Foot Zone

"When you look at your feet you discover that there is a perfect microcosm or mini-image of the whole body. All the organs, glands and body parts represented in the foot are laid out in the same arrangement as in the body, as a perfect reflection. Even the inside of the foot corresponds to the natural curves in the spine. Reflexologists specify that there are ten energy zones that run the length of the body from head to toe, five on each side of the body ending in each foot and running down the arms to the tops of the fingers. Not only do these zones run lengthwise, but they pass through the body so that a zone located on the front of the foot can also be reached from behind. All the organs and parts of the body lie along one or more of these zones. Each zone can be considered a channel for the intangible life energy called Chi, or qi in oriental medicine and martial arts. Modern reflexology is both a science and an art. Reflexology gives the best results when the Reflexologist works with dedication, patience, focused intention and loving care. Communication of touch is an extremely basic instinctive need. Reflexologists stimulate or work any zone in the Client’s foot or hand by applying pressure with their own thumbs and fingers this in turn affects the entire zone throughout the Client’s body. How it works is still a mystery. The fact that it works is proven every day. Reflexology is not a medical treatment. Reflexologists do not diagnose illness, treat diseases, nor do they practice medicine or heal (only licensed physicians are allowed by law to practice medicine). The aim of all health care practitioners, whether holistic or allopathic (treatment by drugs), should be to work for the patients benefit. To this end, reflexology when practiced in agreement with sound medical advice from doctors, is now being encouraged as a complementary therapy in the care of cancer, mentally ill and maternity patients." G. Sluter