Introduction to Foot Reflexology 

Dates: October 12, 2014
Times: Sunday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Location: NUHS Campus / Lombard, IL
Instructor: Nicole Hejnar, MT, NCBTMB
Hours: 6.0

Program Description
This class will help you develop a basic understanding of the principles of reflexology and show you how to incorporate basic technique into massage treatment. 

Format
The program content will be presented in lecture format.

Outline

I. History of Reflexology

A.  Egypt – hieroglyphics on physicians tomb
B.  China – qi, meridians, acupressure
C.  USA – Eunice Ingham + Reflexology
D.  Europe
E.  Zone Therapy – Europe in 1500’s and Dr. William Fitzgerald in 1930’s

II. Definition of Reflexology

A.  The study of stimulating areas or pinpoints on the feet and hands that coincide with the organs, glands, and parts of the body to increase circulation of nerve and blood supply and to relieve tension.
B.  Comparison to meridians and acupressure
C.  Nerve involvement                                                           

III. Parameters for Practicing Reflexology

A.  What it does what it doesn’t do
B.  Laws regarding training of reflexology
C.  Controversy about validity of Reflexology
D.  Client intake and communication
E.  SOAP notes for reflexology

IV. Foot Map

A.  Review anatomy of the foot
B.  Guidelines: diaphragm line, waistline, pelvic line, tendon line
C.  Pinpoint areas: pituitary gland, Ileocecal valve, sigmoid flexure
D.  Left foot vs. Right foot – what is bilateral, what is not

V. Reflex Areas of Body Systems

A. Respiratory System

1. General Rule: Adrenal, Diaphragm, Ileocecal, Thoracic
2. T1, T3, C2 Nerve reflexes

B. Skeletal System Reflexes

1. Pelvic, knee/leg, neck, Sciatic, Hip, shoulder reflexes, spinal reflexes (medial border)

C. Muscular System

1. No direct muscular reflexes, general relaxation helps, reflexology is mainly for organs, glands

D. Nervous System

1. Nerve enervation through the spinal reflexes
2. Neck, shoulder, cervical

E. Endocrine System

1. Glands are pinpoint areas for the most part: pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid thymus, adrenal, pancreas, testes/ovaries, C1(pituitary), C7 (thyroid), T9 (adrenal), pancreas

F. Digestive System

1. General Rule: diaphragm, adrenal, spinal, liver + gallbladder
2. T1 (esophagus), T6 (stomach), T5 (liver), T4 (gall bladder), T8 (pancreas), T12 (small intestine), L1 + 2 (large intestine)

G. Lymphatic System

1. Areas to work: ankle, breast, between 1^st +2^nd toes dorsal + plantar, shoulder, toes, C6, T8.

H. Urinary System

1. Kidneys, ureter tubes, bladder, urethra reflexes
2. Additionally: T 10 +11(kidney both, ureter 11), L3 (bladder)
3. Reproductive System

I. Reproductive System

1. Kidneys, ureter tubes, bladder, urethra reflexes
2. Additionally: T 10 +11(kidney both, ureter 11), L3 (bladder)
3. Reproductive System

J. Sense Organs

1. Ear: toes, neck, cervical reflexes, spinal reflex(C1 + C2)
2. Eyes: toes, neck, cervical, kidney,(C2) reflexes
3. Skin: General rule: adrenal, pituitary, thyroid, liver, kidney + colon reflexes 

VI. Foot Technique

A.  Application of thumb and finger walk
B. How to hold foot properly (support, protect)
C.  Pinpoint reflexes (“hook in”)
D. Ankle loosening
E. Metatarsal loosening
F.  Metatarsal kneading
G.  Torque
H. Toes (no pinch)

 

 

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