Reflexology treats various disorders by applying pressure to the hands and/or feet. Certain areas of the feet and hands relate to particular parts of the body, reflex areas.

Brief History

Reflexology goes as far back as 2230 B.C. in an ancient Egyptian tomb drawing at Saqqara. In the 1500’s Dr. Adamus and Dr. A’tatis published a book about zone therapy in Europe. The western world didn’t really take notice until 1690 when Notrh American Cherokee Indians began using a form of reflexology and recording it.

In 1980 numerous clinical studies have shown us that  73% of the people treated reported positive/helpful results.

Treatment

Reflexology treatment involves applying pressure the specific reflex areas with the thumbs or fingers. The pressure is firm, but not heavy. Reflex areas will feel different by every person, which then helps the reflexologist in determining the best treatment.

Areas with more discomfort is more out of blanace than where there is less discomfort.

Zones

Longitudinal Zones

There are ten longitudinal zones that extend from the feet up the legs and up the body to the head then down the arms to the hands.

Transverse Zones

Transverse zones are identified in the feet and show how three levels in the body, horizontally, can be found in the feet, marked by the foot bones. The three levels are the shoulder girdle, waist and pelvis. 

Meridians/Reflex Area

Meridians are a base for Chinese medicine. They are channels that run through the body and contain the energy of the body.

Treatment

Your feet will first be examined. A small amount of talcum powder may be massaged onto the feet. You will also be seated in a reclining position.  Treatment is given to the reflex areas in the right foot first, then left.

The session will last about an hour and should be given at weekly intervals. Even though you feel better after the first treatment, it is important to continue for at least three more to ensure that improvements are maintained.