| |  | | Reflexology with Gail Harrison | |  | | | | What is Reflexology? | Reflexology is recommended as a Complementary- professional based therapy. Treatments should only be undertaken by practioners qualified as Reflexologist. Reflexology should not replace medical treatment.
Reflexology is a holistic healing art and science, performed by a trained and certified reflexologist, who skilfully applies a sequence of techniques to reflexes found on the feet, hands and outer ears. These reflexes correspond to parts of the body and, when intermittent pressure is applied along with positive intent, healing energy results, bringing relaxation and balance.
A natural healing art based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet, hands and ears and their referral areas within zone related areas, which correspond to every part, gland and organ of the body. Through application of pressure on these reflexes without the use of tools the feet being the primary area of application, reflexology relieves tension, improves circulation and helps promote the natural function of the related areas of the body. | | | | Reflexology is a difficult notion to grasp. | | When pressure is applied to a specific part of your foot, hand or ear, a response and effect will be noticed somewhere within the related part of the body. Not only that, most Reflexologist will tell you where certain trouble spots exist in your body based on their examination of your foot. A lot of people are sceptical of this claim. Fortunately, today, we can rely on scientific empirical evidence to convince others of the validity of such claims. Since 1993, controlled reflexology studies have been conducted and published in a variety of medical journals.
The American Academy of Reflexology conducted the first study published in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vol. 82, #6, December 1993. Dr. Terry Oleson and Bill Flocco conducted a PMS Reflexology Research study that supported the use of ear, hand and foot reflexology for the treatment of PMS. Women participants demonstrated a significant decrease in their premenstrual symptoms as compared to the placebo group.
Bill Flocco has documented over 300 case and reflexology studies from around the world. A number of these reflexology studies are what are termed, outcome studies. These studies have shown the effectiveness of reflexology on a particular health condition such as PMS, asthma or headache
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What is Reflexology good for? Some general benefits of reflexology are that it: - reduces stress and tension - improves circulation - balances the nervous system - boosts lymphatic function thereby reducing oedema, reducing toxicity and improving immunity - stimulates sluggish, congested systems - reduces pain - enhances the body's natural healing process, improves sleep, increases energy and vitality
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Gail Harrison is a trusted Professional Certified Member - RAoA | | About Gail | | Articles from Australian Reflexologist | | | | | Reflexology History |  Many civilizations have practiced reflexology. Evidence of this has been documented on four continents: Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America. The Cherokee tribes of North America to this day practise a form of reflexology that they continue to pass from generation to generation. Reflexology travelled across India, Japan, Asia, and China. Traditional East Asian foot reflexology is called Zoku Shin Do. This is the foot portion of the Japanese massage technique. The roots of Zoku Shin Do go back to ancient China and are over 5000 years old. Many changes took place in zone therapy, or reflexology, as new knowledge was added. In China, reflexology reached a new level. The practice of acupressure using the fingers turned into the practice of acupuncture using needles. The study of the reflex points still existed, but the knowledge was linked or added to and taken in a new direction—the direction of meridians. The Chinese concept of meridian therapy is an important part of the foundation of reflexology.
The precise relationship between the ancient art practiced by the early Egyptians and reflexology as we know it today is unclear because different practices involving the manipulation of the feet to effect health have been used throughout the world. The most common theory is that the earliest form of reflexology originates in China. Many health skills in China originate from the early Taoists. There are several classic Chinese medical texts originating from this time, which note the effects of pressure point techniques.
The theory is that the discovery of pressure points took place on the battlefield. Pressure points were being used for the healing arts but were also used as a part of self-defence. Various forms of martial arts are still using these pressure points to disarm or disable their opponent. In fact, it is thought that the individual pressure points were mapped out by inflicting small stab wounds on convicted prisoners in a combination of specific points, which normally should not have been fatal. Historically, many thousands of prisoners are known to have been killed, as part of these early medical experiments.
These were based on the observations of wounded soldiers, who baffled the ancient Chinese physicians by claiming that symptoms of disease suddenly vanished after being hit by arrows or stones.
The Chinese among other Asian peoples learned by trial and error that by applying pressure to certain points on the body, pain was alleviated and on other locations also influenced the function of certain organs.
The application of pressure has become the mother of many modern therapies. Pressure points are used in acupuncture, Shiatsu and play a major part in reflexology.
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|  | Reflexology is a gentle, holistic therapy based on the principle that certain parts of the body reflect the whole. Reflex points, which relate to all parts of the body, can be found in the feet, hands, ears and face. A reflexology treatment is a systematic working of these points, stimulating the body's own natural healing process, resulting in better health. A Reflexology treatment is a wonderfully relaxing experience making it great to receive if you are feeling stressed. It is much more than simple pampering, however. Subtle yet powerful, reflexology is becoming increasingly popular in the world of complementary therapies. It is one of the few natural therapies to be adopted by health professionals and used in a medical setting, particularly in the areas of sub-fertility, pregnancy and maternity, aged care and stress management. It has a sound track record in helping many common conditions such as backache, IBS, blood pressure irregularities, sub-fertility, stress, PMS and migraines to name just a few. Try a Hot Stone Massage session. Ask Gail for details World Reflexology Week (WRW), which happens in the last week in September every year, gives each Reflexologist the opportunity to promote Reflexology in their local area. Reflexologist's throughout the world will be putting on talks, demonstrations, taster sessions, and exhibitions. They will be setting up stalls, doing radio phone-ins, appearing on TV. They will be promoting reflexology and the benefits derived from it. For the general public it will be a chance to try out reflexology and for the Reflexologist it is a once yearly opportunity to come out of the treatment room and show the world what lovely people we are. If you think that you would like to try a Reflexology Treatment during World Reflexology Week Phone Gail's Mobile: 7:30am to 6:00 pm please! Phone : 0427 255 929 Appointments by advanced booking only. |
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