Reflexology assessment takes place as stress cues are evaluated. Stress cues are parts of the foot or hand that shows adaptation to stress. Adaptation is shown by visual signs such as callousing, knobby toes or bunion. Indications of stress are also seen as sensitivity to technique application or touch signs perceived by the reflexologist as technique is applied.

The assessment of such stress cues allows the reflexologist to target areas of stress and to design a session of pressure technique application appropriate to provide relaxation specific to the individual.

Foot massage is an ancient Chinese massage. It has been used more than 3000 years. It prevents and cures many diseases, for example: headache, tension, asthma, constipation, sinusitis and migraine etc. To say that sensory nerve of internal organs are spread throughout the body, and some connecting with other organs as well as skin. All of these sensory nerves are mainly rooting at the plantar of foot. The foot massage is good for stimulation the activity of internal organs, and to improve blood and lymph circulation.

Therefore foot massage is a good massage for health. To stimulate the body¡¯s wind element to blow up and to balance the four elements (sickness of human comes from the imbalance of these elements). The objectives of both massages are similar.

Thai massage to balance the body¡¯s elements and foot massage is for stimulating the activity of internal organs. Thai massage used thumbs, palms, hands, elbow, knee and foot, but foot massage uses hands, fingers and wood stick with cream or oil.

Reflexology, or zone therapy, is the practice of massaging, squeezing, or pushing on parts of the feet, or sometimes the hands and ears, with the goal of encouraging a beneficial effect on other parts of the body, or to improve general health.

There is no consensus on how reflexology does or could work in practice; a unifying theme is the idea that areas on the foot correspond to areas of the body, and that by manipulating these one can improve health through one's qi.

Reflexology can be done practically anytime and anywhere. The trick is consistency. We have been impressed with the results from China. Their secret seems to be that they do reflexology once a day for six days in two week segments. Then they review the results and do more segments as necessary. This requires self help and family help as well as the guidance of practitioners. The practitioner can give you a quality signal to break up the pattern of stress but you and your family can provide the quantity to help break it up the stress patterns in your feet and hands.

Build reflexology into your life. It is easy to do reflexology well doing other activities. Put a foot roller under your desk or work your hands while waiting for the kids at school. Be creative but be consistent. Five minutes a day is worth more than an hour once in awhile.

There are a variety of people doing reflexology from concerned parents to doctors in China. It is a useful tool for a variety of situations. Many professions have taken up reflexology from cosmetologists to nurses.

Reflexology is now being introduced into hospitals and HMO's. It is even being considered for insurance reimbursement.

There are full time professionals doing reflexology. We believe the future looks bright for reflexology and the profession of reflexology.

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