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.

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

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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.

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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

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REFLEXOLOGY & Massage The Hand & Foot (2 DVDs)

by Meade Steadman

$115

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Geraldine Tay, Eu Hooi Khaw

Father Josef's Foot Reflexology

www.fjmreflexology.com

Foot reflexology was brought into Asia by Father Josef Eugster more than 20 years ago (in the 1980s). This method is called Rwo Shur method of Foot Reflexology, which is one of the more popular schools of foot reflexology. Due to its effectiveness, its popularity has spread throughout the world. Father Josef's Foot Reflexology is the first book written in English about his experiences and his unique foot reflexology method, which he initiated, researched and advocates, based on western and eastern cultural perceptions.

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Geraldine Tay & Eu Hooi Khaw

The Rwo Shur Health Method - A Self-Study Book on Foot Reflexology

www.gardenoftao.com.my

The Foot reflexology developed by the Chinese school is called Rwo Shur Health Method. This is the first comprehensive book revealing the secret of Chinese foot reflexology. It is also designed for self-study of foot reflexology.  The book traces the History of Rwo Shur from Father Josef Eugster. Then provides Theory Analysis of the principles of the Rwo Shur Health Method, The Reflex Principle Theory of Circulation, and Theory of Yin-Yang Balance. This is followed by Basic Techniques, and techniques for various reflex zone. Finally, List of Illness, and Testimonials. The Techniques covered are: 1: Index Finger Hook Technique 2: Thumb And Palm Pushing Technique 3: Hook Finger Technique Technique 4: Twisting Finger Technique Technique 5: Double Finger Pincer Technique Technique 6: Hold Foot and Hook Index Finger Method Technique 7: Single Finger Hooked Palm Technique 8: Thumb and Index Finger in a Hook (Both Hands) Technique 9: Double Palm Hold and Push Method Technique 10: Double Finger Hook Technique 11: Double Thumb, Bend Palm Method Technique 12: Push Palm Pressure Method

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This attractive wall chart fits beautifully in your clinic. The chart shows the locations of the organ and gland reflexes of the feet and hands.

Size: 46 cm x 40 cm (or 18 x 16 inch)

Printed in the USA

$15 

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Thumbsavers .. Protect your most valuable assets: your thumbs and hands! Thumbsavers provide support and reduce the stress on your finger & thumb joints and wrists from reflexology.

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