Its earliest dating goes back to approximately 2330 B.C. where it is depicted in cave drawings in Egypt. Although its exact origins are unknown, there are several theories. Others theorize that it was an independent creation. There are Reflexology points throughout the body including the hands and feet. This article will focus on Foot Reflexology.
Reflexology is based on zone theory .
They run down the body from the head to the toes. These zones also pass through the shoulders, down the arms and to the fingertips. One of its pioneers, Dr. William Fitzgerald, learned about it in Europe and used it extensively in his practice. In 1917, he wrote a book titled, Zone Therapy, or Relieving Pain at Home . Years later, a physician, Dr. Joe Shelby Riley, expressed interest in Fitzgerald's book and encouraged his staff to learn more about it.