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Contents

Welcome
About This Book
Take Care

Chapter 1
BASIC PRINCIPLES
What is Reflexology?
The Benefits
Hand Reflexology Maps

Chapter 2
HAND TECHNIQUES
Reflexology Techniques
Hand Relaxation

Chapter 3
FULL REFLEXOLOGY ROUTINE
Head and Neck Region
Chest Region
Upper and Mid Abdomen Region
Lower Abdomen and Pelvic Region
Midline and Spinal Region
Arm and Leg Region

Chapter 4
SPECIFIC AILMENTS
Hand Terminology
Sinus Congestion
Tension Headache
Sinus Headache
Migraine
Tonsillitis
Sore Throat
Toothache
Eye Fatigue
Jaw Pain
Depression
Stress
Neck Pain
Thyroid Dysfunction
Tinnitus
Ear Infection
Cold and Flu
Fatigue
High Blood Pressure
Asthma
Bronchitis
Shoulder Pain
Hiccups
Acid Reflux
Anxiety
Inflammation
Allergies
Arthritis
Stomachache
Gastritis
Nausea
Morning Sickness
Diabetes
Kidney Stones
Constipation
Diarrhea
Crohn’s Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Premenstrual Syndrome
Urinary Tract Infection
Mid Back Pain
Scoliosis
Low Back Pain
Sciatica
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Elbow Pain
Leg Pain
Foot and Ankle Pain
Hip Pain
Knee Pain

Index
Acknowledgments
WELCOME
HAND REFLEXOLOGY IS A SIMPLE BUT POWERFUL
TECHNIQUE WE CAN APPLY AS AN EVERYDAY SELF-
CARE ROUTINE FOR WELLBEING AS WELL AS FOR
TARGETING A VARIETY OF HEALTH ISSUES. IN TODAY’S
FAST-PACED LIFE WE CAN STILL FIND A FEW MINUTES
TO WORK ON OUR OWN HANDS, WHICH ARE ALWAYS
READY AND AVAILABLE TO US.
I FELL IN LOVE WITH REFLEXOLOGY IN THE LATE 1980S
IN GERMANY, WHERE I ATTENDED MY FIRST CLASS ON
FOOT REFLEXOLOGY. I WAS AMAZED BY HOW SIMPLE
AND YET SO POWERFUL REFLEXOLOGY IS, AND I
COULDN’T WAIT TO TRY IT OUT ON FAMILY AND
FRIENDS.
AFTER MOVING TO THE UNITED STATES IN 2000, I SEARCHED FOR A SCHOOL TO BECOME
CERTIFIED AND FOUND THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF REFLEXOLOGY, WHERE I STUDIED THE
FLOCCO METHOD OF INTEGRATED FOOT, HAND, AND EAR REFLEXOLOGY.

TODAY REFLEXOLOGY IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF MY LIFE. MY PASSION TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE


AND SEE THEIR HEALTH IMPROVE LED ME TO BECOME A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED
REFLEXOLOGIST AND REFLEXOLOGY TEACHER.
IT IS MY JOY AND HONOR TO SHARE THIS FUN AND EASY GUIDE TO HAND REFLEXOLOGY.

Stefanie Sabounchian

DISCLAIMER
This publication contains the opinions and ideas of the author. It is intended to provide helpful and
informative material on the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the author
and publisher are not engaged in rendering professional services in the book. If the reader requires
personal assistance or advice, a competent professional should be consulted. The author and publisher
specifically disclaim any responsibility for any liability, loss, or risk, personal or otherwise, that has
occurred as a consequence directly or indirectly of the use and application of any of the contents of this
book.
ABOUT THIS BOOK

This practical illustrated guide to hand reflexology introduces a


new and simple way of learning the art of reflexology for beginners
and home reflexologists.

Chapter 1
BASIC PRINCIPLES

After exploring how hand reflexology works and its many benefits, you will
be introduced to the hand reflexology map as a micro-map of the human
body.
Chapter 2
TECHNIQUES

Learn the principles of using a variety of thumb and finger techniques to


reflex points on the hand, and ways to relax the hands.

Chapter 3
FULL REFLEXOLOGY ROUTINE

This chapter looks at the six regions of the hands and their correlation with
parts of the body. There is a step-by-step reflexing routine for each region,
which can be combined into a single full reflexology routine.
Chapter 4
SPECIFIC AILMENTS

This main section highlights areas of concern in the body, in the order of the
regions discussed in Chapter 3, and ways to relieve them using hand
reflexology techniques.
TAKE CARE

Reflexology is considered safe when performed with a gentle and


nurturing touch, and has no known side-effects. Before you begin
reflexing your hands, take note of the following precautions, such
as when it is advised to use lighter touch, when you should check
with a health-care provider before performing reflexology, or when
you should wait until a condition has cleared up.

Precautions
Make sure you don’t work directly over any cuts, bruises, broken skin, skin
infection, or other skin conditions, nor on strains or sprains, broken bones,
or bone or joint injury you might be experiencing in your hands.

Permissions
In some cases it is advisable to obtain a doctor’s authorization before
performing reflexology.
LYMPHATIC CANCER
Talk to your oncologist. Deep relaxation increases lymph flow, and cancer
cells may potentially be carried through the body by the lymphatic vessels.
TYPE 2 DIABETES
Check with your health-care provider before starting reflexology.
HEMOPHILIA
Get a doctor’s authorization. If permission is granted, start with very light
pressure until you know how your body responds to reflexology.
ALTERNATING HIGH/LOW BLOOD PRESSURE
Get a doctor’s authorization. With deep relaxation your blood pressure
could change suddenly from very high to an extreme low.
Contraindications
There are situations when reflexology is considered a contraindication and
should not be used at all.
FIRST TRIMESTER PREGNANCY
During this sensitive time the fetus settles into the womb, and you do not
want to disturb that process in any form. However, if the mother suffers
from morning sickness it is safe enough to very gently just hold (but not
work) the solar plexus point to ease the nausea (see here).
AFTER ORGAN TRANSPLANT
Wait at least six months, or until the new organ is completely accepted by
the body. Obtain a doctor’s authorization before starting reflexology.
CHAPTER 1

BASIC PRINCIPLES
This chapter looks at what reflexology is, how it works,
and how it can benefit your health and general well-
being. We will also look at the hand reflexology maps and
locations that can be reflexed to bring relief and
relaxation to corresponding areas of the body.

BE PATIENT WITH YOURSELF AS YOU


EVOLVE. SMALL, HEALTHY CHOICES
MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN THE
LONG RUN!

Smidts in St Louis
WHAT IS REFLEXOLOGY?

The integrated health practice of reflexology maps a reflection of


the body predominantly on the feet, hands, and outer ears.
Reflexology uses unique thumb and finger techniques to deliver
pressure to neural pathways, helping the body function optimally,
as well as relieving pain and discomfort.

Each part of the body has a corresponding reflex location on the feet, hands,
and outer ears. We can look at the reflex maps as micro maps of the human
body. This natural health approach promotes relaxation, increases
circulation, and balances the body’s systems in a holistic manner.

Through the simple touch of reflexology, we can help activate the body’s
self-healing ability in a safe and nurturing way.

How reflexology works


Reflexology works through the nervous system. Everything in the body is
interconnected through nerves, which are the body’s message pathways.
When health imbalances occur somewhere in the body, blockages and
congestions of different chemical types accumulate around nerve endings in
the corresponding reflex locations on the feet, hands, and outer ears.

It is suggested that one of these chemicals is Substance P, a neurotransmitter


functioning as a pain transmitter. This accumulated deposit hinders the
bioelectric current from flowing freely through the nerve, partially blocking
nerve messages. Gently breaking down Substance P and other chemicals
with specific reflexology techniques encourages the flow of the bioelectric
current to return to normal, helping to bring balance and health to the
distant corresponding part of the body. Soothing nerve endings on the hands
and feet not only helps the person feel better overall, but also assists in
activating the body’s self- healing ability.
Background and research
Some form of foot and hand work was known to ancient cultures, including
those in China, Egypt, India, Japan, and Europe. Written evidence of the
reflexology map concept, however, was produced only in the early 1900s,
when two American doctors documented an orderly arrangement of
reflexes, closely resembling the shape of the human body, superimposed on
the feet and hands. In 1917, William FitzGerald, MD introduced the basic
map concept of a vertical zone theory. Joe Shelby Riley, MD introduced the
horizontal regions in 1924 after studying extensively with Dr. FitzGerald.
Adding to FitzGerald’s vertical zones, Riley’s detailed documentation of the
horizontal regions accelerated the development of modern reflexology.

Over the years, complex reflexology maps as we know them today, mainly
on the feet, hands, and outer ears, have been developed, and extensive
research studies following scientific protocol and investigating the
effectiveness of reflexology have been conducted around the world.
THE BENEFITS

Reflexology helps to promote self-healing through deep relaxation,


increased circulation, pain reduction, improved immune function,
and so much more. The beauty of hand reflexology is that you can
use it anywhere for self-care purposes, whether in the comfort of
your own home or on a bus journey to a job interview.

Some of the many reported general benefits of reflexology include:


REDUCED STRESS
It can be quite a challenge to keep balanced and relaxed. By soothing the
nerves, reflexology helps the body to deeply relax, balancing body and
mind and easing tension.

IMPROVED CIRCULATION
When the muscles begin to relax, the body’s smallest blood vessels, the
capillaries, open up and supply all of our cells with more oxygen and
nutrients, which helps support cell function. This improves all body
functions, and thus encourages the body’s self-healing ability.
OPTIMIZED ORGAN AND GLAND FUNCTION
Prolonged stress and tension can cause organs and glands to become
imbalanced. Through improved circulation and better cell function our body
is more likely to return to balance, helping the organs and glands to function
more efficiently.

IMPROVED IMMUNE FUNCTION


When our cells and organs function at an optimal level, everything in the
body starts working better. This promotes the body’s self-healing ability and
helps to strengthen our immune system. When using reflexology regularly
our overall health is likely to improve.

RELIEF OF PAIN AND DISCOMFORT


One of the many benefits of reflexology is pain reduction or elimination.
When we enter into a state of deep relaxation, where stress and tension can
melt away, our body is able to produce certain chemicals to help reduce or
eliminate pain.

Foot and hand reflexology mostly share the same general benefits.
However, it has been found that hand reflexology can sometimes be even
more effective than foot reflexology for relieving headaches and
stomachaches, as well as any issues with the arms and hands.

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