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Total Health Northwest Reflexology and Detox Improving Circulation, Health and Energy Lynn Vincent Phillipi. MA Reflexologist

Definition of Reflexology : 

Definition of Reflexology Reflexology is a science and an art that is based on the principle that there are microcosms of the entire body mirrored on the feet, hands and hears. Pressure applied to specific points helps to create balance within the body, soothing the nervous system, improving circulation and reducing stress and pain. 2 Total Health Northwest

When Did Reflexology Start? : 

When Did Reflexology Start? Archeological evidence in Egypt in a Tomb in Saqqara, circa 2330 BCE, China (2704 BCE) and Japan (690 CE) points to ancient reflexology medical systems Translation states “Do not hurt me” “I shall act so you praise me.” 3 Total Health Northwest

Research in the West : 

Research in the West 1913 Introduced in the West William H. Fitzgerald, MD Ear, Nose and Throat Dr. Fitzgerald discovered that “the application of pressure on the zones not only relieved pain but in the majority of cases also relieved the underlying cause as well.” 4 Total Health Northwest

ZONE SYSTEM : 

ZONE SYSTEM The body is divided into 10 longitudinal zones—five on each side of the body. Each organ or part of the body is represented on the hands and feet; The practitioner can diagnose abnormalities by feeling the hands or feet Pressing each area can stimulate the flow of energy, blood, nutrients, and nerve impulses to the corresponding body zone and thereby relieve ailments in that zone. 5 Total Health Northwest

WHERE WARE ZONES DERIVED? : 

WHERE WARE ZONES DERIVED? The Nei Ching, or the Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine, the source of all Chinese medical theory = considered equivalent of the Corpus Hippocraticum, compiled around 400BC ~2500BC, in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) the Chinese divided the body into longitudinal meridians (developed the same time as acupuncture.) According to acupuncture, the body has 12 pairs of meridians or network of energy channels connecting all the organs. 6 Total Health Northwest

Mother of Modern Reflexology : 

Mother of Modern Reflexology Eunice Ingham Stopfel (1899-1974) further developed reflexology in the 1930s; concentrating on the feet. 7 Total Health Northwest

Feet Divided Horizontally : 

Feet Divided Horizontally 8 Total Health Northwest

Facts about Reflexology : 

Facts about Reflexology 9 Total Health Northwest

Nei Ching Wisdom : 

Nei Ching Wisdom “Maintaining order rather than correcting disorder is the ultimate principle of wisdom. To cure disease after it has appeared is like digging a well when one already feels thirsty, or forging weapons after war has already begun.” 10 Total Health Northwest

What is Reflexology : 

What is Reflexology Reflexology is the physical act of applying pressure to the feet and hand Using specific thumb, finger and hand techniques 11 Total Health Northwest This effects a physical change within the body

Benefits of Reflexology : 

Benefits of Reflexology Stress relief and muscle relaxation 12 Total Health Northwest

Benefits of Reflexology : 

Benefits of Reflexology Circulation improvement Total Health Northwest 13

Benefits of Reflexology : 

Benefits of Reflexology Detoxify and cleanse Total Health Northwest 14

Benefits of Reflexology : 

Benefits of Reflexology Body systems balancer Total Health Northwest 15

Benefits of Reflexology : 

Benefits of Reflexology Vitality renewal Total Health Northwest 16

Benefits of Reflexology : 

Benefits of Reflexology Pain relief and early problem detection Total Health Northwest 17

Benefits of Reflexology : 

Benefits of Reflexology Integrates body, mind and spirit. Total Health Northwest 18

What Can a Reflexologist Tell About My Health? : 

What Can a Reflexologist Tell About My Health? Reflexology assessment takes place as stress cues are evaluated. Stress cues are parts of the foot or hand that shows adaptation to stress. Adaptation is shown by visual signs such as callusing, knobby toes or bunion. Indications of stress are also seen as sensitivity to technique application or touch perceived by the reflexologist as technique is applied. 19 Total Health Northwest

How is Reflexology Performed? : 

How is Reflexology Performed? Reflexology is the physical act of applying pressure to the feet and hand With specific thumb, finger and hand techniques With a premise that such work effects a physical change to the body 20 Total Health Northwest

Relaxating the Feet (1) : 

Relaxating the Feet (1) Double-cup and slide, facing outwards (3x) Push up on bottom and glide towards toes (3x) Swish on top, making swirls, toes to ankles (1x) Rub around ankles (few times) Pull the back of the leg, 7” up leg to heel (3x) Swish on bottom, making swirls, heels to toes (1x) Rotate Rt foot toes to outside (3x), then to inside (3x) Rotate Lt foot toes to outside (3x), then to inside (3x) Twist toes, gentle pull from base to tip (do not flick) Total Health Northwest 21

What Can You Do to Help? : 

What Can You Do to Help? The Reflexologist will provide suggestions how you may assist yourself for quicker healing You may learn how to self-reflex specific locations You may be referred to another health practitioner Remember to drink plenty of water to flush toxins that have been dislodged during the session. 22 Total Health Northwest

Techniques : 

Techniques Thumb-walking Finger-walking Stroking Tapping (classroom examples) Why do we not use rubbing? Total Health Northwest 23

Let the Healing Begin! : 

Let the Healing Begin! Questions? 24 Total Health Northwest

Resources : 

Resources The New Reflexology, Inge Dougans Marlow & Company, New York 2006 Better Health with Foot Reflexology, Dwight C. Byers, Ingham Publishing, Inc., Florida 1983 Stories the Feet Can Tell Thru Reflexology & Stories the Feet Have Told Through Reflexology, Enice D. Ingham, Ingham Publishing, Inc., Florida 1984 Hands on Feet, Michelle R. Kluck Running Press, Philadelphia 2001 The Reflexology Atlas, Bernard C. Kolster, M.D., Healing Arts Press, Rochester 2003 (additional resources available upon request) 25 Total Health Northwest