REFLEXOLOGY

Danielle Palm, Evan Griffin, Kelly

What is reflexology?
 Reflexology is a focused pressure technique
usually directed at the feet or hands. It is
based on the premise that there are zones
and reflexes on different parts of the body
which correspond to and are relative to all
parts: glands and organs, of the entire body.
Pressure points and corresponding effect
Pressure zones
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correspond with
organs and
glands
throughout ones
entire body.
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This is the basis



of the practice of
reflexology.
How does reflexology work?
 When reflexes are stimulated, the body’s natural
electrical energy works along the nervous system to
clear any blockages in the corresponding zones.
 Reflexology breaks up deposits(which feel like a sandy
or gritty area beneath the skin)that may interfere
with the body’s electrical energy in the nervous
system.
How does it work? continued
 Manipulating specific reflexes removes stress
activating a parasympathetic response in
the body to allow for blockages to be
released by a physiological change in the
body.
 With stress removed and circulation
enhanced, the body is able to return to a
state of homeostasis.
Pressure points and corresponding effect
Each pressure


point found on
the foot
corresponds to a
specific target in
the human body.
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Benefits of reflexology
 Relaxation with the removal of stress
 Enhanced circulation

 Assists the body to normalize the metabolism

naturally.
 Complements all other healing modalities.
Reflexologists do not
 Diagnose medical conditions unless qualified.
 Prescribe medications unless qualified.

 Treat for specific conditions(except for

emergencies)
 Work in opposition to the medical or other fields.

 Encourage the client to cease taking prescribed

medication
What would a session entail?
 A complete session on both feet is always
performed lasting between 45 and 60
minutes.
Treatment
 Pressure:
 -work within clients threshold.
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 -when tender reflexes are found, they should

 be worked with a degree of pressure to
 effect the desired result.


 -client should voice their tenderness threshold.

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 -reflexes are worked according to the body’s

requirements.
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treatment
 Tenderness can be caused by:
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 -stress
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 -surgery


 -injury or illness
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 -drugs
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 -foot conditions
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Therapy setting
 An optimum environment would include a
quiet and relaxing surrounding.


 A recliner chair is most suitable for eye-to-eye

contact.


 Reflexology can be administered anywhere at

anytime.
responsibilities
 Client
 Practice cleanliness
 Reclining chair (eye-to-eye contact)
 Fills out health record and accepts
responsibilities for session.
 Voices threshold level.
 May enjoy session (fall asleep)
 Encouraged to rest post-session.
 Drink plenty of water post-session.
 Reflexologist
 Practice cleanliness
 Provides a professional environment
 Relaxing music may be played
 Health record is established and
assurance that client accepts
responsibilities.
 Confidentiality
 Only client’s socks are removed.
 A thorough foot examination is
administered.
 Works within a time-frame
 Results of the session are
documented.
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Types of conditions
 Bunion
 Cold feet

 Cramps

 Diabetes

 Edema

 Flat foot

 Frostbite

 Gout

 Osteoarthritis
Thank you*
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