REFLEX ZONE THERAPY

What is reflex zone therapy?

Also known as foot reflexology, reflex zone therapy is a type of massage therapy that focuses fully on the foot. While it always feels good to receive a foot massage, reflex zone therapy is more than just a foot massage. It is based on the idea that all nerves begin in the foot and travel up the body. This means that, if any area of the body is not functioning properly, reflex zone therapy can help relieve the problem.

What is the history of reflex zone therapy?

Reflex zone therapy was founded by Dr. William Fitzgerald in the United States in the 1800’s. While many people had discovered that there were points in the body that could be manipulated to relieve pain and tension (the Chinese and Japanese had been doing it for centuries), no therapy had focused exclusively on the feet until that time. Since the time of Dr. Fitzgerald’s beginning development of reflex zone therapy, many practitioners and doctors have added to his base findings and created the most recent form of reflex zone therapy.

What are the benefits of reflex zone therapy?

There can be many different types of benefits receiving reflex zone the

rapy, some of which are achieved instantaneously, and some which take several treatments to achieve. Instant benefits of a reflex zone therapy session can include:

• Increased blood flow to the rest of the body
• Relaxation
• Relief from current pain
• More energy

Some ailments that zone reflex therapy has helped in the past (these required many treatments over the course of time) include:

• Menstrual disorders

• Toothaches
• Joint problems
• Thyroid conditions
• Bowel dysfunction
• Ear infections

It is important to understand that this therapy doesn’t work on everyone, and it works to a different degree on every person. While zone reflex therapy can compliment any other treatments and help speed the healing process, it’s not something that sh

ould replace other forms of healthcare.

Who should not receive zone reflex therapy?

Many practitioners and doctors feel that anyone can receive zone reflex therapy without any ill effects. Some, however, believe that it is too uncomfortable for the elderly or the extremely young. There are certain health conditions that may not be suitable for zone reflex therapy, as well. It is important to talk to your healthcare provider first to find out if a zone reflex therapy treatment would be safe for you.

Once given the ok by your doctor, contact a lo cal zone reflex therapy practitioner in your area to schedule your appointment as soon as possible. Even without the medical benefits, a foot massage feels great and there’s no time to experience one like the present.