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Reflexology for Beginners


  • The Pelvic Area is represented by the heel
    This includes the sciatic nerve and pelvis
  • The Reproductive Organs are represented by the ankle
    This includes the ovaries/testes, uterus/prostate gland, fallopian tubes, vas deferens, lymph/groin, vagina/penis, and the urethra.
  • The Spine is represented by the inner foot
    This includes everything that falls under the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, and coccyx areas.
  • The Outer Body is represented by the outer foot
    This includes the knee, hip, elbow, and shoulder.
  • The Lymphatic System is represented by the top of the foot
    This includes the mouth, nose, tonsils, lachrymal glands, upper lymph system, speech center, fallopian tubes, vas deferens, lymph/groin, breast, and circulation.

    Then, of course, you need to learn the techniques to use. David Vennels covers (and gives visual aids to demonstrate):

  • How to support the foot
  • How much pressure to use
  • Finger or Thumb Walking technique
  • Finger and Thumb Massage
  • Pressure Technique and Knuckle Press/Massage
  • Pressure Point Hold

    Reflexology for Beginners also covers how to do a treatment, including how to set up your therapy area and what to expect from the treatment. There's information on inspecting and "reading" the foot for signs of certain conditions and how to "warm-up" for the main treatment. The information and charting for a full treatment is excellent, and there's lots of practical advice, too! There's also an entire chapter on case studies, a chapter on concepts, and even a chapter on meditations for the therapist.

    Using this book, you can easily learn and practice Reflexology for yourself and others. The charting is thorough and easy to understand, and the layout of the entire book is easy and practical to follow from start to finish.

    My own experience after using this book has been incredible! Just a few days ago, I started feeling that old familiar pain in my kidneys and instantly grabbed my copy of Reflexology for Beginners and flipped to the foot chart. I showed my husband how to do the thumb walking and knuckle press technique, and within five minutes, my pain was gone! I've also found that I can easily do a complete treatment on myself and that I feel better for days afterwards! I hope you enjoy the same results!

    If you're interested in purchasing your own copy of Reflexology for Beginners, just click on the book cover below!

    Other "For Beginners" books by David F. Vennels:

    Reiki for Beginners

    Bach Flower Remedies for Beginners

    The copyright of the article Reflexology for Beginners in Holistic Therapy is owned by T. Darlene Cheek. Permission to republish Reflexology for Beginners in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.

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