Minutes – $55
First-time customers receive $5 off
