REFLEXOLOGYDanielle Palm, Evan Griffin, Kelly

WHAT IS REFLEXOLOGY?

Reflexology is a focused pressure technique usually directed at the feet or hands. It is based on the premise that there are zones and reflexes on different parts of the body which correspond to and are relative to all parts: glands and organs, of the entire body.

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Pressure zones correspond with organs and glands throughout ones entire body.

This is the basis of the practice of reflexology.

HOW DOES REFLEXOLOGY WORK? When reflexes are

stimulated, the body’s natural electrical energy works along the nervous system to clear any blockages in the corresponding zones.

Reflexology breaks up deposits(which feel like a sandy or gritty area beneath the skin)that may interfere with the body’s electrical energy in the nervous system.

HOW DOES IT WORK? CONTINUED

Manipulating specific reflexes removes stress activating a parasympathetic response in the body to allow for blockages to be released by a physiological change in the body.

With stress removed and circulation enhanced, the body is able to return to a state of homeostasis.

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Each pressure point found on the foot corresponds to a specific target in the human body.

BENEFITS OF REFLEXOLOGY

Relaxation with the removal of stress Enhanced circulation Assists the body to normalize the metabolism

naturally. Complements all other healing modalities.

REFLEXOLOGISTS DO NOT

Diagnose medical conditions unless qualified. Prescribe medications unless qualified. Treat for specific conditions(except for

emergencies) Work in opposition to the medical or other

fields. Encourage the client to cease taking

prescribed medication

WHAT WOULD A SESSION ENTAIL?

A complete session on both feet is always performed lasting between 45 and 60 minutes.

TREATMENT

Pressure:-work within clients threshold.

-when tender reflexes are found, they should

be worked with a degree of pressure to

effect the desired result.

-client should voice their tenderness threshold.

-reflexes are worked according to the body’s requirements.

TREATMENT

Tenderness can be caused by:

-stress

-surgery

-injury or illness

-drugs

-foot conditions

THERAPY SETTING

An optimum environment would include a quiet and relaxing surrounding.

A recliner chair is most suitable for eye-to-eye contact.

Reflexology can be administered anywhere at anytime.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Practice cleanliness Reclining chair (eye-to-eye contact) Fills out health record and accepts

responsibilities for session. Voices threshold level. May enjoy session (fall asleep) Encouraged to rest post-session. Drink plenty of water post-session.

Practice cleanliness Provides a professional

environment Relaxing music may be played Health record is established and

assurance that client accepts responsibilities.

Confidentiality Only client’s socks are removed. A thorough foot examination is

administered. Works within a time-frame Results of the session are

documented.

Client Reflexologist

TYPES OF CONDITIONS

Bunion Cold feet Cramps Diabetes Edema Flat foot Frostbite Gout Osteoarthritis

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