About Reflexology

What the HEALth NOW?

Deborah A. Carter, R.R.P., Owner
Reflexology for the Body, Mind & Sole, LLC

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About Reflexology

"Reflexology is a complementary, biological, blended, integrative health science through which an exercise pressure is applied to reflex areas, formed by 7,200 nerve endings in each hand and each foot, encouraging improved instruction to each and every single organ, gland and part of the body, thus persuading the body to biologically correct, strengthen and reinforce itself."

Professor Lorraina Telepo (International Academy of Advanced Reflexology)

ROOTS OF REFLEXOLOGY - Reflexology, like many other holistic healing methods, can be traced back to ancient cultures in countries such as China, Japan and India. In Egypt, evidence has been found to offer proof of footwork performed by healers of that era. For example, pictographs showing this footwork have been found in temples and entrances to tombs. Modern Reflexology in the United States began as zone therapy practiced by Dr. William H. Fitzgerald about a century ago. Dr. Fitzgerald found that by applying pressure to one area of the body relieved pain in another area. Zone therapy was further developed by Dr. Shelby Riley, who discovered the link to horizontal zones which included the hands and feet. Soon after this discovery, Eunice Ingham, a physiotherapist, introducted modern Reflexology to the United States in the 1930's. Eunice Ingham refined ancient foot maps into today's modern foot charts. These modern foot charts are anatomically structured. If a drawing of the human body were sized to fit the feet and placed on the bottom (plantar area) of the feet, the organs would very closely match the corresponding reflex areas.

Link to Hand Reflexology Chart - Printable Version

Link to Foot Reflexology Chart - Printable Version

REFLEXOLOGY DEFINED - The 7,200 nerve endings in each hand and each foot carry messages within the body to instruct it to function normally, or in a state of homeostasis. These nerve endings are the main components to the workings of Reflexology. When the exercise of pressure is applied to the nerve endings in the foot, instructions to the body improve. Reflexology helps to promote improved instruction between the nerve endings and the body. When the nerve improves, the instruction improves, and then the body improves. In essense, the Reflexologist is the facilitator of homeostasis in the body.

Reflexology for the Body, Mind & Sole, LLC

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(412) 889-7882
2215 Ardmore Boulevard, Suite 5, Forest Hills, PA 15221
(On Sumner Avenue next to Pup Pup and Away)