Reflexology Massage: reflex work on the feet and hands

What reflexology is, and the idea behind it

Reflexology is targeted pressure on the reflex points of the feet and hands. It’s a relaxation and recovery treatment, not a cure. It brings relief to tired legs and hands, and deep calm. Here you get it as the Foot & Leg Massage (from 1,290 CZK) or the Hand & Palm Massage (from 1,190 CZK).

All day on your feet. Miles of Prague cobblestones, hours at the computer. And in the evening that familiar feeling: legs like lead, stiff hands, a head too full. This is exactly where reflexology comes in. It focuses on the feet and hands, the parts that do the most work all day.

Reflexology rests on a simple idea: the soles and palms hold a “map” of reflex points that tradition links to other parts of the body. The therapist works them with precise, graded pressure of the thumbs and knuckles, slowly and layer by layer.

So why does it feel so good, even though science doesn’t confirm that map? The sole is one of the most nerve-rich areas of the body. When someone works it slowly and deliberately after a day in shoes, the brain reads it as an enormous dose of relief. You don’t have to believe in energy lines to feel wonderful. You just need feet that have carried you all day.

Feet or hands?

We work the reflex points in two ways, and each has a slightly different character:

• Feet and legsThe most popular choice, and for most people the most relieving. After a long day on your feet, after walking around Prague or after sport. Pressure on the reflex points comes together with warming and stretching of the calves and arches, so the whole tired leg lets go. Foot & Leg Massage from 1,290 CZK.
• Hands and palmsGentler, but surprisingly relieving, and often underrated. For anyone who spends the day at a keyboard, on the phone or behind the wheel: it melts tension from the fingers, palms and wrists. Hand & Palm Massage from 1,190 CZK.

What reflexology helps with

No miracle promises. This is what guests feel most often:

• Tired, heavy legsTargeted pressure and warmth bring relief you’ll feel the moment you get up from the table.
• Tension in the hands and wristsFor people who type, drive or work with their hands a lot and can’t feel their fingers by evening.
• Deep relaxationFoot work is among the most calming there is; many guests fall asleep during it. More in our article on the effects of foot and sole massage.
• A calm, clear headWhen the feet settle, the head settles too. The body gets the signal that it’s finally time to rest.

The Thai tradition and pressure-point work

We work in the Thai tradition, which naturally emphasises pressure points and the energy lines (in Thai, sen) along the feet, legs and hands. Reflex work isn’t bolted on here; it’s built into the very foundation. Our certified therapists are from Southeast Asia, trained at renowned schools there. They know the difference between pressure that releases and pressure that only pushes.

How it works at ESCAPE

You won’t find a separate “reflexology massage” on our price list. That’s by design, not an oversight: you’ll find it in two real, targeted massages, so you know exactly what you’re booking. The Foot & Leg Massage takes 30, 60 or 90 minutes, the Hand & Palm Massage 30 or 60 minutes.

1. WelcomeWe greet you with a drink that changes colour in front of you, and agree on what troubles you most today.
2. Targeted, unhurried pressureYour therapist works with natural oils and adjusts the pressure to what feels good. Just say so.
3. Warm tea to finishAfter the massage you rest for a while over warm tea before you head back into the city.

Please arrive 15 minutes early. You’ll find the prices of all our massages in the price list and everything we offer in the massage overview.