Zone Therapy was being used by Dr. Riley, and Eunice Ingham took that knowledge and developed it further. It was Doreen Bailey, a student of Eunice Ingham's, who pioneered reflexology in England. Hand position for massaging down the sciatic nerve to the ankle. This must be done with a very light touch. It seems that females admit more readily to something being wrong and will spend the time to put it right.
Children are also very receptive.
It has been found that reflexology during pregnancy helps the mother and unborn child to relax. It also keeps the pelvic area supple and leads to an easier birth. I treat myself with homeopathic medicine as there are no side effects. I have used, reiki, shiatsu, reflexology, aromatherapy and acupuncture. I prefer the non-invasive therapies.