Reflexology is a holistic method of healing body, mind and spirit. With origins in many ancient cultures, from China and India, to Native America and Egypt, reflexology involves applying pressure on strategic areas of the feet that correspond to organs and functions throughout the body. The result? Reflexology provides myriad health benefits, such as improved circulation and hormonal balance, and spiritual benefits such as deep relaxation and boosted energy.

Healing Books’ accessible, illustrated introduction to reflexology provides an overview of the practice’s history and methods, as well as direction on how to begin your own study of reflexology healing, its pressure points, and its various indications. Filled with advice and anecdotes from reflexology practitioners and those who have benefited from reflexology healing, this booklet shows that reflexology is indeed for everyone.

For those who are interested in receiving a reflexology session, use the booklet’s helpful, detailed diagrams to learn how to read the many pressure points on the feet and how they correlate with your health and body overall. You’ll also read about what to expect from a reflexology treatment and about how you’ll feel during and after. For those interested in practicing reflexology on yourself or others, learn about the basic methods and their variations as well as essential tips for starting or continuing your journey as a holistic healer.

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Holistic
• Self-treatment
• Who can benefit?
• How to use this book
• History
• Ancient
• Modern
• How it works
• Zones
• Central nervous system
• Body’s self-healing ability
• Acupuncture
• Reflexes
• Zones
• Longitudinal
• Transverse
• Soles of the feet
• The right foot
• The left foot
• Outer foot reflexes
• Inner foot reflexes
• Top of the feet
• Contraindications
• Acute infectious disease
• Pregnancy risk
• Epilepsy
• Foot problems
• Heart condition
• Fevers and high temperatures
• Medications
• Pre-treatment
• Examining the feet
• Colour and condition of skin
• Temperature
• Bone structure
• Muscle tone
• Treatment techniques
• Dynamic feedback
• Advice
• Experiencing a treatment
• Healing reactions
• A treatment session
• Warming the feet
• Treatment plan
• Area one
• Area two
• Area three
• Area four
• Area five
• Pause
• Area six
• Area seven
• More treatment approaches
• The inner side
• The outer side
• The top of the feet
• Specific areas
• Energy clearing method
• Treatment conclusion
• Particular conditions
• Acne
• Angina
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Cancer
• Constipation
• Cystitis
• Diabetes
• Headaches and migraines
• Indigestion
• High blood pressure
• Infections
• ME (chronic fatigue syndrome)
• Period pain and PMS
• Conclusion