Foot Reflexology

Reflexology

Reflexology for life… the phrase conjures up the many possibilities of reflexology’s benefits. It connotes the potential to have an impact on health and quality of life; one’s own, and that of others. It suggests the use of reflexology techniques throughout one’s life, from the earliest days of infancy to the golden years of aging.

What is Foot Reflexology?

Foot reflexology is an alternative therapy that enhances the distinctive healing mechanisms of the body. It involves pressure to specific reflex points on the feet using certain hand, finger, or thumb techniques. Reflexology is based on the premise that internal organs, bones, and body systems can be positively influenced from properly applying pressure to the points on the feet, ears, or hands.

Reflexology shows that there is much more to that good old-fashioned foot rub you give your spouse on their birthday. In fact, the art of foot reflexology massage is an ancient practice that dates back to Egypt and China over 5,000 years ago. Nowadays, reflexology is common practice.

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Reflexologists apply pressure techniques to the hands and feet to stimulate specific reflex areas with the intention of producing a beneficial response in other parts of the body. Reflexology maps show the various reflex areas and their corresponding body parts. The mirror image of the body in the feet and hands helps both professional reflexologists and self-help practitioners to easily target the correct part of the foot or hand on which to work.

Right Sole

Reflex areas in the right foot relate to the body’s right side. The arm reflex site, for instance, relates to the right arm. The liver reflex site is much larger than the same site on the left foot since the liver is mostly on the body’s right side.

Foot Reflexology Chart

Foot Reflexology Chart
Left Sole

Reflex areas in the left foot relate to the body’s left side. The heart, stomach, and pancreas reflex sites are much larger than those on the right foot map,  reflecting the fact that these organs are situated on the left side of the body. 

How does Foot Reflexology work?

Reflexology works to restore the body’s health. According to reflexology, there are different reflex zones throughout the body. In total there are 10 zones on the body, five on the front and five on the back. Points on the bottom of the feet represent each zone. For instance, foot reflexology points on your toes are representative of the brain.

The foot reflexology chart, or map of reflex points, will help represent how certain body parts correspond to others. Each foot represents half of the body. For example, the liver is on the right side of the body, and therefore the right foot is the corresponding reflex area. A foot reflexology appointment may include a general, integrated session, or it may focus on certain trouble areas at the ears, hands, and feet. When someone just wants to relax, they may want to just focus on the ears.

Reflexology works to help release stress. As a result, the body will heal and regenerate itself. Throughout the years, certain theories have helped explain reflexology.

Foot Reflexology