Introduction

There’s something truly magical about the number 3. It shows up everywhere—in nature, in culture, in spirituality. And in the holistic space, it holds profound significance.

In many traditions and healing modalities, 3 represents balance, wholeness, and the interconnectedness of all things. Whether it's mind, body, and spirit, or past, present, and future, the triad speaks to the idea that healing and transformation are multi-dimensional.

Mind - Body - Spirit

This is perhaps the most well-known triad in holistic health. These three elements are deeply interconnected—and for true healing to occur, all three must be nourished.

The mind holds our thoughts, beliefs, and inner narratives.

The body carries those thoughts and emotions physically—often manifesting dis-ease when the mind is out of balance.

The spirit (or soul) is our deepest essence, connected to purpose, intuition, and meaning.

When one is out of alignment, the others feel it. Holistic therapies like reflexology, reiki, and breathwork aim to bring these three back into harmony.

Past - Present - Future

In healing work, the past often holds the roots of present challenges.

The present is where transformation begins.

The future is shaped by what we choose today.

Acknowledging all three—without becoming stuck in any of them—is key.

Reflection, awareness, and intention create a powerful triangle of change.

The Healing Triangle

Some practitioners work with three points of healing:

Awareness (what you know)

Acceptance (what you allow)

Action (what you do)

This model empowers clients to shift from stuck patterns to conscious evolution. No forced changes—just a natural flow from insight to integration.

Why 3 Works 

Three creates a stable structure—just like a tripod.

Two points create tension. Three points create balance.

In storytelling, it’s the beginning, middle, and end.

In design, it’s the rule of thirds.

In energy healing, it’s the balance of giver, receiver,

and universal life force.

There’s rhythm and completeness in the number three. It speaks to cycles, harmony, and the sacred geometry of life.

How to Work With the Power of 3

You don’t need to overthink it—just notice where threes

naturally occur in your practice or life:

Start each day by checking in with your mind, body, and spirit.

Create affirmations with a three-part rhythm.

(E.g., “I am safe. I am strong. I am supported.”)

Mind. Body. Spirit in Reflexology

This triad of the Mind, Body and Spirit is central to holistic therapy. In reflexology, we might be physically touching the feet, face or hands—but we’re doing far more than working on the body.

Each reflex point connects to an organ, a system, and an energetic frequency. As we stimulate these points, we:

Calm the mind – reducing stress, anxiety, and overthinking.

support the body – easing physical tension and boosting circulation.

Balance the spirit – bringing emotional release, deeper intuition, and inner peace.

Clients often say they come in feeling heavy and leave feeling grounded and “whole” again. That’s the power of addressing all three layers of self through reflexology.

Three Sessions for Deeper Healing

While many clients feel benefits after just one session, there’s something truly transformational about working in a rhythm of 3.

Session 1 brings awareness: it opens the body, begins to shift blockages, and reveals areas of imbalance.

Session 2 supports deeper release: as trust builds and the nervous

system relaxes, deeper healing begins.

Session 3 encourages integration: the body starts to find its new rhythm, and balance begins to hold.

That’s why I often suggest starting with a package of three sessions—it mirrors the natural cycle of beginning, unfolding, and settling. It's not about rushing—it’s about honoring the body’s own rhythm of healing.

Try this:

In reflexology, as in life, healing happens in threes.

It’s not just what we do—it’s the space we hold, the rhythm we honour, and the whole person we support.

When we approach healing through the lens of mind, body, and spirit, real transformation begins.

Book a series of three sessions and notice how your body responds differently each time.

Set a 3-part intention before your session

(e.g. "Let go. Trust. Receive.")

After your session, check in with your head, heart, and gut—

what do each feel, need, or know?

With Love & Light

Marsha x