Reflexology is a science that states that their are reflex areas in the hands and feet that correspond to all the organs, glands and parts of the body. It is a unique method of using the thumb and fingers on these reflex areas. ” It can relieve stress and tension, improve blood supply, unblock nerve impulses and help achieve homeostasis. This is the Ingham method of reflexology and the path that I ultimately followed.

I first tried reflexology at a health fair. I had a lot of foot pain. My feet felt wonderful. I started getting reflexology from Sue Watson. My nursing background made me rather skeptical of the health benefits. But as I returned for more reflexology sessions, the reflex areas in my feet that were related to my current problems, for example: acid reflux, would show up as painful areas on my feet. I became a believer. I could see that I was feeling better.

Eventually Sue left Options4Health and has now written her second reflexology book.

My next reflexologist was Kira Kosta. She was also very good. And I started to realize that after these reflexology sessions I was very relaxed. I felt wonderful. That is when I decided to learn reflexolgy myself. I learned through the Internation Institute of Reflexology
The Reflexology Association of America also lists reflexologist.
Reflexology Association of America.

Reflexology is not intended to replace medical treatment by a physician or a podiatrist. It is not able to heal physical abnormalities, for example a ruptured disc, or spinal stenosis . It can help you feel better by helping you to relieving stress and tension, improving circulation and promotes the unblocking of nerve impulses and helps to balance our bodies. p>

I have seen it help my mother when she was having severe back pain. She was relieved of a severe back spasm. It helped my sister relax after her surgery. Some people worry that it will tickle. I have not had that experience. I have very sensitive feet. It can be uncomfortable if a reflex area is congested.

It can be a blessing to people going through chemotherapy. It can also help make a dying person more comfortable.

I work out of www.myoptions4health.com”>in Marengo.
Kathy Shoemaker works out of Mchenry and you can find her at the following site www.infinitesightwithin.com.