All About Reflexology

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All About Reflexology

• Part 1 of the Reflexology Presentations

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History of Reflexology

• Reflexology evidence dates back to at least 2500
  BC in ancient Egypt.
• It was also known to China and Europe.
  Reflexology works on the basis that the body is
  mapped out on the whole foot, including the
  dorsal area and side areas.
• Dr.William Fitzgerald and Eunice Bingham both
  discovered Zone Therapy. Dr.W Fitzgerald
  discovered zone therapy during his work as the
  head of the Nose and Throat department in
  Connecticut. Eunice Bingham took zone therapy
  much further and mapped out the whole of the body.

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What is Reflexology?

• Reflexology is a treatment method for activating
  the bodys healing powers. It is performed on
  the feet using specific manipulations and
  pressure giving the client both emotional and
  physical benefits.
• Reflexology is based on the principle that there
  are ten longitudinal reflex zones, five on each
  foot, linking energy paths and mapping out all
  corresponding body parts and organs.
• Also that there are four transverse zones,
  sectioning the body into four main areas.
• During the treatment whereby stimulation takes
  place, toxins are moved along these pathways, and
  are then eliminated from the body via various
  systems.

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How does Reflexology work?

• Reflexology works by balancing the body systems
  via the energy pathways which circulate
  throughout the body. This energy flow is also
  known as the Chi or Qi. The bodys balance is
  also known as the Equilibrium.
• If the energy flow is impeded in any way then the
  energy flow will become out of balance causing
  problems in various areas within the body.
• Once the blockages have been treated, then the
  body will regain its state of Equilibrium.
• Reflexology can also be used as a preventative
  method of health care, preventing problems
  arising.

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Why Reflexology on the feet?

• If we work on the theory that the feet are
  divided into to ten zones, five on each foot, the
  feet become a mirror image of the body including
  the spine. Reflexology can also be performed on
  the hands and ears but as the foot has the
  largest surface area, reflex points are easier to
  work on.
• Other main advantages to working on the feet is
  that some clients do not feel it is so personal
  towards them, that there is that little bit of
  space between the Reflexologist and the client.
  This can allow some clients to relax more, also
  the feet are very receptive to touch.

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What Reflexology is Not

• Reflexology is neither a medical treatment or a
  foot massage. Reflexologists cannot diagnose or
  state that they can cure.
• Reflexology can help to rebalance the body and
  alleviate symptoms, but the client must never be
  led to believe that they will be cured after a
  reflexology treatment.
• Only a licensed physician can diagnose and
  practice medicine.
• The reflexologist is a channel for healing, the
  specific techniques and the applying of pressure
  creates the channels for the healing to take
  place.

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Quiz

• How many zones are found on each foot?
• A- 4, B-6, C-5
• How many transverse zones are there sectioning
  the body?
• A-3, B-5, C-4
• Does reflexology cure headaches?
• A-yes B-no
• What date does reflexology go back to?
• A-1300AD, B-2500BC
• What were the names of the people who discovered
  zone therapy?
• A- Dr.T.Fitzgerald
• B- Dr.W.Fitzgerald
• C- Eunice Bingham
• D- Ellen Bingham
• Answers can be found in section 7.