1First apply the cupping 
technique to the top of a 
stretched foot. As you work, listen 
for the sound of a mufﬂed clap. 2Now apply the double- 
cupping technique to the 
ankle several times, with the ankle 
bone centered in the cupped hands.312 reflexology for rejuvenationflat feet / low arch  
1First, hold the foot back in a 
stretched position. Go on to 
apply the percussion technique  
to the length of the arch, making 
several contacts with the padded 
edge of a loose ﬁst. 2 Continue holding the foot 
back and apply the tapping 
technique to the length of the arch 
several times. Remember to keep 
the ﬁngers relaxed and listen for 
the sound of a closed, tapping fan 
as you apply the technique.high arch  
1Start by placing the foot in a relaxed and upright position. Using the double-cupping technique, set up a rhythmic pattern, 
making contact with the ball of the foot simultaneously on the 
bottom and top of the foot several times. 2Next, hold the foot in a 
stretched position. Apply the 
percussion technique to the outer 
edge of the heel, making several 
contacts. Continue to hold the foot 
back as you apply the percussion 
technique to the length of the sole. 3 Finally, apply the tapping 
technique to the length of 
the arch several times. Remember 
to keep your ﬁngers relaxed. Listen 
and try to make the sound of a 
closed, tapping fan as you make 
contact with the foot. foot concerns 313sweaty feet  
1Start by placing the foot  
so that the inside edge is 
accessible to your work. First 
apply the percussion technique, 
directing your contact to the inside 
edge of the heel. 2 Go on to hold the foot in a 
stretched position. Apply the 
cupping technique, making contact 
with the outer rims of the cupped 
hands several times.1Begin by holding the 
foot in an upright and 
stretched position. Use the 
percussion technique to 
make contact with the outer 
edge of the heel several times. Continue to hold the foot 
back. Now apply the 
percussion technique to the 
length of the arch, making 
several contacts. This 
procedure loosens the foot 
muscles in relation to the 
shin muscles. 2 Next, keeping the foot in the 
stretched position, apply the 
tapping technique to the outer  
side of the sole at the midfoot. Make several contacts. 3 Finally, apply the double- 
cupping technique to a 
relaxed and upright foot, placing 
one hand on the ball of the foot 
and its counterpart on top. shin splints  Rejuvenating the hands  
Stretch and movement  techniques encourage the hand’s range of motion, 
improve circulation, and enhance ﬂexibility. Desserts are utilized as movement 
exercises, while cupping, tapping, and percussion help provide quick relaxation. 1Begin by placing the receiver’s hand palm down 
on a padded surface. Cup your hand as you 
would to scoop up water. Use the outer rim of the 
cupped hand to make contact with the hand several 
times, building up a rhythmic pattern. 2Now turn the hand over. Apply the cupping 
technique, with the outer rim of the cupped 
hand making contact with the palm several times. 314 reflexology for rejuvenationBasic techniques
The hand is placed on a padded surface for applying the cupping, tapping, 
and percussion techniques. A rhythmic pattern is established as you make 
contact with the hand several times. Consider practicing these techniques 
on your own hands ﬁrst before you apply them to someone else (see 
pp320-321, Self help for tired hands). Cuppingrejuvenating the hands 315tapping
1Place the hand with the palm facing down on 
your open hand. Keeping your ﬁngers loose, 
rhythmically apply the tapping technique to the hand 
with the outer edge of your little ﬁnger. Upon contact, 
the sound should be like that of a closed, tapping fan. Then go on to reposition your hand to tap each part 
of the hand and ﬁngers.2Then go on to turn the hand over to apply the 
same tapping technique to the receiver’s palm, 
still cradling it gently in your non-working hand. Use 
the outer edge of your little ﬁnger to make several 
successive contacts. Now reposition your hand to 
make contact with each part of the receiver’s hand 
and ﬁngers. perCussion
1Place the hand palm down to make the top 
accessible. Use the padded outer edge of a 
loosely closed ﬁst to gently make contact with the 
hand. Reposition your hand to apply percussion to 
each part of the hand and the top of each ﬁnger. 2Now, turn the hand over so that the palm is 
accessible to your work. Apply the percussion 
technique to the palm, making several successive 
contacts. Then go on to make contact with each part 
of the hand and ﬁngers. 316 REFLEXOLOGY FOR REjuvEnati On10-minute hand-  
relaxer workout
In this sequence you’ll be using 
the desserts and hand-relaxer 
techniques shown here to help 
relax the hand. Remember to 
place a padded surface under 
the hand. Seat yourself and your  
receiver comfortably. 1 Start by relaxing the whole hand 
with the hand-stretcher technique. Grasp the hand and push down the  
top of the hand by turning your  
wrists inward. Next, turn your wrists 
outward, pressing up on the palm 
with your ﬁngers as you do so. Repeat several times. 2 Grasp the wrist to hold the hand steady. With the 
other hand, grasp and gently but ﬁrmly squeeze 
the base of the hand several times. Move your hand to 
grasp around the knuckles and then the fingertips, 
squeezing gently several times in each position. 3  Next, apply the ﬁnger-pull technique. Grasp the 
wrist with one hand. Grip the thumb with the 
other hand and pull it slowly and steadily toward 
you, while gently pulling the hand holding the wrist 
in the opposite direction. Hold for several seconds. Repeat with each ﬁnger. REjuvEnatin G thE hands 3174  Continue your work by 
resting the hand ﬂat on  
a padded surface. Apply the 
percussion technique, making 
contact several times with the 
padded outside edge of your 
loosely closed ﬁst. Apply 
percussion to all the various  
parts of the hand. 5  Turn the receiver’s hand over to make the palm accessible to 
your work. Now apply the percussion technique to the palm, 
making several successive contacts with your fist. Then go on to 
apply percussion to each part of the hand and fingers, making 
several contacts. 6  Next, apply the ﬁnger side-  
to-side technique. Grasp the 
index ﬁnger at the first joint as 
shown and move the ﬁnger from 
side-to-side. Go on to the next joint, 
and then to each ﬁnger and joint. 7  Continue with the walk-
down/pull-against dessert. Hold the hand steady and use the 
thumb-walking technique to walk 
down the side of the index ﬁnger, 
while stretching the inside edge.8  Move on to the middle 
finger and thumb-walk 
down the inside edge. Work 
each finger like this, and then go 
on to thumb-walk down the 
top side of each finger. 318 reflexology for rejuvenation10Next, turn the hand over so that the palm  
is facing upward and is accessible to you. Now apply the same tapping technique as before, to 
each part of the palm. 11Go on to apply the palm-rocker dessert. Grasp the hand at the base of the first and 
second ﬁngers. Create a circular movement by 
pushing toward the ﬁngers with the right hand while 
you pull toward the wrist with the left. Reverse the 
process. Repeat several times. Go on to work the base 
of the ﬁngers in the same way. 12Next, apply the hand-stretcher dessert. Grasp the hand and push down on the top 
by turning your wrists inward. Then turn both wrists 
outward, pressing up on the palm with your ﬁngers 
as you do so. Repeat several times. 9Rest the hand ﬂat on a padded surface, palm 
side down. Using the outside edge of the little 
ﬁnger, apply the tapping technique, making several 
contacts. Reposition your hand to work another 
portion, proceeding to work the entire top side. rejuvenating the hands 31916Finish your work with a 
series of desserts. First, 
apply the hand-stretcher technique. 17Go on to the squeeze 
dessert, gently pressing 
along the length of the hand. 18Finally, use the ﬁnger-pull 
dessert. Gently pull the 
thumb and then each finger. 13  Apply the 
palm-mover 
technique by pressing gently 
on the long bone of the index 
ﬁnger, while pulling up with the 
thumb to create counter-
movement. Repeat on the long 
bone of each ﬁnger. 14Now rest the hand on a 
padded surface. Apply  
the cupping technique. 15Turn the hand over and 
apply the cupping 
technique to the palm. 320 reflexology for rejuvenationSelf-help for tired hands 
Revive your own hands  when they are tired by applying the cupping, 
tapping, and percussion techniques. Using these techniques on yourself will 
bring the added advantage that you’ll be able to appreciate what they feel like  
to the receiver when you apply them to someone else. Self-help cupping 
1Rest your hand on your leg, 
palm side down. Apply the 
cupping technique, ﬁrst to the 
body of the hand and then to the 
ﬁngers. Remember that the outer 
rim of the cupped hand should 
make contact. Also listen for the 
sound of a mufﬂed clap as you 
apply the technique.2Turn your hand over so that the palm 
faces upward. Now apply the cupping 
technique to the palm of your hand. Listen 
again for the sound of a muffled clap.Basic techniques
Begin by testing the hand to be worked by flexing  
it several times. Afterward flex it again to feel for the 
difference. Time yourself to see how much technique  
is needed to create a relaxed feeling.Self-help for tired hand S321Self-help tapping 
1Work on the palm, using the tapping technique. Keep your ﬁngers loose as you make contact 
with the outer edge of the little ﬁnger. The sound 
should be like the tapping of a closed fan. 2Turn your hand over and apply the tapping 
technique to each part of the top of your hand. Self-help percu SSion  
1Form a loose ﬁst and use the padded outer  
edge to apply the percussion technique to each 
part of the palm. 2Apply the percussion technique to each part of 
the top of your hand. Move the ﬁngers of both 
hands to compare how the worked hand feels as 
opposed to the unworked hand. Repeat the above 
series on the other hand.322 reflexology for rejuvenation10-minute hand-relaxer workout 
1 Start on the hand-relaxer workout by using the 
squeeze technique and applying a succession of 
brief and gentle squeezes that encompass the whole 
of the hand. 2Go on to use the ﬁnger-pull technique, 
wrapping your whole hand around the thumb, 
then gently pulling and holding it. Repeat the same 
process on each of the ﬁngers. 3 Next, apply the walk-down/pull-against 
technique. Walk down the top side of the 
index ﬁnger while stretching the lower side 
against your ﬁngers. Go on to each finger.4 Continue your work, applying the percussion 
technique to each part of the top of your hand. Taking the time for a relaxing workout helps 
you prepare for the work day ahead. It also 
reduces stress during the day, and helps 
recovery from the efforts expended afterward. Check your own reactions to the 
workout as you go along. How long you 
work and which techniques you favor are 
up to you. They may vary from time to time.ten-minute relaxer workout 3235Next, turn your hand over 
so the palm faces upward 
and apply percussion technique to 
each part of the palm. 6 Now gently rock the index 
ﬁnger as you apply the  
side-to-side technique. Go on to 
work each finger.7 Apply the walk-down/pull-
against technique to the side 
of the index ﬁnger, and then  
each of the other ﬁngers. 8 Now apply the walk-down/
pull-against technique to the 
top side of the index ﬁnger, and 
then go on to each ﬁnger. 9 Continue your work with 
the tapping technique 
applied to each part of the top 
of the hand. 324 reflexology for rejuvenation14Rest your hand on your 
leg and apply the cupping 
technique to the top of the hand. 13Reapply the squeeze 
technique, making a 
succession of brief contacts  
with the length of the hand. 12Go on to apply the palm-
counter-mover. Apply 
several times to the knuckle below 
each of the fingers.11Continue the workout 
with the palm-mover. Apply several times and go on to 
the knuckle below each finger.10Turn your hand over to apply the tapping technique to the 
palm. Reposition your hand to tap each part of the hand 
and fingers. Keep your hand relaxed and your fingers loose.18Finally, use the nail-
bufﬁng technique to 
complete your workout. self-help for tired hands 32519To test how the worked hand 
feels as opposed to the unworked 
hand, move the ﬁngers of both hands and 
compare how they feel. Repeat the above 
series on your other hand.17Apply the finger-pull 
technique to the thumb 
and then each finger. Hold for 
several seconds.16As you approach the end 
of your workout, apply 
the squeeze technique again to the 
length of the hand. 15Turn your hand over to 
face palm upward and 
apply the cupping technique to 
the palm of the hand. 326 reflexology for rejuvenationHand concerns
Hand problems can result  from overuse, injury, or the inability of the 
hand’s muscles to move easily. To ease hand problems, use these movement 
techniques to increase the hand’s flexibility. Regular and systematic use helps 
prevent and ease stiffness and soreness. Tired and sore hands
If your own hands are tired and sore, think 
about what caused the problem and seek 
ways of avoiding such stress in the future. Using self-help techniques may tire your 
Working the hands
When the recipient you are working on has tired 
or sore hands through overuse, pay careful 
attention to his or her comfort levels by asking 
questions and adjusting treatment accordingly. 1Start the 
treatment by 
repeatedly pressing 
down on the back of 
the hand, as shown. 2Grasp the receiver’s hand on 
each side, as shown, and 
stretch the hand outward. Repeat 
several times, pressing downward 
and upward.hands even more, but a warm paraffin wax 
bath (see p68) is soothing and requires very 
little effort. Alternatively, ask a friend to apply 
the following desserts. Concentrate on relaxing the hands through 
applying plenty of desserts before and after 
treatment. Slowly and gently apply the 
techniques listed below.hand concerns 3273Apply the side-to-side 
technique to each joint of 
each digit. Note which joints are 
stiffer and need more work.4Move and countermove the 
long bones as shown. Press 
rhythmically and vigorously 
several times.5Squeeze each digit, holding 
for several seconds. Finish by 
squeezing the whole hand. Repeat 
on both hands. 7Gently apply the finger-pull 
technique (see p122) to each 
finger and thumb in turn. Hold for 
several seconds; then turn them 
over gently.6Apply the walk-down/pull-
against technique on each 
finger and both thumbs.helping tired hands
  consider what causes your tired 
hands and cease the activity or 
compensate with a counter-
movement. for example, after 
curling your fingers around a 
tennis racket for lengthy periods, 
stretch them in the opposite 
direction to relax them.   use a vibrating wand to relax 
your hands while watching tv.   think about your hands before 
launching into a project or activity. if they are tired and sore, 
avoid activities that will cause 
any further stress.328 reflexology for rejuvenationCarpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is compression of the median nerve 
at the wrist where it runs through a narrow gap between 
bones. Symptoms include pain, numbness, and tingling in the 
hands, wrists, and forearms. In some cases, the condition is 
associated with occupations that involve repetitive hand 
movements, such as typing. The following techniques will 
help to relax the hand and may alleviate the symptoms. 1Pull gently on the thumb with one hand, while 
stretching the hand back with the other.Working the hands
Before starting, find out from the recipient which directions of 
movement or parts of the hand are particularly sensitive. Always 
work within the person’s comfort zone. 3Holding the hand as shown, press down with 
the fingers while pushing up with the thumb.2Thumb-walk lightly between the heels of the 
hand (the impacted median nerve is in the area 
between the two heels of the hand).Dos an D Don’ts
  start out gently, maintaining  
eye contact as you work to 
check that you are causing no 
pain. Be aware of how long you 
have worked.   don’t overwork the hand or 
work too long. Be careful not to 
pull too hard on the fingers or 
turn the hand too much. to relax  the hands  even more, apply the squeeze 
technique on each hand. Repeat several times.the squeeze (self-help)hand concerns 329Typing
In our technological world, hands get little rest 
as we rely increasingly on computers and 
electronic gadgets for work and play. Overuse 
of computer keyboards can lead to symptoms 
1Rest your hand on the palm 
of the receiver’s hand. Press 
down with the heel of your hand. Hold for several seconds.relaxing the hands
The thumb is involved in half of the hand’s activities, and if it feels 
tense and strained, the whole hand may be affected. To help reduce 
the strain in a friend or relative’s hand, try the following relaxation 
techniques. Once you’ve worked the hand in the four directions 
described, consider which movement showed the most stress. See 
the technique at right to work on your own hand. 2Now press down gently on 
the top of the hand with  
the heel of your hand. Hold for 
several seconds. 3Rest your palm on top of  
the receiver’s hand and curl 
your fingers around the edge of 
the hand. Gently pull upward  
with your fingers.4Now curl your thumb 
around the other edge of  
the hand and pull upward while 
pressing down with your fingers. Hold for several seconds. self-help strategy
1Gently pull your thumb. Turn 
it first in a clockwise and 
then a counterclockwise direction. Repeat on each digit in turn. 2Now apply the side-to-side 
movement to each finger. Hold each finger as shown. Gently 
move the joint from side to side. happy thumbs
text messaging and electronic 
games have introduced a new type 
of challenge for the thumb. keep 
your thumbs happy by reducing the 
demands on them, resting them between bouts of use. pay attention 
to all activities that strain your 
thumb and consider their impact.of carpal tunnel syndrome (see opposite), while 
using mini-keyboards on cellular phones and 
electronic games overtaxes the thumb. The 
exercises below can relax the hands.To help you access information,  
this chapter couples the reflexology map with 
appropriate techniques. It is sometimes convenient 
to target your technique application to a 
corresponding part of the body rather than 
searching for a disorder game plan or embarking 
on a whole session. Here you’re given a location 
chart for each part of the body, pinpointing the 
reflex area on the foot and hand. In addition, you’ll 
find techniques to target the reflected part of the 
body. Illustrated are techniques to work with 
another’s hand or foot as well as your own.ChartsChapter 8332 summary treatment chartsFoot   thumb-walk down each toe, 
making several passes (see p85). Foot, self help   thumb-walk up each 
of the toes (see p109). Hand, self help   Finger-walk across 
thumb and ﬁngers (see pp146–147). Hand   make thumb-walking passes 
across thumb and fingers (see p127). head/Brain/ sinuses 
The left side of the head and brain, and the left sinuses are reﬂected in 
the ﬁrst segments of the toes of the left foot and ﬁngers of the left hand. The charts
This section is designed to enable you to quickly find the appropriate 
technique for working a particular part of the body. In the following pages, 
body organs and areas are ordered from the head down. First find the area you 
want to work , then decide whether you’re working on another person or on 
yourself, and also whether you will be applying technique to the foot or the 
hand. Identify the appropriate picture and apply the technique. How to use these charts
For fuller instructions on how to apply a 
technique to another person refer to pp72-
107 if you are working on the feet or  
pp122-141 if you are working on the hands. For self-help instructions, see pp108-121 for how to work on your own feet or pp158-177 
for how to work on your own hands. For 
step-by-step instructions on using the basic 
techniques, such as thumb-walking  
and finger-walking, see pp72–77. head/Brain
sinuses
head/Brain/
sinusesthe charts 333Foot   hold the pad of the foot down as 
you thumb-walk (see pp86–87). eye/inner ear/ear
The base of the toes of the left foot and the base of the ﬁngers of the left 
hand relate to the left eye, inner ear, and ear. Foot, self-help  apply a gentle pinch to 
the webbings between toes (see p110). Hand, self-help  Gently pinch the 
webbings between ﬁngers (see p150). Hand   Pinch the webbings between the 
fingers gently several times (see p131). Foot  apply the hook and back-up 
technique to the big toe (see p84). Pituitary 
The center of the left big toe and the center of the left thumb correspond 
to the left part of the pituitary gland. Foot, self-help  use your index ﬁnger 
to hook and back-up (see p108). Hand, self-help  use the index ﬁnger 
to hook and back-up (see p146). Hand  apply the hook and back-up 
technique to the thumb (see p126). Pituitary
gland
eyeeye
ear
earPituitary
gland
inner earinner ear334 summary treatment chartsFoot   use the thumb-walking technique 
to work the areas (see pp84–85).neck/throat/thyroid/ Parathyroid 
The thyroid and parathyroid glands are reflected on the thumbs and big 
toes, while the neck and throat are reflected on each toe and digit. Foot, self-help thumb-walk, making a 
series of passes (see pp108–109). Hand, self-help use ﬁnger-walking to 
work your own hand (see p146).Hand  thumb-walk across the areas in 
a series of passes (see pp126–127). Foot  thumb-walk across the top of 
each toe, making several passes.Foot, self-help  make several thumb-
walking passes across each toe (p116). Hand, self-help  apply thumb-walking 
across the thumb and fingers (p155). Hand   thumb-walk across the thumb 
and each finger (see p135) Face/teeth  
Bands that run across the tops of each toe and across the tops of the 
thumb and each finger correspond to the face and teeth. thyroid/
Parathyroid
neck/throat
neck/
throatthyroid/
ParathyroidteethFace
teeth
Facethe charts 335Foot  make a series of thumb-walking 
passes up the foot (see p88). heart
The ball of the foot below the big toe and the palm below the thumb 
reﬂect the heart, which lies predominantly on the body’s left side. Foot, self-help  thumb-walk through 
the area in a series of passes (see p111). Hand, self-help  apply the ﬁnger- 
walking technique (see p150). Hand  hold the ﬁngers back and 
thumb-walk (see p130). Foot  thumb-walk up each part of the 
ball of the foot (see pp88–89).chest/lun G/uPPer Back 
The ball of the left foot and upper palm of the left hand reﬂect the chest, 
lung, and upper back of the body’s left side. Foot, self-help roll the foot-roller over 
the ball of your foot (see p63). Hand, self-help  thumb-walk up your 
palm in a series of passes (see p156). Hand  hold the fingers back and 
thumb-walk up the palm (see p130).chest/lung/
upper back
chest/lungsupper back
heart
heart336 summary treatment chartsFoot  hold the toes back and thumb-
walk through the area (see p88). solar Plexus 
The ball of the left foot and the webbing of the palm of the left hand 
correspond to the left side of the solar plexus. Foot, self-help  stretch the toes back 
and thumb-walk (see p111). Hand, self-help  Pinch the webbing of 
the hand several times each. Hand  thumb-walk on both sides of 
the hand, pressing into the webbing.Foot   hold the toes back as you thumb- 
walk up the shoulder area (see p88).Foot, self-help  tilt your foot to the 
outside and roll the roller (see p163). Hand, self-help  apply the thumb- 
walking technique (see p150). Hand  hold the fingers back while you 
thumb-walk (see p130). shoulder  
The left shoulder corresponds to an area just below the little toe of the 
left foot and little ﬁnger of the left hand. shoulder
solar plexus
solar plexusshoulderthe charts 337Foot  hold the foot in place as you 
thumb-walk (see pp90–91). stomach/s Pleen
The upper arch of the right foot and the center palm of the right hand 
correspond to the stomach and spleen. Foot, self-help  apply the thumb-
walking technique (see p113). Hand, self-help  cup a golf ball and 
roll it throughout the area (see p173). Hand  hold the ﬁngers back and apply 
thumb-walking to the area (see p129).Foot  hold the foot steady and toes 
back as you thumb-walk (see p91). liver/ GallBladder 
The liver is reflected primarily on the right foot and only on the right 
palm. The gallbladder is reflected only on the right foot and hand. Foot, self-help  hold the toes back as 
you thumb-walk across the arch. Hand, self-help  roll a golf ball through 
the center of the palm (see p173). Hand   thumb-walk across the palm of 
the hand (see pp132–133),Gallbladder
liver
spleenliver
Gallbladder
stomach spleen
stomach338 summary treatment chartsFoot  use the thumb-walking technique 
to walk up the foot (see p90). adrenal Gland 
This reflex area is midway along the long bone of the foot below the big 
toe and midway along the long bone of the hand below the thumb. Foot, self-help  hold your toes back 
while you thumb-walk (see p112). Hand, self-help  roll a golf ball over 
the heel of the hand (see p171).Hand  apply the hook and back-up 
technique to the area (see p128).Foot  hold the toes back and apply the 
thumb-walking technique (see p90). Foot, self-help  thumb-walk as you 
hold your foot back (see p112). Hand, self-help  cup a golf ball and roll 
it throughout the area (see p171). Hand  hold the ﬁngers back as you 
thumb-walk down the palm (see p128).Pancreas  
A major portion of the pancreas is reflected across the middle of the arch 
of the left foot and in the heel of the left hand. Pancreas
adrenal
glandPancreas
adrenal
glandthe charts 339Foot  hold the toes back to stretch the 
foot and thumb-walk (see p92–93).colon/small intestine
The lower arch of the left foot and heel of the left hand correspond to 
the left-side portion of the colon and small intestine. Foot, self-help roll the foot roller over 
the lower arch (see p112). Hand, self-help  thumb-walk through 
the heel of the hand (see p153). Hand  hold the ﬁngers back as you 
apply thumb-walking (see 133). Foot  stretch the toes back and apply 
thumb-walking to the area (see p91). kidney 
The left kidney is reﬂected in the center of the left foot and at the base of 
the webbing of the palm of the left hand. Foot, self-help  hold your foot back 
and thumb-walk (see p112). Hand, self-help  thumb-walk through 
the area in a series of passes (see p149). Hand  apply thumb-walking deep into 
the webbing of the hand (see p129). small
intestinecolonsmall
intestinetransverse
colon
descending
colon
sigmoid
colonkidneys
kidneys340 summary treatment chartsFoot  hold the foot in place for thumb-
walking passes (see p100). ovary/testicle 
The body’s left-side ovary and testicle are reﬂected at the midway point 
of the outer left ankle and the top side of the left outer wrist. Foot, self-help  make a succession of 
ﬁnger-walking passes (see p118). Hand, self-help  use the rotating-on-
a-point technique (see p157). Hand  use the rotating-on-a-point 
technique to work the area (see p137).Foot  hold the foot steady and the 
thumb-walk (see p95).Foot, self-help  apply the thumb- 
walking technique (see p114). Hand, self-help  apply a series of 
thumb-walking passes to the area. Hand  hold the fingers back and 
thumb-walk up the edge of the hand.Bladder/lower Back  
The left-side portion of the bladder and a part of the lower back are 
reflected on the inner edge of the left foot and hand. Bladder
ovary/testicle
ovary/testicleBladder
lower back
lower 
backthe charts 341Foot  hold the foot steady as you apply 
thumb-walking passes (see p101). knee/le G
The left knee and leg are represented on the outside of the left foot, 
midway along, and toward the outside of the hand’s top side. Foot, self-help  use the multiple 
ﬁnger-walking technique (see p119). Hand, self-help  apply successive 
passes of multiple ﬁnger-walking. Hand  apply multiple ﬁnger-walking 
passes to the area. Foot  after pinpointing the area, use 
rotating-on-a-point (see p94). uterus/ Prostate 
The uterus and prostate are reﬂected at the midway point of the left 
inside ankle and top side of the left wrist. Foot, self-help use the rotating-on-a- 
point technique (see p114). Hand, self-help  use the rotating-on-a-
point technique (see p157). Hand  use the rotating-on-a-point 
technique to work the area (see p137). uterus/Prostate
knee/legknee/leguterus/
Prostate342 summary treatment chartsFoot  hold the foot steady as you 
thumb-walk (see p101). elBow/arm 
The left arm and elbow are reﬂected in the upper portion of the outer 
edge of the left foot and hand. Foot, self-help  use the multiple 
ﬁnger-walking technique (see p119). Hand, self-help  walk through the 
hand’s ﬂeshy outer edge (see p153).Hand  hold the hand steady as you 
walk with thumb and ﬁnger (see p133). Foot  hold the foot steady as you apply 
ﬁnger-walking (see p100). Foot, self-help  thumb-walk, making 
several passes (see p118). Hand, self-help  use the ﬂats of your 
ﬁngers to press several times. Hand  use the multiple ﬁnger-walking 
technique to work the area. hiP/sciatic nerve 
The left hip and sciatic nerve are reﬂected on the outside ankle of the left 
foot and at the outer wrist of the left hand. hip/sciatic nerve
elbowarm
armhipthe charts 343Foot  use the thumb-walking technique 
in a series of passes (see p95).sPine
The left half of the spine is represented on the inner edge of the left foot 
and on the inner edge of the left hand. Foot, self-help  make several thumb-
walking passes (see pp114–115). Hand, self-help  use thumb-walking to 
work throughout the area. Hand  hold the fingers back; apply the 
thumb-walking technique (see p134).Foot  hold the foot steady and thumb- 
walk in a series of passes (see p99). lymPh Glands/ Fallo Pian tu Bes/Groin 
The left ankle and left wrist correspond to the lymph glands, fallopian 
tubes, and groin on the left side of the body. Foot, self-help  use the rotating-on-a- 
point technique (see p117). Hand, self-help  thumb-walk around 
the wrist (see p157). Hand  thumb-walk around the wrist, 
making a series of passes (see p137). spine
spinelymph glands/
Fallopian tubes/
Groin
lymph glands/
Fallopian tubes/
Groin344 resourcesResources - finding a reflexologist
If you decide to visit a professional reflexologist 
instead of, or in addition to, self-application of 
reflexology techniques at home, check the 
practitioner’s credentials for any qualifications 
and membership of reflexology organizations 
(see below). Bear in mind, however, that 
standards have changed over the past decade, so 
check with prospective practitioners the date and 
duration of their study, and how much professional experience they have had since 
qualifying. The best-qualified reflexologists 
have completed a course of study of 50  
hours or more, followed by at least a year’s 
experience. It is worth noting that someone 
who has expanded into other areas (such as 
selling products or other complementary 
therapies) may not be as experienced in 
reflexology as a specialist. Contacts
AusTrALIA
Reflexology Association of 
Australia
PO Box 366, Cammeray, NSW 
2026
www.raansw.com.au
International Council of 
Reflexologists
PO Box 1032, Bondi Junction
NSW
Phone: 61 612 9300 9391
cANADA
Reflexology Association of British 
Columbia
214-3707 Hamber Place
N. Vancouver
British Columbia
V7G 2J4
www.reflexologybc.com
Reflexology Association of Canada
PO Box 1605, Station Main
Winnipeg, Manitoba
www.reflexologycanada.caReflexology Registration Council  
of Ontario
PO Box 6
Palgrave, Ontario LON 1PO
Email: info@rrco-reflexology.com
International Council of 
Reflexologists
PO Box 78060
Westcliffe Postal Outlet
Hamilton, Ontario L9C 7N5
www.icr-reflexology.orgNeW ZeALAND
The New Zealand Institute of 
Reflexologists Inc.
253 Mount Albert Road
Mount Roskill
Auckland
New Zealand Reflexology 
Association
PO Box 31 084
Auckland 9
Phone: 64 9 486 1918rePubLIc of IreLAND
Irish Reflexologists’ Institute
1 St Anne’s CottagesGold Links Road
Bettystown, Co. Meath
Email: editor@reflexology.ie
National Register of Reflexologists 
(Ireland)
Unit 13, Upper Mall
Terryland Retail Park
Headford Road, Galway
Phone: 353 91 568844
United Kingdom
Association of Reflexologists
27 Old Gloucester Street
London, WC1N3XX
Email: aor@reflexology.org
British Reflexology Association
Monks Orchard
Whitbourne
Worcester, WR6 5RB
www.britreflex.co.uk
International Federation of 
Reflexologists
78 Eldridge Road
Croydon
Surry, CR0 1EF
Phone: 0208 645 9134resources 345International Institute of 
Reflexology (UK)
255 Turleigh
Bradford-on-Avon
Wiltshire, BA15 2HG
Phone: 01225 865899
uNITeD sTATes
New York State Reflexology 
Association
PO Box 262
Scarsdale, NY 10583
www.newyorkstatereflexology.org
Pennsylvania Reflexology 
Association
PO Box 233
Hellertown, PA 18055
Reflexology Association of 
America
4012 S. Rainbow Blvd. K-Box PMB 585
Las Vegas, NV 89103
Washington Reflexology 
Association
www.washingtonreflexology.org
Websites
www.reflexology-research.com
Kevin and Barbara Kunz’s website:
Offers the basics on reflexology 
theory, practice, and research. www.foot-reflexologist.com
Kevin and Barbara Kunz offer 
information and advice for 
professional reflexologists. www.reflexology.org
Links to important reflexology 
websites, and list of worldwide 
reflexology organizations.www.iol.ie/-footman/boolst.html
Lists useful reflexology books, 
videos, and charts, and where to 
purchase them
Further reading
Gillanders, Ann
Reflexology: A Step-by-Step Guide
Element Books, 1997
Hall, Nicola
Reflexology: A Way to Better 
Health
Newleaf, 2001
Kunz, Kevin and Barbara
Reflexology: Health at your 
Fingertips
Dorling Kindersley, 2003
Kunz, Kevin and Barbara
Hand Reflexology
Dorling Kindersley, 2006
Kunz, Kevin and Barbara
My Reflexologist Says Feet Don’t 
Lie
Reflexology Research Project Press, 
2001
Kunz, Kevin and Barbara
Hand Reflexology Workbook 
(revised)
Reflexology Research Project Press, 
1999
Kunz, Kevin and Barbara
The Complete Guide to Foot 
Reflexology (revised)
Reflexology Research Project Press, 
2005Kunz, Kevin and Barbara
Hand and Foot Reflexology: A 
Self-Help Guide
Simon & Schuster, 1992
Lett, Anne
Reflex Zone Therapy for Healthcare 
Professionals
Churchill Livingstone, 2000
Marquardt, Hanne
Reflex Zone Therapy of the Feet
Inner Traditions Intl Ltd, 1996
Eugster, Father Josef
The Rwo Shur Health Method: A 
Self Study Book on Foot 
Reflexology
Geraldine Co., 1988346 INDexIndex
Achilles tendon stretch 178
acne 218
adrenal gland reflex areas
 allergies 191, 192, 254
 anxiety & depression 191, 219, 254
 arthritis 223
 asthma 191, 250, 280, 283
 babies 204, 206
 bladder problems 193, 286, 287
 bronchitis 280, 283
 cardiovascular system 260, 261
 children 211, 215
 endocrine system 268, 270
 environmental sensitivity 256
 fibromyalgia 257
 foot maps 26, 27, 260, 268, 338
 foot self-help sequences 112, 113, 121
 foot sequences 90, 91, 104
 golf-ball technique 171, 176, 223, 244,  
  256, 258, 282, 283
 hand maps 30, 31, 260, 268, 338
 hand self-help sequences 148, 149, 158
 hand sequences 128, 129, 138
 irritable bowel syndrome 266
 kidney infections 286, 287
 low blood pressure 263
 pregnant women 241
 psoriasis 257
 puberty 217
 respiratory system 192, 250, 280, 281, 282
 sinus problems 258
 sore throat 259
 stress 218, 244
 urinary system 193, 286, 287
adrenaline & fight or flight response   18, 19, 192, 250, 264
allergies 191, 192, 254, 256 asthma 191, 250, 280, 283
Alzheimer’s disease 55, 226-7, 278
angina pectoris 260, 263
ankle problems 308, 310ankle rotation 83, 99, 101, 107, 179, 196,  
 209, 309
anxiety 191, 254
arm reflex areas
 foot maps 26, 27, 28, 29, 272, 342
 foot-roller technique 164
 foot self-help sequences 118, 119, 121
 foot sequences 100, 101, 106
 hand maps 30, 31, 272, 342
 hand self-help sequences 152, 153, 161
 hand sequences 132, 133, 140
 musculoskeletal system 272, 274
 skeletal reflex areas 35
 arrhythmia 260, 262
arthritis 223ascending colon reflex areas 26, 31, 92, 93,  
 264
asthma 191, 250, 280, 283Babies 9, 40, 50-1, 54, 70, 202-7, 251
back reflex areas see specific areas (eg lower   back reflex areas)
backache, pregnant women 240
base of neck lateral marker 22, 23, 24
base of pelvis lateral marker 22, 23, 24
Bell’s palsy 278
benefits of reflexology 6, 8, 13, 20, 37, 40
 see also  specific benefits (eg relaxation)
bladder problems 192, 193, 286-7
bladder reflex areas
 bladder infections 287
 children 212
 foot maps 26, 27, 28, 286, 340
 foot-roller technique 165
 foot self-help sequences 114, 115, 120
 foot sequences 94, 95, 105
 golf-ball technique 167
 hand maps 30, 31, 286, 340
 kidney infections 286, 287
 urinary system 286, 287
blood pressure problems 260, 262, 263
blood sugar problems 251, 271, 291
brain reflex areas see head/brain reflex  
 areas
brain stem reflex areas Alzheimer’s & dementia 226, 278
 arrhythmia 262
 cardiovascular system 260, 261
 children 213
 congestive heart failure 262
 depression 219
 foot self-help sequences 114, 115, 121
 foot sequences 95
 golf-ball technique 166, 228, 245
 incontinence 228, 286
 insomnia 257
 maps 26, 27, 28, 29, 260, 276
 multiple sclerosis 279
 nervous system 276, 277
 stress 245
breast reflex areas angina pectoris 263
 breast sensitivity 237
 fluid retention 239
 foot-roller technique 163
 foot self-help sequences 116, 117, 120
 foot sequences 98, 99, 107
 golf-ball technique 172, 177
 hand self-help sequences 156, 157, 160
 hand sequences 136, 137, 140, 141
 maps 28, 29, 32, 33
 pregnant women 239
 swollen feet 301
breathing 101, 107
breathing problems 57, 280 asthma 191, 250, 280, 283
 bronchitis 54, 250, 280, 283
bunions 46Cardiovascular system 193, 260-3
carpal tunnel syndrome 328
cerebellum 276
cerebral palsy 54, 278
cervical vertebrae reflex areas 28, 34, 35
charts see maps & charts
chemotherapy & cancer 38, 51, 54, 198
chest reflex areas angina pectoris 263
 cardiovascular system 261
 fluid retention 239
 foot maps 26, 27, 28, 29, 335
 foot-roller technique 163
 foot self-help sequences 111, 116, 117,  
  120
 foot sequences 88, 89, 98, 99, 103, 104,  
  107
 golf-ball technique 172, 177
 hand maps 30, 31, 32, 33, 335
 hand self-help sequences 150, 151, 156,  
  159, 160
 hand sequences 130, 131, 136, 137, 139,  
  140, 141
 high blood pressure 262
 pregnant women 239
 swollen feet 301
children desserts 209, 214
 developmental concerns 40
 foot sequence 210-13
 hand sequence 214-15
 injuries & problems 186, 291
 physical awareness 44, 45
 research studies 54
 self-help 48-9
 session timing 69, 70, 194, 208, 251
 shoes 60
 sibling support 50-1
 special needs 40, 54
 see also  babies; teenagers
circling 243, 294, 295, 296, 297, 298, 301
 see also  rotating-on-a-point
cobblestone mats 48, 55, 222, 311
coccyx see tailbone
colic 54, 207
colon reflex areas babies 206, 207
 children 212
 constipation 229, 250, 267
 diarrhea 207
 flatulence 267
 foot-roller technique 165, 229
 foot self-help sequences 112, 113, 121
 foot sequences 92, 93, 104
 golf-ball technique 173, 177, 229, 267
 hand self-help sequences 152, 153, 160,  
  161
 hand sequences 132, 133, 140
 irritable bowel syndrome 266
 maps 26, 27, 30, 31, 339INDex 347congestive heart failure 260, 262
conjunctivitis 256
constipation 55, 229, 250, 267
cupping
 foot problems 311, 312, 313
 foot rejuvenation 291, 293, 306-7
 foot relaxer workouts 295, 301
 golf-ball technique 169
 hand rejuvenation 314, 320
 hand relaxer workout 319
 see also  double-cupping
Deafness see hearing impairments
depression 55, 219, 254
descending colon reflex areas 27, 93, 104
desserts see foot desserts; hand desserts
diabetes 251, 271, 291
diaphragm lateral marker 22, 23, 24
diaphragm reflex areas cardiovascular system 261
 foot maps 26, 27
 foot self-help sequence 111
 foot sequences 88, 89, 95
 hand maps 30, 31, 32, 33
 hand self-help sequences 148, 149, 150,  
  152
 hand sequences 129, 130, 132
diarrhea 207
digestive system 193, 264-7
dizziness 255
double-cupping foot problems 310, 311, 312, 313
 foot rejuvenation 293, 306-7
 foot relaxer workouts 295, 301
 men’s foot flexibility 243
Ear reflex areas
 children 210, 211, 215
 foot self-help sequences 110, 111
 foot sequences 86, 87, 102, 103
 golf-ball technique 170
 hand self-help sequences 150, 151, 160
 hand sequences 130, 131, 140
 maps 26, 27, 30, 31, 333
 paralysis 279
 tinnitus 259
elbow reflex areas foot-roller technique 164
 foot self-help sequences 118, 119
 foot sequences 100, 101, 106
 maps 28, 29, 272, 342
 skeletal reflex areas 34, 35
elderly people see senior citizens
emphysema 280
endocrine system 193, 268-71, 276, 284
epilepsy 278
equipment 69, 70, 233 self-help 
see tools
ergonomics 64-5
esophagus reflex areas, colic 207
eye disorders 256
eye reflex areas babies 203, 205
 children 210, 211, 215
 eye disorders 256
 foot self-help sequences 110, 111, 121
 foot sequences 86, 87, 103
 golf-ball technique 170
 hand self-help sequences 150, 151, 159
 hand sequences 130, 131, 140
 maps 26, 27, 30, 31, 333
 paralysis 279
Face reflex areas
 Bell’s palsy 278
 foot self-help sequences 116, 117, 121
 foot sequences 96, 97, 106
 headaches 252
 maps 28, 29, 334
fainting 191
fallopian tubes reflex areas children 213
 foot maps 28, 29, 284, 343
 foot-roller technique 165
 foot self-help sequences 116, 117, 120
 foot sequences 98, 99, 106
 hand maps 32, 33, 284, 343
 hand self-help sequences 156, 157, 161
 hand sequences 136, 137, 140
 infertility 234, 235
 menopause 237
 reproductive system 284, 285
fever 207
fibromyalgia 257
finger-pull children 214
 golf-ball self-help sequence 177
 hand relaxer workouts 316, 319, 322, 325
 hand self-help sequences 146, 149, 153,  
  158, 159, 160
 hand sequences 126, 127, 129, 133, 137,  
  138, 139, 140, 141
 keyboarding 329
 mini-sessions 196, 197, 199
 sports performance 221
 stress 244
 techniques 122, 142
 texting thumb 220
 tired & sore hands 327
finger rollers 168
finger side-to-side
 arthritis 223
 children 214
 golf-ball self-help sequence 177
 hand relaxer workouts 317, 323
 hand self-help sequences 146, 147, 158,  
  159, 160
 hand sequences 126, 127, 139
 keyboarding 329
 relaxation mini-sessions 196
 sports performance 221
 techniques 123, 143
 texting thumb 220
 tired & sore hands 327finger-walking 74-5
first aid 8-10, 190-1
flatulence 267
flicking (foot dessert) 294, 298, 301
fluid retention 232, 239
foot & ankle swelling 301, 308
foot desserts
 children 209
 foot relaxer workouts 294-301
 mini-sessions 195-6, 199, 251
 rejuvenation 291
 senior citizens 222, 224-5
 techniques 78-83, 294
 use in sessions see foot workouts;  
  specific desserts (eg spinal twist)
foot flicking 294, 298, 301
foot health & awareness 44-5, 58-61
foot maps & charts 23, 26-9, 35 body system charts 
see specific body  
  systems (eg cardiovascular system)
foot pressure sensors & signals 8-10, 13,  
 18-21, 58, 290
foot rejuvenation 20, 44, 57, 290-309
foot relaxation exercises 178-9, 309
foot rollers 52, 53, 162, 168
 self-help techniques 162-5, 229, 230,  
  237, 245
foot tools 52, 162-7, 230
 see also  foot rollers; health pathways
foot workouts babies 203-4
 children 209-13
 health concerns see specific health  
 concerns (eg headaches)
 mini-sessions 183-99
 relaxer workouts 294-301
 self-help sequences 108-19, 120-1
 self-help tools 162-7, 222, 230
 sequences 84-101, 102-7
 session preparation 69-71, 194
Gallbladder reflex areas
 constipation 229
 digestive system 264, 265
 foot-roller technique 164
 foot sequences 90, 91, 121
 golf-ball technique 173, 177
 hand sequences 132, 133, 161
 maps 26, 31, 264, 337
 self-help sequences 121, 161
glands see endocrine system; specific  
 glands (eg prostate); specific reflex  
  areas (eg adrenal gland reflex areas)
golf-ball techniques feet 162, 166-7
 hands 162, 168, 169, 170-5, 176-7
 health concerns 
see specific health  
  concerns (eg headaches)
 men 244-5
 pregnant women 57, 238
 reflexology lifestyle 52, 53
 respiratory system 282
 senior citizens 223, 228, 229348 INDexgripping
 golf-ball technique 169
 multiple finger grip 281, 308
groin reflex areas children 213
 foot self-help sequences 116, 117, 120
 foot sequences 98, 99, 106
 hand self-help sequences 156, 157, 161
 hand sequences 136, 137, 140
 hernia 247
 impotence 246
 maps 28, 29, 32, 33, 343
gums reflex areas see teeth/gums/jaw  
 reflex areas
Hair growth, stimulating 247
hand desserts children 214
 hand relaxer workouts 316-19, 322-5
 mini-sessions 196-7, 199, 251
 rejuvenation 291
 senior citizens 222
 techniques 122-5, 142-5
 use in sessions 
see hand workouts;  
  specific desserts (eg finger-pull)
hand maps & charts 24, 30-3 body system charts 
see specific body  
  systems (eg cardiovascular system)
hand problems 220, 326-9
hand rejuvenation 20, 44, 290-1, 314-25
hand relaxation exercises 180-1
hand-stretcher hand relaxer workout 316, 318, 319
 left hand sequence 138, 139, 141
 relaxation mini-sessions 197
 right hand sequence 126, 127, 129, 131,  
  133, 135, 137
 technique 124
hand tools 52, 57, 168-9, 202, 230
 see also  golf-ball techniques
hand workouts babies 205-6
 children 214-15
 golf-ball self-help sequences 170-5, 176-7
 health concerns see specific health  
  concerns (eg headaches)
 mini-sessions 183-99
 relaxer workouts 316-19, 322-5
 self-help sequences 146-57, 158-61
 self-help tools 168-9, 202, 230
 sequences 126-37, 138-41
hands awareness & health 19, 44-5, 62-5, 290-1
 ergonomics 64-5
 fingernail length 69
 pressure sensors & signals 8, 13, 19, 20,  
  291
 skin care 62
 spa treatments 62
hay fever see allergies
head/brain reflex areas Alzheimer’s disease & dementia 226,    227, 278
 babies 203
 cerebral palsy 278
 children 210, 215
 epilepsy 278
 foot maps 26, 27, 28, 29, 332
 foot-roller technique 163
 foot self-help sequences 108, 109, 121
 foot sequences 84, 85, 102, 103, 107
 golf-ball technique 167, 170, 175, 177, 286
 hand maps 30, 31, 32, 33, 276, 332
 hand self-help sequences 146, 147, 154,  
  155, 159, 161, 227
 hand sequences 126, 127, 134, 135, 138- 
  9, 140
 headaches & head pain 189, 252, 253
 incontinence 286
 insomnia 257
 nervous system 276, 277
 paralysis 279
 Parkinson’s disease 279
 pregnant women 241
 stroke 278
 see also  nail-buffing
headaches & head pain 48, 54, 189, 252,  
 252-3
health benefits 40, 46, 50-1, 54-7
 relaxation response 13, 20, 42, 56
 see also  specific health concerns (eg  
  headaches)
health concerns 192-3, 249-51 babies 207
 men 242-7
 mini-session example 193
 pregnant women 238-41
 senior citizens 222-9
 stress-related 20
 teenagers 216-21
 women 184, 231, 234-41
 see also  specific body systems (eg   
 digestive system); specific health   
 concerns (eg headaches)
health pathways 48, 55, 58, 59, 222, 302-5,  
 311
hearing impairments 50, 227
heart attack 260, 263
heart failure, congestive 260, 262
heart reflex areas
 angina pectoris 263
 arrhythmia 262
 babies 203
 cardiovascular system 260, 261
 congestive heart failure 262
 foot maps 26, 27, 260, 335
 foot-roller technique 245
 foot self-help sequences 111, 120
 foot sequences 88, 89, 103
 golf-ball technique 170, 172, 177
 hand maps 30, 31, 260, 335
 hand self-help sequences 150, 151, 158
 hand sequences 130, 131
 heart attack 263 high blood pressure 262
 stress 244, 245
heartburn 266
hemorrhoids 267
hernias 247, 266
herpes zoster infection (shingles) 258
hiatus hernia 266
high blood pressure 260, 262
high cholesterol 255
hip reflex areas foot self-help sequences 118, 119, 121
 foot sequences 100, 101, 107
 golf-ball technique 173
 lower backache 240
 maps 29, 32, 33, 272, 342
 musculoskeletal system 272, 273
 skeletal reflex areas 35
hook & back-up 76-7
hormones 268, 284
 see also  specific hormones (eg   
 adrenaline)
hypoglycemia 251, 271
hypothalamus 276
IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) 266
ileocecal valve reflex areas 26, 31, 92, 93,  
 264
immune system 193
impotence 55, 246
incontinence 228, 286
infants see babies
infertility 234-5
inflammation 254
injuries 25, 57, 62, 70, 186-7, 190-1
 see also  specific injuries (eg ankle sprain)
inner ear reflex areas
 babies 203, 205
 children 210, 211, 215
 dizziness 255
 foot self-help sequences 110, 111, 120
 foot sequences 86, 87, 102, 103
 golf-ball technique 170
 hand self-help sequences 150, 151, 159
 hand sequences 131, 140
 hearing impairment 227
 maps 26, 27, 30, 31
insomnia 257
irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia ) 260, 262
irritable bowel syndrome 266
Keyboarding problems 220, 291, 328
 prevention 63, 64-5, 180-1, 216, 329
kidney infections & problems 54, 286, 287
kidney reflex areas acne 218
 arthritis 223
 babies 204
 bladder problems 193, 286, 287
 children 211, 215
 diabetes & hypoglycemia 271
 digestive system 265
 fluid retention 239INDex 349 foot maps 26, 27, 28, 29, 286, 339
 foot self-help sequences 112, 113, 121
 foot sequences 90, 91, 104
 golf-ball technique 171, 176
 hand maps 30, 31, 286, 339
 hand self-help sequences 148, 149, 159
 hand sequences 128, 129, 138
 kidney infections 286, 287
 pregnant women 238, 239
 psoriasis 257
 senior citizens 222, 223
 swollen feet 301
 urinary system 286, 287
knee reflex areas
 foot maps 28, 29, 272, 341
 foot self-help sequences 118, 119, 121
 foot sequences 100, 101, 106
 hand maps 32, 33, 272, 341
 musculoskeletal system 272, 273
Lateral markers 21, 22-4
leg reflex areas foot maps 28, 29, 272, 341
 foot self-help sequences 118, 119, 121
 foot sequences 100, 101, 106
 hand maps 32, 33, 272, 341
 musculoskeletal system 272, 273
leverage 73, 74, 172
liver reflex areas constipation 229
 digestive system 264, 265
 environmental sensitivity 256
 foot-roller technique 164
 foot self-help sequences 121
 foot sequences 90, 91
 golf-ball technique 171, 173, 177, 256
 hand self-help sequences 161
 hand sequences 132, 133
 high cholesterol 255
 maps 26, 27, 31, 264, 337
 low arches 312
low blood pressure 260, 263
low blood sugar 251, 271
lower back reflex areas children 212
 fibromyalgia 257
 fluid retention 239
 foot maps 26, 27, 28, 29, 272, 340
 foot-roller technique 165
 foot self-help sequences 114, 115, 116,  
  117, 120
 foot sequences 95, 98, 99, 105, 106
 golf-ball technique 167, 173, 177
 hand maps 30, 31, 32, 33, 272, 340
 hand self-help sequences 156, 157, 160
 hand sequences 136, 137, 140
 lower backache 240
 musculoskeletal system 272, 274, 275
 swollen feet 301
lower backache, pregnant women 240
lung-press children 209 foot relaxer workouts 300
 foot sequences 85, 87, 89, 91, 99, 101,  
  102, 103, 105, 106, 107
 mini-sessions 195, 199
 stress 224
 technique 81
lung reflex areas angina pectoris 263
 asthma 250, 280, 283
 babies 203, 206
 bronchitis 250, 280, 283
 children 211
 foot maps 26, 27, 28, 29, 280, 335
 foot-roller technique 163
 foot self-help sequences 111, 116, 117, 120
 foot sequences 88, 89, 98, 99, 104, 107
 golf-ball technique 172, 177, 283
 hand maps 30, 31, 32, 33, 280, 335
 hand self-help sequences 150, 151, 156,  
  157, 159, 160
 hand sequences 130, 131, 136, 137, 139,  
  140, 141
 respiratory system 250, 280, 281, 282
lymph glands reflex areas arthritis 223
 children 213
 fluid retention 239
 foot self-help sequences 116, 117, 120
 foot sequences 98, 99, 106
 hand self-help sequences 157, 161
 hand sequences 136, 137, 140
 maps 28, 29, 32, 33, 343
 swollen feet 301
lymphatic drainage 232, 239, 301, 308
lymphatic system 193
Maps & charts 18, 20
 body system charts see specific body  
  systems (eg cardiovascular system)
 feet 23, 26-9, 35
 hands 24, 30-3
 zones & referral areas 22-4
men 55, 242-7, 284
menopause 55, 184, 237menstrual problems & PMS 51, 55, 221,  
 236, 285
mid-back reflex areas 28, 105, 114, 115,   121, 164, 167, 212
mid-foot-mover 82, 93, 95, 97, 105, 107
migraine 54, 252, 253
mini-sessions 183-5
 see also  specific mini-sessions (eg   
 comforting mini-sessions)
multiple finger grip 281, 308
multiple sclerosis 54, 279
musculoskeletal system 272-5
Nail-buffing
 golf-ball self-help sequence 177
 hand relaxer workouts 325
 self-help sequences 146, 155, 159, 161
 stimulating hair growth 247 technique 144
nails 69, 175, 177
 see also  nail-buffing
neck
 base of neck lateral marker 22, 23, 24
 neck pain 189
 neck strain 64
neck reflex areas Bell’s palsy 278
 bunions 46
 depression 219
 foot maps 26, 27, 28, 29, 272, 334
 foot self-help sequences 108, 109, 114,  
  115, 116, 117, 121
 foot sequences 84, 85, 95, 96, 97, 102,  
  103, 106, 107
 golf-ball technique 166, 170, 174, 176, 177
 hand maps 30, 31, 32, 33, 272, 334
 hand self-help sequences 146, 147, 154,  
  155, 159, 161
 hand sequences 126, 127, 134, 135, 138,  
  139, 140
 headaches & head pain 189, 252, 253
 musculoskeletal system 272, 274, 275
 skeletal reflex areas 35
 sore throat 259
texting thumb 220
nervous system 193, 276-9
Ovary/testicle reflex areas
 children 213
 endocrine system 268, 269, 270
 foot maps 29, 268, 284, 340
 foot-roller technique 165
 foot self-help sequences 118, 119, 121
 foot sequences 100, 101, 107
 hand maps 32, 33, 268, 284, 340
 hand self-help sequences 156, 157, 161
 hand sequences 136, 137, 140
 impotence 246
 infertility 234, 235
 menopause 237
 pregnant women 241
 puberty 217
 reproductive system 284, 285
 Pain 34, 64, 65, 188-9
 see also  specific pains (eg headaches)
palm-counter-mover
 golf-ball self-help sequence 176
 hand relaxer workouts 324
 hand self-help sequences 146, 151, 158,  
  160, 161
 relaxation mini-sessions 197
 techniques 125, 145
palm-mover
 golf-ball self-help sequence 176
 hand relaxer workouts 319, 324
 hand self-help sequences 146, 151, 158,  
  160, 161
 hand sequences 129, 131, 133, 135, 137,  
  139, 141350 INDex relaxation mini-sessions 197
 techniques 124, 145
palm-rocker 125, 131, 135, 140, 141, 318
palms, golf-ball technique 172-3, 176, 177
palsy see Bell’s palsy; cerebral palsy
pancreas reflex areas
 anxiety & depression 191, 219, 254
 babies 204, 206
 children 211, 215
 diabetes & hypoglycemia 251, 271
 digestive system 264
 endocrine system 268, 269, 270
 environmental sensitivity 256
 foot maps 26, 27, 264, 268, 338
 foot self-help sequences 112, 113, 120
 foot sequences 90, 91, 105
 golf-ball technique 171, 176, 256
 hand maps 30, 31, 264, 268, 338
 hand self-help sequences 148, 149, 159
 hand sequences 128, 129, 139
 high cholesterol 255
 pregnant women 241
paraffin baths 69, 233, 308, 326
parathyroid see thyroid/parathyroid glands 
reflex areas
parent-child relationships 38, 40-1
Parkinson’s disease 279
pelvis base of pelvis lateral marker 22, 23, 24
 skeletal reflex areas 35
percussion foot problems 311, 312, 313
 foot rejuvenation 291, 293, 307
 foot relaxer workouts 296, 300
 hand rejuvenation 315, 321
 hand relaxer workout 317
 men’s foot flexibility 243
physical awareness 44-5
pinching webbing 227, 254, 262
pituitary gland reflex areas
 babies 203, 205, 207
 children 210, 214
 depression 219
 dizziness 255
 endocrine system 268, 269, 270
 fainting 191
 fever 207
 foot maps 26, 27, 268, 276, 333
 foot self-help sequences 108, 109, 120
 foot sequences 84, 85, 102
 hand maps 30, 31, 268, 276, 333
 hand self-help sequences 146, 147, 159
 hand sequences 126, 127, 138
 heart attack 263
 nervous system 276
 pregnant women 241
 pressure receptors 19
 puberty 217
 revival reflex 10
plantar fascitis 311
PMS & menstrual problems 51, 55, 221,  
 236, 285pregnancy & childbirth 51, 55, 57, 238-41,   291
pressing 169
pressure sensors & signals 8-10, 13, 18-21,  
 58, 290-1
principles of reflexology 13
prostate, enlarged 55, 245
prostate reflex area see uterus/prostate  
 reflex areas
psoriasis 257
puberty 217
Referral areas & zones 22-5
reflex areas 18
 targeting 71, 184, 192-3, 250
 see also  maps & charts; specific areas  
  (eg spine reflex areas)
reflexes & reflexive actions 16, 20, 21, 290-1
reflexology sessions see sessions
rejuvenation 20, 289-91 feet 44, 57, 292-3, 302-9
 hands 44, 314-25
relaxation & tension relief anxiety & depression 254
 digestive system functioning 264
 foot relaxer workouts 294-301
 hand relaxer workouts 316-19, 322-5
 keyboarding 180-1, 329
 mini-sessions 189, 194-7, 199, 251
 relaxation exercises 178-81, 309
 session goals 69, 230
 simple relaxation 232-3
 spa-at-home experiences 62, 232-3, 308
 strategies 250-1
 women 230, 232-3
 see also  stress
relaxation response 13, 20, 42, 56repetitive strain injuries 63, 64-5, 220, 328,  
 329
reproductive reflex areas see specific  
 areas (eg ovary/testicle reflex areas)
reproductive system 193, 284-5
research studies 19-20, 42, 46, 48, 51, 54-5,  
 184, 252, 302
respiratory system 193, 250, 280-3
roads & sidewalks 58, 60
rocks see stones & rocks
rollers 57, 168 see also  foot rollers
rotating-on-a-point 77, 118, 308
 see also  circling
rubber balls 168, 202
Sacral vertebrae skeletal reflex areas 34, 35
sciatic nerve reflex areas
 foot self-help sequences 118, 119, 121
 foot sequences 100, 101, 107
 lower backache 240
 maps 26, 27, 29, 342
 musculoskeletal system 273
self-help 48 foot rejuvenation 306-8
 foot rollers 162-5, 229, 237, 245 foot sequences 108-21
 foot tools 52, 162-7, 230
 hand desserts 142-5
 hand rejuvenation 320-5
 hand relaxer workouts 322-5
 hand sequences 146-61
 hand tools 52, 57, 168-9, 202, 230
 health concerns 
see specific health  
  concerns (eg headaches)
 keyboarding 180-1, 329
 men 244-5, 246, 247
 pregnant women 57, 238, 241
 reproductive system 285
 senior citizens 223, 227, 228, 229
teenagers 216-21 tired feet 57, 302-5
 tired hands 320-5
 urinary system 287
 women 235, 236, 237, 238, 241
 see also  golf-ball techniques; specific  
  techniques (eg percussion)
senior citizens 46-7, 48, 55, 70, 194, 222-9,   251, 291
sensors & signals 8-10, 13, 18-21, 58, 290-1
sensory-motor cortex 276
sessions babies 70, 202
 children 69, 70, 194, 202, 208
 equipment 69, 70, 233
 men 242
 senior citizens 222
 targeted mini-sessions 183-99
 teenagers 216
 women 230-1
 see also  foot workouts; hand   
  workouts
shingles 258
shock 191
shoes 60-1, 291
shoulder blade, skeletal reflex areas 35
shoulder reflex areas foot maps 26, 27, 28, 29, 272, 336
 foot-roller technique 163
 foot self-help sequences 120
 foot sequences 86, 87, 88, 89, 104
 golf-ball technique 172, 176
 hand maps 30, 31, 32, 33, 272, 336
 hand self-help sequences 150, 151, 159
 hand sequences 130, 131, 140
 musculoskeletal system 272, 273, 274
 skeletal reflex areas 35
 tops of the shoulders reflex areas 28,  
  29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 86, 87
side-to-side (foot dessert) bladder problems 193
 children 209
 foot relaxer workouts 294, 298, 299, 301
 left foot sequences 102, 103, 104, 105, 106
 mini-sessions 195, 196, 199
 right foot sequence 84, 85, 87, 89, 91, 95,  
  101
 stress 218, 224INDex 351 technique 78
side-to-side (hand dessert) see finger side- 
 to-side
side-to-side rock 178
sidewalks & roads 58, 60
sigmoid colon reflex areas 27, 30, 93, 104
sinus problems 48, 258
sinus reflex areas
 foot maps 26, 27, 28, 29, 332
 foot-roller technique 163
 foot self-help sequences 108, 109, 116,  
  117, 121
 foot sequences 84, 85, 96, 97, 107
 golf-ball technique 170, 175, 177
 hand maps 30, 31, 32, 33, 332
 hand self-help sequences 146, 147, 154,  
  155, 159, 161
 hand sequences 126, 127, 134, 135, 138- 
  9, 140
 headaches 252
skeleton & skeletal reflex areas 34-5
skills development & practice 52-3, 56
sleep 207, 257
small intestine reflex areas children 212
 constipation 229, 267
 digestive system 264
 flatulence 267
 foot maps 26, 27, 264, 339
 foot-roller technique 165, 229
 foot self-help sequences 112, 113, 121
 foot sequences 92, 93, 104, 105
 golf-ball technique 173, 177, 229, 267
 hand maps 30, 31, 264, 339
 hand self-help sequences 152, 153, 160,  
  161
 hand sequences 132, 133, 140
 irritable bowel syndrome 266
solar plexus reflex areas acne 218
 anxiety & depression 191, 254
 arthritis 223
 babies 203, 206, 207
 breathing 101, 107
 cardiovascular system 260, 261
 children 211
 constipation 267
 foot maps 26, 27, 260, 336
 foot self-help sequences 111, 120
 foot sequences 88, 89, 103
 golf-ball technique 170, 244, 266
 hand maps 30, 31, 32, 33, 260, 336
 headaches 253
 heartburn 266
 hiatus hernia 266
 high blood pressure 262
 insomnia 257
 mini-sessions 195, 196, 199, 251
 pinching webbing 227, 254, 262
 shock 191
 sleep 207
 stress & tension relief 189, 218, 225,  
  244, 251sole-mover foot relaxer workouts 299
 foot sequences 87, 89, 91, 99, 103, 105, 106
 stress 225
 technique 80
sore throat 259
spinal cord 64, 276, 277
spinal twist children 209
 foot relaxer workouts 299
 foot sequences 95, 101, 103, 106
 relaxation mini-sessions 195
 stress 225
 technique 79
spine reflex areas children 212
 depression 219
 foot maps 26, 27, 28, 29, 272, 343
 foot-roller technique 163
 foot self-help sequences 114, 115
 foot sequences 94, 95, 99, 106
 golf-ball technique 166, 174, 176
 hand maps 30, 31, 32, 33, 272, 343
 hand self-help sequences 154, 155, 160,  
  161
 hand sequences 134, 135, 141
 musculoskeletal system 272, 274
 nervous system 277
skeletal reflex areas 34, 35
spleen reflex areas foot self-help sequences 112, 113
 foot sequences 90, 91, 104
 golf-ball technique 173, 177
 hand sequences 140
 maps 27, 30, 337
sprained ankle 310
squeeze carpal tunnel syndrome 328
 golf-ball self-help sequence 176
 hand relaxer workouts 316, 319, 322,  
  324, 325
 mini-sessions 197, 199
 self-help sequences 146, 149, 158, 161
 technique 145
 tired & sore hands 327
stability 302
standing 44, 60, 291
stomach aches 267
stomach reflex areas
 babies 204, 206
 children 212
 constipation 250
 digestive system 264, 265
 foot maps 26, 27, 264, 337
 foot self-help sequences 112, 113
 foot sequences 90, 91, 104
 golf-ball technique 171, 173, 176, 177, 267
 hand maps 30, 31, 264, 337
 hand self-help sequences 148, 149, 152,  
  153
 hand sequences 128, 129, 139
 stomach aches 267stones & rocks 302, 304
 cobblestone mats 48, 55, 222, 311
stress 18, 19, 19-20, 42, 42-3, 264 men 244-5
 senior citizens 224-5
 teenagers 216, 218
 see also  relaxation & tension relief
stretches 178-81, 309
stroke 46, 260, 278success stories 8-10, 42, 46, 50-1, 56-7,  
 190, 290
 children & teenagers 22, 25, 40, 186, 190
surfaces see health pathways; specific 
surfaces (eg sand)
swollen feet & ankles 301, 308
Tailbone reflex areas
 children 212
 foot-roller technique 165
 foot self-help sequences 114, 115, 120
 foot sequences 95, 105
 golf-ball technique 167, 174, 176
 hand self-help sequences 154, 155
 hand sequences 134, 135
 hemorrhoids 267
 lower backache 240
 maps 26, 27, 28, 30, 31
 migraine 253
 multiple sclerosis 279
 musculoskeletal system 273, 274
 skeletal reflex areas 34, 35
tapping
 foot problems 312, 313
 foot rejuvenation 291, 292, 307
 foot relaxer workouts 297, 299
 hand rejuvenation 315, 321
 hand relaxer workouts 318
 men’s foot flexibility 243
techniques body systems applications 
see specific  
  body systems (eg cardiovascular  
  system)
 circling 294
 drumming actions 168
 finger-walking 74-5
 foot desserts 78-83, 294
 foot rejuvenation 292-3, 306-7
 hand desserts 122-5
 hand rejuvenation 314-15, 320-1
 hook & back-up 76-7
 multiple finger grip 281
 relaxation exercises 178-81, 309
 rotating-on-a-point 77, 118, 308
 symbols 71
 thumb-walking 72-3
teenagers 216-21
teeth/gums/jaw reflex areas babies 204
 foot self-help sequences 116, 117, 121
 foot sequences 96, 97, 106
 hand self-help sequences 146, 154, 155,  
  159, 161352 INDex/AckNoWLeDgme NTsAcknowledgments
Authors’ acknowledgments
our very special thanks to the editorial and 
design team for their exceptional work on 
this book. To photographer, ruth Jenkinson, and her assistant emma Horne; models Anna bootle, francine bloom, elizabeth clive, sarah 
clive, Nia Dauncy, renato De fazio, suzy 
gilmore, Luke Jenkinson, michael Hakeem, Angelina Le, Julianne Le, Nina malone, Joe reddington, Huyen Tran; hair stylist Victoria barnes. And to the Dk team of Peggy sadler, Jo godfrey Wood, mary-clare Jerram, marianne markham and Penny Warren.
Complete_Reflexology_for_Life_(_PDFDrive_).txt
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        1First apply the cupping 
technique to the top of a 
stretched foot. As you work, listen 
for the sound of a mufﬂed clap. 2Now apply the double- 
cupping technique to the 
ankle several times, with the ankle 
bone centered in the cupped hands. 312 reflexology for rejuvenationflat feet / low arch  
1First, hold the foot back in a 
stretched position. Go on to 
apply the percussion technique  
to the length of the arch, making 
several contacts with the padded 
edge of a loose ﬁst. 2 Continue holding the foot 
back and apply the tapping 
technique to the length of the arch 
several times. Remember to keep 
the ﬁngers relaxed and listen for 
the sound of a closed, tapping fan 
as you apply the technique. high arch  
1Start by placing the foot in a relaxed and upright position. Using the double-cupping technique, set up a rhythmic pattern, 
making contact with the ball of the foot simultaneously on the 
bottom and top of the foot several times. 2Next, hold the foot in a 
stretched position. Apply the 
percussion technique to the outer 
edge of the heel, making several 
contacts. Continue to hold the foot 
back as you apply the percussion 
technique to the length of the sole. 3 Finally, apply the tapping 
technique to the length of 
the arch several times. Remember 
to keep your ﬁngers relaxed. Listen 
and try to make the sound of a 
closed, tapping fan as you make 
contact with the foot. foot concerns 313sweaty feet  
1Start by placing the foot  
so that the inside edge is 
accessible to your work. First 
apply the percussion technique, 
directing your contact to the inside 
edge of the heel. 2 Go on to hold the foot in a 
stretched position. Apply the 
cupping technique, making contact 
with the outer rims of the cupped 
hands several times. 1Begin by holding the 
foot in an upright and 
stretched position. Use the 
percussion technique to 
make contact with the outer 
edge of the heel several times. Continue to hold the foot 
back. Now apply the 
percussion technique to the 
length of the arch, making 
several contacts. This 
procedure loosens the foot 
muscles in relation to the 
shin muscles. 2 Next, keeping the foot in the 
stretched position, apply the 
tapping technique to the outer  
side of the sole at the midfoot. Make several contacts. 3 Finally, apply the double- 
cupping technique to a 
relaxed and upright foot, placing 
one hand on the ball of the foot 
and its counterpart on top. shin splints  Rejuvenating the hands  
Stretch and movement  techniques encourage the hand’s range of motion, 
improve circulation, and enhance ﬂexibility. Desserts are utilized as movement 
exercises, while cupping, tapping, and percussion help provide quick relaxation. 1Begin by placing the receiver’s hand palm down 
on a padded surface. Cup your hand as you 
would to scoop up water. Use the outer rim of the 
cupped hand to make contact with the hand several 
times, building up a rhythmic pattern. 2Now turn the hand over. Apply the cupping 
technique, with the outer rim of the cupped 
hand making contact with the palm several times. 314 reflexology for rejuvenationBasic techniques
The hand is placed on a padded surface for applying the cupping, tapping, 
and percussion techniques. A rhythmic pattern is established as you make 
contact with the hand several times. Consider practicing these techniques 
on your own hands ﬁrst before you apply them to someone else (see 
pp320-321, Self help for tired hands). Cuppingrejuvenating the hands 315tapping
1Place the hand with the palm facing down on 
your open hand. Keeping your ﬁngers loose, 
rhythmically apply the tapping technique to the hand 
with the outer edge of your little ﬁnger. Upon contact, 
the sound should be like that of a closed, tapping fan. Then go on to reposition your hand to tap each part 
of the hand and ﬁngers. 2Then go on to turn the hand over to apply the 
same tapping technique to the receiver’s palm, 
still cradling it gently in your non-working hand. Use 
the outer edge of your little ﬁnger to make several 
successive contacts. Now reposition your hand to 
make contact with each part of the receiver’s hand 
and ﬁngers. perCussion
1Place the hand palm down to make the top 
accessible. Use the padded outer edge of a 
loosely closed ﬁst to gently make contact with the 
hand. Reposition your hand to apply percussion to 
each part of the hand and the top of each ﬁnger. 2Now, turn the hand over so that the palm is 
accessible to your work. Apply the percussion 
technique to the palm, making several successive 
contacts. Then go on to make contact with each part 
of the hand and ﬁngers. 316 REFLEXOLOGY FOR REjuvEnati On10-minute hand-  
relaxer workout
In this sequence you’ll be using 
the desserts and hand-relaxer 
techniques shown here to help 
relax the hand. Remember to 
place a padded surface under 
the hand. Seat yourself and your  
receiver comfortably. 1 Start by relaxing the whole hand 
with the hand-stretcher technique. Grasp the hand and push down the  
top of the hand by turning your  
wrists inward. Next, turn your wrists 
outward, pressing up on the palm 
with your ﬁngers as you do so. Repeat several times. 2 Grasp the wrist to hold the hand steady. With the 
other hand, grasp and gently but ﬁrmly squeeze 
the base of the hand several times. Move your hand to 
grasp around the knuckles and then the fingertips, 
squeezing gently several times in each position. 3  Next, apply the ﬁnger-pull technique. Grasp the 
wrist with one hand. Grip the thumb with the 
other hand and pull it slowly and steadily toward 
you, while gently pulling the hand holding the wrist 
in the opposite direction. Hold for several seconds. Repeat with each ﬁnger. REjuvEnatin G thE hands 3174  Continue your work by 
resting the hand ﬂat on  
a padded surface. Apply the 
percussion technique, making 
contact several times with the 
padded outside edge of your 
loosely closed ﬁst. Apply 
percussion to all the various  
parts of the hand. 5  Turn the receiver’s hand over to make the palm accessible to 
your work. Now apply the percussion technique to the palm, 
making several successive contacts with your fist. Then go on to 
apply percussion to each part of the hand and fingers, making 
several contacts. 6  Next, apply the ﬁnger side-  
to-side technique. Grasp the 
index ﬁnger at the first joint as 
shown and move the ﬁnger from 
side-to-side. Go on to the next joint, 
and then to each ﬁnger and joint. 7  Continue with the walk-
down/pull-against dessert. Hold the hand steady and use the 
thumb-walking technique to walk 
down the side of the index ﬁnger, 
while stretching the inside edge. 8  Move on to the middle 
finger and thumb-walk 
down the inside edge. Work 
each finger like this, and then go 
on to thumb-walk down the 
top side of each finger. 318 reflexology for rejuvenation10Next, turn the hand over so that the palm  
is facing upward and is accessible to you. Now apply the same tapping technique as before, to 
each part of the palm. 11Go on to apply the palm-rocker dessert. Grasp the hand at the base of the first and 
second ﬁngers. Create a circular movement by 
pushing toward the ﬁngers with the right hand while 
you pull toward the wrist with the left. Reverse the 
process.
Rest your hand on your leg, palm side down.
What is the first step in applying the cupping technique to the top of the foot?
To relax the hands and reduce stress.
What is the purpose of the "10-minute hand-relaxer workout"?
Not specified in the text, but it varies depending on the individual.
What is the recommended duration of a reflexology session?
Overuse, injury, or the inability of the hand's muscles to move easily.
What are some common causes of hand problems?
Not specified in the text.
What is the recommended duration of a self-help reflexology session?
To help the practitioner relax and prepare for the work ahead.
What is the purpose of the "relaxation mini-sessions"?