What is the Reflex Symmetry Method
At first, it may not be clear why the body holds tension.
You might feel it in your shoulders, your back, or your feet. It can come and go, or stay for years. You may have tried different approaches—but the same patterns return.
This is often because the body is not just holding tension in one place.
It is responding through a system.
The Reflex Symmetry Method works with that system.
Developed over more than 30 years, this method combines reflexology, shiatsu, and acupressure to work through reflex points connected to the nervous system.
These points act like access points.
By applying focused pressure in specific areas, the body begins to shift how it holds tension. Circulation improves. The nervous system starts to settle.
This is not a general massage.
It is intentional, pattern-based work designed to help the body return to a more balanced state. Instead of focusing only on where pain is felt, sessions work with how tension is organized throughout the body.
Many people come in with chronic stress, persistent tightness, or discomfort that hasn’t fully resolved.
What they often find is that their body has been adapting for a long time.
Reflex Symmetry creates an opportunity for the body to respond differently.
Every session begins with a conversation. This helps determine whether this work is the right fit and allows for a more focused, personalized approach. Over time, clients often experience:
Reduced physical tension
Improved sense of calm
Better body awareness
More consistent relief
The goal is simple.
To help the body return to a state where it can function more naturally—without holding unnecessary tension.
Ready to Experience the Reflex Symmetry Method?
If you’re dealing with ongoing tension, stress, or discomfort—and you’re looking for a more thoughtful, precise approach—this work may be a strong fit.
Abel McGuire has spent decades refining this method through hands-on practice in Berkeley, California.
A Discovery Call is the first step. This allows you to ask questions, share what you’re experiencing, and determine if this approach is right for you.