Before you is evidence that foot and hand reflexology was practised before 2,330 B.C. India, China, Egypt, etc., practised reflexology thousands of years ago. In 1913 reflexology was brought to the Western world. Nervous people pace back and forth, wring their hands together, bite their nails and some handle worry beads or rocks. Unknowlingly they are relieving tensions by working the reflexes. Disease is created by stress.
Stress is removed with reflexology, thereby aiding optimal health.
Foot and Hand reflexology is based on the premise that there are zones and reflex areas in the feet and hands which correspond to all body parts. By applying specific pressures using thumb, finger and hand techniques, reflexology reduces tension, improves circulaton and promotes the natural functioning of the body. With the client relaxing in a comfortable position, the reflexologist will work on the bare feet for 45 - 60 minutes Begining with the right foot, all reflex points on both feet are always stimulated as the body is considered to be a whole unit. Reflexology is safe for everyone, although the pressure applied and length of session may vary for babies, the aged or extremely ill.