Lesson 2
Reflexology
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FRANCIS L. RUGNAO
Teacher-Wellness Massage
Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:
Discuss the origin of reflexology and professional Dos
and Don’ts of reflexology
Determine the pressure , techniques and reflex point of
the hand
Demonstrate the flow of treatment
History of Reflexology
THE ORIGIN OF REFLEXOLOGY
Ayurveda, a unique mode of treatment using herbs,
mineral, oils, metals. different elements and body
manipulation to affect a cure for different maladies
and illness. started in INDIA ABOUT 6.000 years ago
and it spread to SRI LANGKA. JAPAN and CHINA
History of Reflexology
From which SHIATSU or FINGER PRESSURE
developed in JAPAN and ACCUPUNCTURE in CHINA,
both are inspired practice of ACCUPRESSURE,
manipulating different points of the body. lt was
widely spread yet dormant for 1,000 years till
rediscovered in 1900.
History of Reflexology
Dr. William Fitzgerald researched on
Reflexology, with direct pressure producing
anesthetic effect on different body parts. He
had a system divide the body into zones or
channels and meridians.
History of Reflexology
Associates like Dr. Edwin Bowes, Dr. George Starr
White and Dr Joseph Riley Shellby made their
contributions. Eunice lngram developed Foot
Reflexology. So reflexology was developed by
medical practitioners but originated in the orient
east.
DEFINITION OF REFLEXOLOGY
Study of reflex points of the body in
relation to the rest of the body science of
the body manipulation wherein a positive
response is affected is brought out. A
gentle healing system when applied
properly.
GENTLE HEALING PROCEDURES
ARE THE FOLLOWING:
Safe and simple
Has lasting effect
No side effect
Prophylactic, defense. deterrent
Benefits whole body
Soothing and enjoyable
Readily available
RULES OF REFLEXOLOGY
Don’ts:
-- Do not treat a patient within 30 minutes before and after meal
– Do not treat a pregnant patient especially in their first trimester
– Do not treat an intoxicated patient
– Do not indulge in small talk during the session
– Do not diagnose
– Do not make promises
RULES OF REFLEXOLOGY
Don’ts:
– Do not palpate sensitive areas like thoracic, abdominal and pelvic
areas
– Do not discuss another patient with another
– Do not involved sexually with your patient
– Do not borrow things or money from your patient
– Do not Press against bones
– Do not press against calluses.
RULES OF REFLEXOLOGY
Don’ts:
– Do not press traumatized areas
– Do not apply pressure beyond tolerable limits
– Do not rub, pinch, stab, slap or knead
– Do not smoke or eat during treatment
– Do not Prescribe medication
RULES OF REFLEXOLOGY
Dos:
Dress in a respectable manner
Cut nails to a minimum and keep them clean
Bring all you need for the treatment
Partake a food and drink only when offered
Be courteous and Professional.
RULES OF REFLEXOLOGY
Dos:
Answer question when asked and ask question only
when you must
Leave soon after the treatment and when you have set
the next appointment
Maintain therapist/patient relationship
Be punctual
RULES OF REFLEXOLOGY
Dos:
Be accurate
Have eye contact
Check cuts, corns, calluses and other signs of injury
Apply dessert before session
THE 10 MEREDIANS OR
CHANNELS
1. LUNGS 6. SMALL INTESTINE
2. LARGE INTESTINE 7. GALLBLADDER-apdo
3. STOMACH 8. KIDNEY - bato
4. SPLEEN – pali 9. LIVER – atay
5. HEART - puso 10. BRAIN/MENTAL -
utak
THE 4 LATERAL ZONES
1.CERVICAL - neck
2.THORACIC - chest
3.LUMBAR- . – abdominal
4.SACRAL - pelvic and COCCYX - rectum
PROCEDURE
– Ask the patient first if he/she is sick
– Ask the patient to remove all his/her jewelries
– Put a minimal amount of alcohol on your hands
and other to the patients hands
– Start the treatment
TECHNIQUES
Thumb walking
Press and release
Press and rotate
Hook and back-up
Press and slide
Finger waking
POINTED PRESSURE
Light - for infants and child
Light to moderate - For elementary and
pre-elementary
Moderate - for high school and first time .
Moderate to heavy - regular patients
Heavy – Obese and hard labor
FLOW OF TREATMENT
(hands)
1. Dessert on the hand - for warm-up and hematoma
2. Work on the finger - energy enhancement
3. Finger tips - brain stimulation and headache
4. Web - for lung disease, joint pains, rheumatoid
and gouty arthritis
5. Spine - for lower back pain and normalization of
blood pressure
FLOW OF TREATMENT (hands)
6. Lymphatic - for mumps, hemorrhoids and
lymph nodes
7. Back of the hand - for breast cancer and cyst
8. The wrist – for reproductive organ and increase
libido
9. Palms - for internal organ
10. The channels - to eliminate crystalline deposit
and toxins
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