Facial reflexology has been known in all Far Eastern countries such as China and Japan.  However, it was in Vietnam where the main developments to the therapy were made in the 1980s.  The therapy has its roots in a technique developed by Professor Bui Quoc Chau and a team of doctors, research scientists and acupuncturists in Ho Chi Minh City which he named ‘Facytherapy’

You just stimulate the points using a pen or fingers – never needles. The points can also be stimulated through the use of hot and cold volcanic stones to enhance treatment.

The great attraction of facial reflexology is that it is capable of being useful in all sorts of ailments and pains. As an example:

• Problems with the back, joints and muscles
• Sexual/genital problems
• Hormonal upsets
• Skin problems
• Digestion and elimination problems
• Nervous problems
• Circulatory problems
• Respiratory problems
• Chronic disorders (e.g. Parkinson’s Disease etc.)