Reflexology
The healing of Reflexology is as ancient as the cultures of the early Chinese, Japanese, Indians, Russians, and Egyptians. Information has been found in ancient texts, illustrations, and artifact. Many of these ancient techniques are being used in what we refer to as Reflexology today.
Dr. William H. Fitzgerald in the early twentieth century developed what is known as Zone Therapy. His therapy proved that pressure applied to one area of the body, corresponded to other parts of the body, and reduce pain.
In the 1930’s Dr. Shelby Riley worked closely with Dr. William Fitzgerald and developed Zone Therapy further. She concluded that zones ran throughout the body and could be accessed anywhere. She found that the feet were the most responsive areas for working on the zones because of their sensitivity. She developed charts from the feet that corresponded to all parts of the body, and realized that the pressure used on the corresponding points had therapeutic effects beyond the reduction of pain.
With this knowledge our modern day Reflexology was born.
Reflexology is an amazing healing treatment. It is an art and science where using the reflex points within the feet, hands, and/or ears promote healing within our bodies’ organs, endocrine system and body parts.
Healing is brought about by working on the reflex points and pinpointing the troubled areas that need work. The reflex points stimulate the nerve endings that correspond to different areas within our bodies. Working on the entire foot brings about the release of blockages or congestion found within our bodies so healing occurs. For example blockages can be found within the feet corresponding to problems with asthma, sinuses headaches, digestion, constipation, eye problems, knee problems and problems with the internal organs. Locating these problems is the first step in helping find a solution in resolving what ails us.
An over all treatment releases stress, tension and congestion found within our bodies, encouraging relaxation and improving our energy flow. We feel healthier.