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Reflexology
Reflexology was developed In the 1930s by Eunice Ingham from an older idea of an american doctor Dr William Fitzgerald that there is a "map" of the body's organs on the feet. The left foot relates to the left side of the body and similarly the right foot to the right side of the body. The reflexologist can detect subtle differences in these areas and directs massage to the reflex area of the affected organ. This rebalances the subtle energy flows that are disrupted causing illness in the "reflex" organ, and promotes healing as well as a more general sense of wellbeing.
Less commonly the reflex areas on the hands can be used and a kind of acupuncture called Koro Hand Therapy utilises this idea.
Life and Health Problems Helped
The life and health problems shown below have been noted as being helped by Reflexology:-
Reflexology Practitioner List
As the relationship between practitioner and the person consulted by them is a very personal one we would recommend that you check out their qualifications and, if possible, decide whether you have suitable empathy with them. This listing does not imply any special competence.
Practitioner lists for Reflexology:-
| Australia | Canada | Great Britain |
| India | Ireland | New Zealand |
| South Africa | The United States of America | |
| Other Countries |
How to Help your Practitioner
You will have certain questions that you want to ask your practitioner about the therapy or natural cure and your practitioner will have standard questions to ask you about yourself.
The "How to Help Your Practitioner" page for Reflexology
Reflexology Blog
Add your contributions to the blog for this page. The button is at the bottom of the page or follow this link to the blog for this page. These can be absolutely anything related to this therapy or "natural cures" that needs an answer from other members of the community, or a space for you to complain about or comment on anything related to that topic.
Reflexology Practitioner Organisations
The qualifications and requirements for a practitioner to be registered may vary markedly from organisation to organisation. We would strongly recommend that you visit the organisation's website to ensure that your chosen practitioner is registered with an organisation which has requirements with which you approve.
The home country of the organisation is listed. Although their practitioner lists are likely to be limited to their own countries most will provide more information, advice, contacts and help wherever you live:-
| Reflexology Association of Canada | Canada | National |
| Universal College of Reflexology | Canada | National |
| Association of Reflexologists | Great Britain | National |
| British Reflexology Association | Great Britain | National |
| The International Federation of Reflexologists | Great Britain | National |
| Reflexology New Zealand | New Zealand | National |
| International Council of Reflexologists | United States of America | International |
| International Institute of Reflexology | United States of America | International |
| Reflexology Association of America | United States of America | National |
| The Reflexology Research Project | United States of America | National |
Reflexology Practitioner Schools
Various schools and colleges will train people to be practitioners of Reflexology. Although their courses may be limited to their own countries some may provide international distance learning. Please check them out carefully to ensure they meet your requirements
Please email editor(at)shared-care.com with the name and URL of your suggestions for additional organisations.
Lists of Practitioners and Practices
Please access the list of practitioners listed by therapy from the Therapies Home page
The practitioners and practitioners' organisations lists for the following countries.
| Australia | Canada | Great Britain |
| India | Ireland | New Zealand |
| South Africa | United States of America | |
| Other Countries |
The full searchable practice list for the following countries.
| Australia | Canada | Great Britain |
| India | Ireland | New Zealand |
| South Africa | United States of America | |
| Other Countries |
Shopping Zone
There are lots of good things related to Reflexology in the stores accessed below. Please have a look.
Please check both the British and the US stores as the items are likely to be different in each.
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