Reflexology

Reflexology is a form of massage in which pressure is applied to certain parts of the feet and hands in order to promote relaxation and healing elsewhere in the body. It is based on the belief that each part of the body is interconnected through the nervous system to the hands and feet. Stimulating specific reflex points in the feet can bring relieve to poorly functioning areas of the body.

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Foot reflexology can be found in the ancient histories of China, India, and Egypt. In China it was believed to be the same time as acupuncture some 2000 years ago, as found in the famous text 'Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine'. A painting from on the wall of the tomb of in Egypt shows a physician pressing the foot of a patient. Reflexology was reborn in the West in the 1890s where Dr Alfons Cornelius, a German physician, developed the concept of applying pressure to the reflex zones in the body to relieve pain. Dr. William Fitzgerald, an American surgeon in 1917 published a book called "Zone Therapy", which divided the body into ten zones and explained how treatment of one part of the body can affect the other parts within the same zone. This is taken further by Eunice Ingham, a physiotherapist, who developed the concept of reflexology in the 1930s.

The Chinese Method of Foot Reflexology known today, also called the Rwo-Shur Method, originated from Father Josef Eugster, a Swiss Catholic Priest, who goes by the Chinese name Wu Rwo-Shur (吳若石) in 1978. He came to Taiwan some 30 years ago to preach in Taitung, at that time he suffered acute arthritis. Another fellow missionary gave him a book about foot reflexology titled Good Health for the Future (1976) by Heidi Masafret. He studied the book and experimented on himself and able to relieve his pain. He then began practicing on others to help them with their health problems, but also as a way to spread the gospel. Read more in Father Josef's book.

	Reflexology for the Feet and Hands Learn to give a wonderful foot and hand massage incorporating reflexology with Geri Riehl! This informative video covers 8 lessons. Lesson 1: History of Reflexology; Lesson 2: Working the 10 foot zones; Lesson 3: Working the organ reflexes; Lesson 4: Working the gland reflexes; Lesson 5: General foot massage; Lesson 6: Working the 10 hand zones; Lesson 7: Working the organ reflexes on the hands; Lesson 8: Working the gland reflexes on the hands Produced by Real Bodywork, Running Time: 40 mins Read More Information
	Reflexology: Basics of the Middle Way DVD by Moss Arnold A first for the Reflexology community is this new DVD by Moss Arnold of all the practical applications of Reflexology. It is over one and a half hours of Moss demonstrating and explaining the practical Reflexology approach and techniques. This is a ground breaking DVD Reflexologists, Body Therapists, Natural Therapists and health care providers will gain techniques and approaches to apply in the clinical setting based upon an expanded understanding of the basic of Reflexology, which he calls the "Anatomical Reflection Theory"; stated simply is that the two feet reflect the body and all aspects of the body anatomically and proportionately accurately. It is an attempt to place Reflexology theory on a more solid foundation, which is the reason for this current DVD. Read more details
	Chi-Reflexology : Guidelines for the Middle Way DVD This beautifully presented DVD covers the advanced practical applications of Chi-Reflexology. Moss Arnold, originator of Chi-Reflexology, guides you through the practical techniques he has developed which form the basis of Chi-Reflexology. The DVD is an easy to follow, step-by-step guide to these techniques. The techniques covered include * Chi-Reflexology Relaxation Techniques, which are designed to connect the giver's chi to the receiver's, and to open the energy of the receiver. * Chi-Reflexology (Acupressure in Reflexology) techniques * Balancing Organ Chi Sequence * Balance Organ Chi, Meridian Chi and Integration sequence, and * Balancing Meridian, Element, Grounding and Integration through the toes sequence. Read more details
	Comprehensive Reflexology & Massage: The Hand Learn the healing art of hand reflexology and massage from expert massage therapist, Meade Steadman, in this award-winning video. Meade provides hands-on instruction, demonstrating the strokes and techniques on both the right and left hands and on different models: young and old, male and female. For the reflexology section, Meade discusses the body’s physiology, contraindications (particularly geriatric concerns), history, and how the anatomy of the hand maps to each part of the body. The comprehensive massage demonstration shows techniques to work the hand and forearm for flexibility, relaxation, and improved circulation. Meade’s demonstrations show how to warm up the hands, work the “whole body” for balance, and focus on specific areas of concern. Running Time: 1 Hr. 57 Mins. Received 2006 Gold Davey Award. Received 2006 Telly Award. Read More Details
	Comprehensive Reflexology & Massage: The Foot Get a foothold on reflexology and massage of the foot with expert massage therapist, Meade Steadman, in this award-winning video. Meade provides detailed instruction, demonstrating the strokes and techniques on both the right and left foot and on different models: young and old, male and female. For the reflexology section, Meade discusses the body’s physiology, contraindications (particularly geriatric concerns), history, and how the anatomy of the foot maps to each part of the body. The comprehensive massage demonstration shows techniques to work the foot and lower leg for flexibility, relaxation, and improved circulation. Meade’s demonstrations show how to warm up the feet, work the “whole body” for balance, and focus on specific areas of concern. Running Time: 1 Hr. 28 Mins. Received 2006 Gold Davey Award. Received 2006 Telly Award. Featured in Massage Magazine, Oct. 2006 Read More Details
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	REFLEXOLOGY Volume 1:The Feet with Rhonda Funes Every year, more and more people appreciate the value of reflexology as an effective tool of touch that accesses the energy flow of the entire body through specific applied pressures. This DVD helps you develop both the skills and confidence to address the nerve rich areas of the feet and provides detailed examples of thumb and finger articulations. Whether you are a beginner or experienced massage therapist, you can become more knowledgeable and confident about the nerve-rich areas of the feet. Rhonda Funes has been practicing and teaching reflexology for 15 years. In this DVD, she demonstrates basic and advanced reflexology techniques that anyone can use. Her mission is simple – to help you achieve maximum results from correct and easily applied reflexology techniques. More details
	REFLEXOLOGY Volume 2: Hands and Ears with Rhonda Funes This DVD shows you how to access energy flow within the body through pressure sensors on the hands and ears to aid health and stress-relief, prevent disease, reduce pain and improve the quality of life. This DVD provides demonstrations of effective articulation techniques to help you become more knowledgeable and confident. Experienced reflexologist Rhonda Funes provides a skilful voice narration and personally demonstrates basic and advanced reflexology techniques that anyone can use. Her mission is simple – to help you achieve maximum results from correct and easily applied reflexology techniques. A useful Q and A informs and instructs you about using reflexology to address various problems. More details
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Reflexology: Basics of the Middle Way - A New Book by Moss Arnold

A first for the Reflexology community is this new work by Moss Arnold with detailed analysis of the theories and practical applications of Reflexology as a serious therapy and science. It is over 400 pages of information covering all aspects of the basics of the science of Reflexology. There are four sections: Foot Reflexology Theory, Reflexology Techniques, Systematic Approach to Reflexology, Receivers of Reflexology Plus Appendices and Index

This is a ground breaking book as in Section 1 Moss, for the first time in the history of Reflexology, brings a critical and analytical eye to the current theories of Reflexology and for the first time in print details his theory which he calls the "Anatomical Reflection Theory", which stated simply is that the two feet reflect the body and all aspects of the body anatomically and proportionately accurately.