Reflexology dates back to ancient times. The Chinese, Indians, Egyptians and American Indians used pressure therapy on the feet to maintain and restore good health. In Saqqara, Egypt, a wall painting originating from 2330 BC clearly shows foot reflexology being given as a treatment.
Reflexology is based on the principle that energy flows through the body along meridans, specific paths. A healthy person's energy moves freely along these channels, however, if the energy is blocked through tension, inbalance, sluggishness or congestion within the system, the corresponding organs and internal structures that lie in the energy path have the potential to succumb to disease.
Refeloxologists believe that an individual's health can be restored when pressure is applied to the various points on the body, this helps to unblock the energy channel, which revitializes the effect of the organs and glands.
The technique involves pressing the reflex points on the sole, sides, and tops of each foot in turn for up to three seconds, using the tops of the thumbs or fingers. The foot must be securely held, the leverage applied by the fingers and thumbs opposing the movement.
The client should sit comfortably and relaxed with the feet facing the therapist. Passive movements to loosen and warm the foot and ankle provide an excellent start to the session. A qualified therapist will be able to detect a disorder within a corresponding body part, because of the tenderness of the point or points of the foot. If the spot is particularly sore the reflexologist may return to that specific are several times but care is taken not to overwork it. Several sessions may be needed for a complete treatment.
When reflexology is applied skilfully it can relax and invigorate the entire physiology of the body, stimulating blood circulation and nervous system and boosting the elimination of toxins as well as clearing congestion of the organs. Reflexology is fimrly established as a complementary healing therapy.
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