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Define Reflexology |
...is the practice of manipulating reflex areas in the feet and hands. These reflex areas correspond to specific body parts and organs. |
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Relaxation |
allows health |
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Stress |
allows disease |
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Main Reflex |
is the reflex being addressed |
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Helper Reflex |
is a reflex other than the main reflex, that assists main reflex |
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Zone Therapy |
William Fitzgerald |
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Eunice Ingham |
known to have systematically mapped out the zones of the feet in relation to the organs and areas of the body. Known as reflexology. |
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Zones |
They are easily remembered because there is one zone for each finger and toe. |
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Reflexology Does! |
Assists in RELAXATION Rids body of TOXINS Increases CIRCULATION blood & lymph Improves NERVE SUPPLY Assists body to BALANCE itself Increases ENERGY revitalizing organs & glands PREVENTATIVE health care NON-INVASIVE therapy Efficiently addresses ALL BODY SYSTEMS Simple & Powerful TECHNIQUES all can use |
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Reflexologist Does Not! |
Diagnose Prescribe Make specific claims about results |
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Shorter, Lighter and More Often |
Don't overwork someone who is sick. The release of toxins may overburden the system. Working with them helps the natural healing process but remember the guidelines __________,____________&_____________. |
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Reflexology Guidelines DON'TS |
Don't: overwork someone who is sick work an injured area work on someone when they are having a health reaction from a previous treatment. Space 24 hours apart |
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Reflexology Guidelines DO'S |
work other reflex areas for condition |
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Reflexology Guidelines |
Fingernail length-Instruments-Lotions & Oils Pressure-Length of Treatment Frequency of Treatment Client Self Help-Hygiene-Positioning |
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Health Responses |
Increased Energy*Temp Cold/Flu Symptoms Cold Sores*Inc or Dec Blood sugar Diarrhea*Changes Menstrual Cycle*Sleep Patterns*Memories or Emotions Surfacing |
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Hand Techniques |
Thumbwalking*Fingerwalking*Hooking In & Backing Up*Rotating on a point |
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Body Systems |
Skeletal*Muscular*Nervous*Digestive Sensory Organs*Respiratory*Endocrine |