Contents
Title Page
Dedication
Foreword
Preface
What is reflexology?
Aims of this book and how to use it
1 A brief history of reflexology
Egyptian origins
Chinese origins
The history of the zone concept
2 A holistic approach to medicine
The concept of holistic medicine
Theories and philosophies
What is energy?
How the nervous system works
Meridians and nerves
The zones and the divisions of the feet and hands
Western medicine and complimentary medicine working together
3 Basics of consultation and diagnosis
The fundamentals of good practice
Clinical observation
Questioning
Listening
The case history
Diagnosis
Recommending treatment
Support and care of the client
4 Basics of the reflexology treatment session
Preparation of the client and yourself
Relaxation techniques, support techniques and protective hold procedures
‘Back-up’ or cross reflexes, or zone-related reflexes
Interpretation of painful reflex points
Reactions to expect during treatment
Reactions that may arise between treatments
5 The feet
Anatomy and biomechanics of the foot
Observation and analysis
The systems of the body and their respective zones on the feet
Treatment procedure
Foot exercises
6 The hands
History and theory of hand treatment
Anatomy and physiology
Observation and analysis
Disorders
Treatment procedure
Hand exercises
7 The ear, face and head
The ear
The face and head
8 A-Z of disorders of the body
How to use this chapter
9 Disorders of the skin: a practical application of reflexology
Anatomy and physiology
Disorders
Analysis and treatment
Skin care routine
10 Stress
What is stress?
Physiology of stress
Stress as a cause of illness
Physical and mental indicators of stress
The role of reflexology in stress
Simple stress management techniques
11 Natural nutrition
What is nutrition?
Components of a good diet
Additives
A healthy lifestyle
What is an allergy?
Disorders where diet and reflexology work together
12 The reflexology practice
Setting up a practice
Ethics
Professionalism
Making an introductory presentation to an audience
Appendices
Appendix I Statutory support systems
Appendix II First aid in the treatment room
Appendix III Complementary therapies that may assist reflexology
Appendix IV Astrology and health
Appendix V Some questions that students may be asked in an examination
Appendix VI Useful addresses
Glossary
Index
Plates
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Copyright
About the Publisher
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