The Complete Guide to Reflexology

✍ Scribed by Hull, Ruth;

• Publisher: Inner Traditions International, Limited
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 768
• Edition: 3
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

A full-color illustrated and comprehensive study guide for reflexology

• Provides detailed and accurate anatomical drawings, zone and reflex maps, and muscle tables

• Offers extensive basic pathology of all body systems, including case studies

• Ideal for students of reflexology up to levels 2 and 3; exceeds the curriculum requirements of all the major awarding bodies

• Includes a study outline for each chapter as well as review and multiple choice questions

Reflexology is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that encourages the body to balance and heal itself. It involves applying finger or thumb pressure to specific points on the hands and feet. Called “reflexes,” these points reflect, or mirror, the organs and structures of the body as well as a person’s emotional health. In this way, the hands and feet are “mini maps” or “microcosms” of the body that can be used to encourage holistic healing.

Presenting the most complete reflexology study guide available, this full-color illustrated textbook is designed for use both in the classroom and as a home study resource. Ideal for students of reflexology up to levels 2 and 3, it exceeds the curriculum requirements of all the major awarding bodies as well as meeting the current National Occupational Standards for reflexology.

Providing detailed and accurate anatomical drawings, zone and reflex maps, and muscle tables, the book outlines each body system, explaining how, when, and why to work the reflexes. It explores foot reflexology, hand reflexology, as well as meridian therapy and offers extensive basic pathology of all body systems, including case studies, allowing the student to develop interpretive diagnostic and treatment planning skills. Each chapter also includes a study outline as well as review and multiple choice questions.

Offering a comprehensive guide to the theory, philosophies, and history of reflexology, this book will encourage students to develop understanding and confidence in their reflexology practice.

✦ Table of Contents

Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1

What is Reflexology?

History of Reflexology

Theory of Reflexology

How Does Reflexology Work?

Stress and Its Effects on the Body

Effects of Reflexology

Contraindications and Cautions to Reflexology

Study Outline

Multiple-Choice Questions

Chapter 2

Foot Reflexology

Structure of the Leg and Foot

Mapping the Body onto the Feet

Reading and Interpreting the Feet

Case Studies: Reading the Feet

Reflexology Techniques

Study Outline

Multiple-Choice Questions

Chapter 3

Hand Reflexology

Structure of the Forearm and Hand

Mapping the Body onto the Hands

Reading and Interpreting the Hands

Case Study: Reading the Hands

Reflexology Techniques

Study Outline

Multiple-Choice Questions

Chapter 4

Applied Reflexology

Overview of the Human Body

Musculoskeletal System

Nervous System

Endocrine System

The Chakra System

Respiratory System

Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic and Immune System

Digestive System

Urinary (Renal) System

Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System

Integumentary System and the Special Senses

Study Outline

Multiple-Choice Questions

Chapter 5

Meridian Therapy

Yin/Yang

Five Elements

Qi and the Fundamental Substances of the Body

Meridians

Study Outline

Multiple-Choice Questions

Chapter 6

Diseases and Disorders

Diseases and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System

Diseases and Disorders of the Nervous System

Diseases and Disorders of the Endocrine System

Diseases and Disorders of the Respiratory System

Diseases and Disorders of the Cardiovascular System

Diseases and Disorders of the Lymphatic and Immune System

Diseases and Disorders of the Digestive System

Diseases and Disorders of the Urinary (Renal) System

Diseases and Disorders of the Reproductive System

Diseases and Disorders of the Integumentary System and the Special Senses

Chapter 7

Clinical Practice

Preparing Yourself as a Therapist

Preparing Your Environment

Laws and Legislation

Working With a Client

Reactions (Contra-actions) to Reflexology

Case Study

Reflective Practice

Study Outline

Multiple-Choice Questions

Chapter 8

Exploring Reflexology and Other Complementary Therapies

Taking Reflexology Further

Other Complementary Therapies

Answers to Multiple-Choice Questions

Bibliography

Glossary

Index

✦ Subjects

Complete Reflexology Guide, Full-color illustrated and comprehensive study guide for reflexology