What is Reflexology? This is for personal use.

1. Reflexology
Reflexology: These are our notes on
Reflexology.
This is for our reference, informational &
personal use: By Beth Lynn, Lydi & Eddie,
Stanley & Jinny Fritz

2. Reflexology
Reflexology is a complementary therapy that has some
people putting down their painkillers.
Is the key to reducing postoperative pain on the soles of your
feet?
The Organs of your body have their sensory touches at the
bottom of your foot, if you massage these points you will find
relief from aches and pains.

3. What is Reflexology?
● Reflexology: also known as zone therapy,
is an alternative medicine involving
application of pressure to the feet & hand
techniques without the use of oil or lotion.
● It is based on a pseudoscientific system of
zones & reflex areas that purportedly
reflect an image of the body on the feet &
hands, with the premise that such work
effects a physical change to the body.

4. Places to massage feet.

6. Massage Points for Feet Reflexology

7. Ear Reflexology

8. ●Ear Reflexology/Acupressure
Massage (Auricular Massage)
● Ear Reflexology/Acupressure Massage
(Auricular Massage): The most common
form of reflexology is on the feet,
blockages can be felt on this type of
reflexology.
● It can also be applied to the hands and the
ears, which also map the body, though is
less likely for blockages to be felt when
using these methods.

9. Hand Reflexology

10. Hand Reflexology
● Hand reflexology may be a useful tool for
reducing symptoms of pain & stress.
● Having a hand massage is going to be
relaxing.
● Reducing stress & being in a calm state
can help your immune system to function
better. And you’ll likely feel better.

11. Face Reflexology
● Face Reflexology: is the process of
applying pressure to specific areas (or
reflex points) on your face in order to have
a beneficial effect on your health.

12. Face Reflexology

13. Face Reflexology

14. Head Reflexology

15. Reflexology for Baby Feet

17. Sources:
● Complete Reflexology for Life: Your Definitive
Photographic Reference to the Best Techniques and
Treatments Paperback – Illustrated, August 17, 2009by
Barbara Kunz (Author)Publisher: DK; Illustrated edition
(August 17, 2009)
● The Complete Reflexology Tutor: Everything You Need to
Achieve Professional Expertise Paperback – January 1,
2008,by Ann Gillanders (Author)Publisher: Gaia (January
1, 2008)
● Rainbow FOOT Reflexology/ Acupressure Massage Chart, by Inner
Light Resources Cards – November 20, 2006 by Yshkeyna Hamilla
M.A (Author), Jan Zupcsics M.A. (Author), Yshkeyna Hamilla
(Illustrator),Publisher: Inner Light Resources, Inc. (November 20,
2006)

18. Sources:
● Kunz, Kevin; Kunz, Barbara (1993). The Complete Guide to
Foot Reflexology. Reflexology Research Project.
● "Massage, reflexology and other manual methods for
managing pain in labour". Cochrane Collaboration. Retrieved 2
May 2015.
● Norman, Laura; Thomas Cowan (1989). The Reflexology
Handbook, A Complete Guide. Piatkus. pp. 17, 22, 23.
● Fitzgerald, William H.; Bowers, Edwin F. (1917) Zone therapy;
or, Relieving pain at home. Columbus, Ohio: I. W. Long,
Publisher (California Digital Library) Accessed Jan. 2019
● Benjamin, Patricia (1989). "Eunice D. Ingham and the
development of foot reflexology in the U.S". American Massage
Therapy Journal.