Frequently Asked Questions
Columbus Polarity Center for Integrative Health & Wellness, Columbus Ohio
Reflexology is a system of applying pressure to certain points on the hands and feet (and occasionally the ears).
While the art of reflexology dates back to Ancient Egypt, India and China, Dr. William H. Fitzgerald, an ear, nose, and throat doctor, introduced this concept of "zone therapy" in 1915. American physiotherapist Eunice Ingram further developed this zone theory in the 1930's into what is now knows as reflexology.
Reflexology is a complementary therapy, which works on the feet to help heal the whole person not just the prevailing symptoms. Based on the same theories of traditional Chinese medicine as acupressure, specific points on the feet and hands are regarded as corresponding to organs and tissues in the body. Stimulating these points has a beneficial effect on the area of the body connected with the specific reflex.
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The underlying theory behind reflexology is that there are "reflex" areas on the feet and hands that correspond to specific organs, glands, and other parts of the body. For example:
- Tips of the toes reflect the head
- Heart and chest are around the ball of the foot
- Liver, pancreas and kidney are in the arch of the foot
- Low back and intestines are towards the heel
Practitioners believe that applying pressure to these reflex areas can promote health in the corresponding organs through energetic pathways.
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Reflexology can be used to help restore and maintain the body?s natural equilibrium. This gentle therapy encourages the body to work naturally to restore its own healthy balance.
Reflexology has been shown to be effective for:
- Back Pain
- Migraine
- Infertility
- Arthritis
- Sleep disorders
- Hormonal imbalances
- Sports injuries
- Digestive disorders
- Stress-related conditions
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