What is a client’s progression with reflexology?
New clients are often interested in what their progression will be when they incorporate a complementary and alternative (CAM) therapy, like reflexology, into their personal health routine. With that interest often comes a mixed understanding of how to schedule...Ancient foot massage technique may ease cancer symptoms
A study led by a Michigan State University researcher offers the strongest evidence yet that reflexology – a type of specialized foot massage practiced since the age of pharaohs – can help cancer patients manage their symptoms and perform daily tasks. Funded by the...What is reflexology?
Reflexology is based on the scientific theory and research that there are nerve reflex points on the feet and hands. These reflex points correspond to all parts of the body and the body’s systems. When a client is stressed due to health issues, injury, or...Reflexology doesn’t have to be painful to heal
Sometimes less is more. Ask Amy Petersen, who owns The Foot Bridge in Blue Grass, Iowa, and works throughout the Quad-Cities area. Petersen practices integrative reflexology, a type of body work that applies pressure to areas of the feet and hands to bring balance to all of the body’s organs and systems. There are many misconceptions about reflexology – that it is no different from a foot massage, that it can be used to diagnose disorders — but one of the most needless is that it has to be painful in order to work.
“It’s not about the more pressure, the better it is,” says Petersen. “It’s about working to the level that is comfortable for your body.”