As before, work all the 
way over the padded ball of the 
foot and up between the third and 
fourth toes.5Finish off the sequence by 
using your left thumb to 
walk from the diaphragm  reflex 
area up through the shoulder  
reflex area.foot orient Ation
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desserts    side-to-side (p78) • lung-press (p81) • sole-mover (p80) the reflex area corresponding to the 
diaphragm  runs all the way along the 
horizontal crease just below the ball 
of the foot 1. Within this area lies 
the small solar plexus  reflex area 2. 
the reflex area corresponding to the 
chest  and upper back spans much of 
the ball of the foot above the 
diaphragm area 3. It overlies both 
the heart  reflex area 4 and the lung 
reflex area 5. finally, the fleshy pad 
beneath the little toe contains the 
shoulder  reflex area 6. 
these reflex areas appear in the same 
places on both the left and the right 
foot, with the left foot corresponding 
to the left side of the body and the 
right foot representing the right side. Although the heart is situated on the 
left-hand side of the body, it has an 
associated reflex area on the right 
foot as well as on the left foot.90 complete foot sequenceStep 4
Working the upper arch of the foot 
The reflex areas in this sequence correspond to the organs 
that lie just above the waist. These organs produce many of 
the chemicals needed for digestion, generating energy, and 
balancing the amount of water in the body. In addition, the 
kidneys purify blood and fluid, and the stomach, pancreas, 
liver, and gallbladder produce enzymes to help digest food. To orient yourself as you work, visualize the waistline as 
lying across the middle of the foot, and the diaphragm as 
running just under the ball of the foot (see pp26–27, 28-29). 1Hold the toes back with 
your left hand. Using your 
right thumb, walk up over the 
pancreas  reflex area. (On the left 
foot, the pancreas  area extends 
across the middle of the foot.) 2Continue walking your right 
thumb up to the mid-point 
of the long bone under the arch. By doing so, you work the 
adrenal gland  reflex area and 
a portion of the stomach  reflex 
area. Make several passes.AreAs worked
  Pancreas   Reflexology can 
support secretion of chemicals 
for digestion and hormones that 
stabilize blood glucose levels.   Adrenal glands   these produce 
hormones such as adrenaline.   kidneys   strain fluids in the 
blood for excretion/absorption.   stomach   Reflexology can aid in 
the digestion process.   Liver, gallbladder, spleen   
Work helps the spleen control 
levels of chemicals and cells in 
the blood, and the other organs 
to excrete wastes as bile.step 4 913Reposition your right thumb 
at the base of the kidney  
reflex area. Use the thumb-walking 
technique to make several passes 
up over this reflex area.4Next, starting from the 
kidney  reflex area, make a 
series of diagonal thumb-walking 
passes through the liver  and 
gallbladder  reflex areas. 5Change hands. Starting from 
the outer edge of the foot, 
walk your left thumb in the other 
direction, making another set of 
diagonal passes across the liver  
and gallbladder  reflex areas.foot orient Ation
the reflex areas for the organs and 
glands involved in excretion, 
absorption, and digestion lie on the 
upper arch of the foot. many areas 
overlap each other (as shown by the 
broken white lines). the adrenal  gland  reflex area 1 is 
situated inside the stomach  reflex  
area 2. Just below lies the pancreas  
reflex area 3. next to it is the kidney  
reflex area 4. the large liver reflex 
area 5 encloses the gallbladder  reflex 
area 6. It is important to note that the areas 
for some of these organs are different 
sizes, and in different positions, on the 
left and right foot. for example, the 
stomach reflex area is much larger  
on the left foot. In addition, the 
gallbladder reflex area is only on the 
right foot, and the spleen reflex area only on the left. ( for the location of 
reflex areas on the left foot, see p27.) 2
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cAution
When holding the toes back, take 
care not to stretch the sole, in 
order to avoid pressing on the long 
tendon that runs through this part of the foot. to locate this tendon, 
hold the toes back and run your 
thumb lightly down the arch from 
the ball of the foot. When thumb-
walking across the tendon, stretch 
the sole slightly.right foot
desserts    side-to-side (p78) • sole-mover (p80) • lung-press (p81)92 complete foot sequenceStep 5
Working the lower arch of the foot 
This sequence addresses the reflex areas corresponding to the 
intestines, which process food and eliminate waste after 
digestion. By working these areas, you can help encourage 
the smooth running of the small intestine, the colon, and the 
ileocecal valve (which is located between the end of the small 
intestine and the start of the colon). 1To locate the ileocecal 
valve  reflex area, run  
your left thumb down the fifth 
metatarsal bone, on the 
outside of the sole, from the 
ball of the foot to the heel. Feel for a hollow spot just 
above the heel. The reflex 
point is located in the deepest 
part of this hollow. Using the 
hook and back-up technique 
(see p76), hook the tip of 
your thumb into this spot  
and pull back across it. 2From the ileocecal valve  
reflex area, work through the 
colon  reflex area. First, hold the 
toes back gently with your right 
hand. Use your left thumb to  
walk up the reflex area for the 
ascending colon , until you 
reach the reflex area for the 
transverse colon.AreAs worked
  Ileocecal valve  this releases 
undigested material from the 
small intestine into the colon.   Colon   Apply reflexology to this 
area to help the colon transport 
and expel waste products in the 
form of fecal matter.   small intestine   Working this 
reflex area may assist food 
digestion, breaking it down into 
nutrients and wastes.step 5 933Reposition your thumb, 
placing it at the “waistline” 
point halfway up the outer  
sole. Thumb-walk over the 
transverse colon  reflex area, 
across the center of the foot.4Change hands and hold the 
toes back with the left hand. Walk your right thumb diagonally 
up across the small intestine  
reflex area, easing the stretch on 
the tendon as you pass over it. 5To work the 
colon , change 
hands again and 
walk your left 
thumb diagonally 
across the small 
intestine  reflex  
area in the other 
direction. Finish  
your passes in the 
transverse colon 
reflex area. foot or IentAtIon
the reflex areas corresponding to the 
small intestine and colon, in the 
lower abdomen, are located just 
above the pad of the heel. the ileocecal  valve  reflex area 
occupies a very small area, just above 
the outer edge of the heel 1. from 
this point, the colon  reflex area runs 
upward ( ascending  colon  2) and 
then across the foot ( transverse  
colon  3). the reflex area that 
corresponds to the small  intestine  4 
is bordered by the area for the colon.on the left foot, there is no reflex 
area relating to the ileocecal valve. the colon reflex area is a different 
shape: from the transverse colon it 
runs down (descending colon) and 
dips across the base of the arch (sigmoid colon). (for the location of 
reflex areas on the left foot, see p27. )3
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desserts    toe-rotation (p83) • traction (p82) • midfoot-mover (p82)94 complete foot sequenceStep 6
Working the inside of the foot 
This sequence works the reflex areas which correspond to 
the spine and neck, which run up the entire inside edge of 
the foot. It also works on the bladder area, as well as the 
area that relates to the uterus in women and the prostate 
gland in men. 1First, locate the uterus/
prostate  reflex area. To  
do this, place the tip of your right 
index finger on the inside of the 
ankle bone and the tip of your ring 
finger on the back corner of the 
heel. Lay your middle fingertip on 
the foot, and draw it backward until 
it comes into line with the other 
fingers. The point on which the 
middle finger rests is the uterus/
prostate  reflex area. 2Change hands, and place 
your left middle finger on 
this reflex point, cupping the heel 
in your hand. Grasp the ball of 
the foot with the right hand and 
apply the rotating-on-a-point 
technique (see p77), circling the 
foot clockwise several times. 3Now rotate the foot 
counterclockwise,  
circling it several times.AreAs worked
  Uterus/prostate   Reflexology 
aims to enhance the function of 
the uterus and the prostate gland.   spine   Working the inside of the 
foot supports the whole spine.   Bladder   Reflexology can help 
this organ store/excrete urine.   Neck & brain stem   Reflexology 
on this area provides relaxation.foot orie NtAtioN
Reflex areas for the spine, some 
internal reproductive organs, and the 
bladder are on the inside of the foot. Running the length of the inside foot is 
the reflex area for the spine 1, with 
the area for the tailbone  located at the 
heel 2 and the area for the neck and 
brain stem at the tip of the big toe 3. 
the upper back section of the spine 
reflex area 4 lies above “the waistline 
marker,” which runs across the middle 
of the foot, and the lower  back 
section 5 is below the waistline 
marker. the male prostate  gland  or 
the female uterus  area occupies the 
same spot just below the ankle 6. 
finally, the bladder  reflex area lies 
below the inside of the ankle 7. 
the reflex areas on the left and right 
feet mirror each other. the areas on 
the left foot correspond to the left side 
of the body, and those on the right 
foot relate to the right side.3
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step 6 954Steady the foot with your  
left hand. Using your right 
thumb, walk along the tailbone  
reflex area. Repeat.5To work the tailbone  area 
a little more, reposition your 
right thumb at the side of the heel 
and make several passes across it. 6Now reposition your right 
thumb at the edge of the 
bladder  and lower back  reflex 
areas. Thumb-walk across these 
two areas several times.7Next, place your right thumb 
at the “waistline” point, in  
the middle of the foot. Walk the 
thumb up the reflex area for the 
upper back . Make several passes. 8Place your thumb on the 
diaphragm  area. Make 
several passes over the big toe joint. This area represents the part of the 
spine  that lies between the 
shoulder blades.9Finally, to work the neck  
and brain stem  reflex 
areas, walk your right thumb up 
the outside of the big toe. Once 
again, you need to make several 
passes over the area. desserts    side-to-side (p78) • spinal twist (p79) • midfoot-mover (p82) 96 complete foot sequenceStep 7
Working the tops of the toes 
This sequence works the reflex areas for the head, face, neck, 
teeth, jaw, and gums. It acts on the musculoskeletal structures 
responsible for activities such as chewing and turning the 
head. To orient yourself as you work on the foot, visualize 
the head and neck spanning the tops of the toes. Work these 
reflex points to stimulate the corresponding body parts and 
enhance their function, as well as to relax tension. AreAs worked
  Face & sinuses  control and 
coordinate the intake of air by 
breathing, so a key part of a 
reflexology session.   Neck   Highly prone to tension, it 
may respond well to reflexology.   Teeth, jaws, gums   these 
structures of bone, muscle,  
and glands are responsible for 
breaking down food in the 
mouth. Reflexology can enhance 
the health of these structures. 1First, brace the big toe with 
the fingertips and thumb of 
your left hand, to anchor it. Then, 
beginning below the outer corner 
of the toenail, walk your right 
index finger across the face and 
sinus  reflex areas. Make a series 
of passes across the top of the toe, 
just under the nail. 2Reposition your index finger 
below the first joint of the 
big toe, on the neck  reflex area. Walk it forward across the base of 
the big toe. Make several passes.step 7 97FooT orie NTAT ioN
the tops of the toes can be seen as 
corresponding to the face, with the 
sinuses, teeth, jaw, and gums all 
represented, and with the reflex area 
for the neck lying at the base of each 
toe where it joins the foot. the reflex area for the face and 
sinuses  is a band that runs across the 
first joint of each toe, just under the 
toenails 1. the fleshy segments of 
each toe, below the first joint, 
represent the neck 2. the middle 
joint of each toe (except the big toe) 
relates to teeth , gums , and the jaw 3.
the reflex areas on the left foot 
exactly mirror those on the right. the reflex areas on the right foot 
represent the right side of the body, 
and those on the left correspond to 
the left side.21
33Brace the second toe with 
your left hand. Walk your 
right index finger across the face 
and sinus  reflex areas, then the 
neck  area, then the teeth , gums , 
and jaw area. Take hold of the 
third toe, and walk your right 
index finger across the same areas. 4Change hands. Hold the 
fourth toe steady with your 
right hand. Walk the index finger 
of your left hand across the face, 
sinus , neck , teeth , gums , and  
jaw reflex areas. Lastly, hold the 
little toe in place and repeat. righT FooT
desserts    traction (p82) • toe-rotation (p83) • midfoot-mover (p82)Step 8
Working the top of the foot 
The reflex areas worked in this step correspond to parts of the 
body responsible for respiration and protection from infection, 
and, in women, body parts involved in milk production and 
reproduction. This reflexology sequence stimulates all of these 
structures and enhances their function. It can also relieve 
musculoskeletal tension in the upper or lower back. 1With your left hand, hold the foot upright. Open a “trough” along 
the top of the foot by spreading the toes. Starting at the base of the 
trough, and feeling for the long bone to one side, walk your right index 
finger along the first segment of the lung , chest , breast , and upper 
back  reflex areas. Stop at the waistline marker, in the middle of the foot.2To work the second segment 
of the lung , chest , breast , 
and upper back  reflex areas, 
spread the second and third toes 
apart and finger-walk along the 
trough in this area. Repeat on the 
trough between the third and 
fourth toes, finger-walking along 
this segment, then repeat the 
sequence between the fourth  
and fifth toes.AreAs worked
  Chest & lungs  May help to 
loosen mucus.   Breast   Working this reflex area  
may help regulate the 
production of breast milk.   Upper back   Working this reflex 
area may ease muscle tension in 
the upper torso.   Lower back   Working this reflex 
area may help lower back pain.   Lymph glands   Work may 
support the glands’ functions: to 
drain lymph from body tissues 
and bolster the immune system, 
which fights infection.   Groin & fallopian tubes   Work 
keeps them healthy. 98 coMplete foot sequencefoot orient Ation
the top of the foot contains several 
large reflex areas, which run in a 
series of horizontal bands across it. the lung, chest , breast , and upper 
back reflex area forms a broad band 
on the tops of the feet, just below 
the base of the toes 1. Moving up 
the foot, the next horizontal band is 
the area corresponding to the rest of 
the upper back 2. the reflex area for 
the lower  back is in a third band 3. 
finally, the reflex areas for the 
fallopian  tubes , lymph  glands , and 
groin  are located in a crescent band 
that passes around the base of the 
ankle, where it meets the top of the 
foot 4.
the reflex areas on the left and right 
feet mirror each other exactly, with  
the horizontal bands on the right  
foot corresponding to the right half  
of the body and those on the left foot 
relating to the left half of the body.21
33Now change hands to work 
the other side of each trough. Spread the fourth and fifth toes 
apart with your right hand. Walk 
your left index finger along the 
trough. Finger-walk along the rest of 
the troughs in the same way.4Hold the foot steady with 
your left hand. Rest your 
right fingers on top of the foot,  
in the spine  reflex area (see pp28-
29). Using all four fingers together, 
finger-walk all the way across  
the lower back  reflex area. riGht foot
5Finally, hold the foot 
upright with your 
right hand. Using your left 
thumb, walk through the reflex 
area for the fallopian tubes , 
lymph glands , and groin . this step may also be done 
using both thumbs at once 
to work the area4
step 8 99desserts    lung-press (p81) • sole-mover (p80) • Ankle-rotation (p83)100 complete foot sequenceStep 9
Working the outside of the foot 
The reflex areas addressed in this step correspond to many of 
the body’s joints and limbs, including the hip, knee, leg, arm, 
and elbow; the sciatic nerve; and major reproductive organs 
(the ovaries in women or the testicles in men). Work these 
reflex areas to improve the functioning of all these parts of 
the body. Follow this sequence by applying a series of 
desserts to relax the foot, and end it with a resting position. After working the left foot (see pp102–107), use the breathing 
technique (see opposite) for a relaxing finish to the workout. 1Start by holding the foot upright with your left 
hand. Using the index finger of the right hand, 
finger-walk around the ankle bone, passing through  
the hip and sciatic nerve  reflex areas.2Change hands and hold the foot steady with the 
right hand. Place the left thumb on the heel, and 
thumb-walk through the ovary/testicle  area.AreAs worked
  sciatic nerves   these nerves run 
down the back of each thigh. Working this reflex area may  
help relieve any pain.   Hips, legs, knees  Work these  
reflex areas to aid mobility in  
the lower limbs.   Arms & elbows   the upper 
limbs and their joints can be 
prone to stiffness, but may 
respond well to reflexology.   ovaries & testicles  to enhance 
the functioning of these female 
and male sex organs, apply 
reflexology techniques regularly. step 9 1013Next, thumb-walk across the 
knee  and leg reflex areas, 
making a series of passes.4Place your left hand across 
the ankle. Starting at the 
knee  and leg reflex areas, thumb-
walk along the elbow  and arm 
reflex areas. Place your thumbs  in the solar plexus  reflex areas of each foot (for 
location, see p89). Ask the recipient to take three deep, relaxing breaths, 
while you press gently but firmly on the areas. foot orient Ation
Reflex areas relating to the limbs and  
to the main reproductive organs for 
males and females can be found on 
the outside edge of the foot. the reflex area for the hip and the 
sciatic  nerve 1 lies on the underside 
of the ankle bone. nearby, on the 
outside edge of the heel 2, is the 
reflex area for the ovary  in women 
and the testicle  in men. on the 
bottom edge of the foot, forming a 
semi-circle, is the area corresponding 
to the knee and leg 3. Just above it, 
also on the foot edge, is the reflex 
area for the elbow  4. the fleshy pad 
just under the little toe contains the 
reflex area for the arm 5. 
these reflex areas are all located in 
the same places on both the left and 
the right foot. the areas on the left 
foot correspond to the left-hand side 
of the body, and those on the right 
foot to the right-hand side of the body.rigHt foot345
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desserts    side-to-side (p78) • spinal twist (p79) • lung-press (p81)  
Ankle-rotation (p83)102 complete foot sequenceStep 10
Working the left foot
When you have carried out a full workout on the right foot, move on  
to the left foot. These pages show the sequence for a left foot workout. In addition, once you have become familiar with how techniques are 
applied to each part of the foot, you can refer to this summary for an  
at-a-glance reminder of all the technique applications.desserts
Before you begin a workout or 
other technique, check the 
foot for any cuts, bruises, and 
other areas that you will need 
to avoid as you work
desserts side-to-sidestep 1
lung-press toe-rotation
inner ear ear lung-presspituitary glandthyroid &  
parathyroid glandsthyroid &  
parathyroid glands
Working the underside 
of the toes
head, Brain & neck desserts side-to-side
Work back to the big toe, 
thumb-walking down the 
center and left side of each toestep 10 103side-to-side spinal t Wist lung-press toe-rotation
head, Brain, sinuses & neck head, Brain, sinuses & neck head, Brain, sinuses & neck
eye, inner ear & ear eye, inner ear & ear eye
sole-mover heart & chest solar plexusstep 2
Working the base of the toes
step 3
Working the ball of the footrepeat the thumb-walking 
pattern on each of the other 
toes, working down the center 
and right side of each toehead, Brain, sinuses & neck
change hands and thumb-
walk down the center and left 
side of the little toelung, chest & upper Back lung, chest & upper Back shoulder
adrenal gland & liver kidney stomach & spleen
transverse colon descending colon sigmoid colon
uterus/prostate gland uterus/prostate gland uterus/prostate gland step 6
Working the inside of the footdesserts side-to-side
stomach & spleen
small intestine
104 complete foot sequencelung press sole-mover pancreas
sole-mover lung press
small intestine
tailBonemidfoot-mover
tailBone loWer Back & Bladder upper Backstep 4
Working the upper arch of  
the foot
step 5
Working the lower arch of  
the footdesserts side-to-side
desserts toe-rotation traction
step 10 105BetWeen shoulder Blades neck & Brain stem spinal t Wist
face, sinus, neck,  
teeth, gums & ja Wface, sinus, neck,  
teeth, gums & ja W
desserts side-to-sideloWer Backlymph glands, groin & 
fallopian tu Bes
knee & leg elBoW & arm spinal t Wistdesserts lung-press sole-movertoe-rotation desserts tractiondesserts side-to-side
repeat finger-walk on each toe
106 complete foot sequenceface & sinus neck step 7
Working the tops of the toes
midfoot-moverlung, chest, Breast  
& upper Backlung, chest, Breast  
& upper Backstep 8
Working the top of the foot
ankle-rotation hip & sciatic nerve ovary/testicle step 9
Working the outside of  
the foot
ankle-rotation Breathing lung-pressmidfoot-mover
repeat finger-walking pattern 
between each of the long 
bones of the foot
step 10 1071Start by resting the index finger of your left 
hand against the big toe. The palm of this 
hand acts as a backstop to hold the toe in place. Hook in, and with the index finger tip, press against 
the pituitary  reflex area in the center of the toe. Press repeatedly. 2Hold the big toe steady with your right hand 
and place your thumb on the neck , thyroid , 
and parathyroid  reflex areas. Use the thumb-
walking technique to make at least two passes, one 
high and one low, across the stem of the big toe. 3Change hands and thumb-walk from the 
opposite direction, once again making high and 
low passes, to further work the neck , thyroid , and 
parathyroid  reflex areas. Go on to each toe, 
concentrating particularly on the toe joints. 108 Complete self-help foot sequen CeStep 1
Working the toes
The reflex areas worked in this sequence 
reflect the head and neck as well as the organs 
they encase. The head, brain, and sinus reflex 
areas are included in the fleshy parts of the 
toes while the thyroid and parathyroid glands as well as the throat are included in the stems 
of the toes. You may want to warm the foot 
up before starting by rolling it generally over 
a foot roller. To carry out the work, rest your 
foot on the knee of the other leg.31
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4Hold the big toe steady with 
your right thumb. Thumb-
walk up the center of the toe with 
the left thumb, making multiple 
passes over the head , brain , 
sinus, and neck reflex areas.5Change hands and walk up 
the inside edge of the big 
toe through the head , brain, 
sinus, and neck  areas. Pay extra 
attention to the big toe joint, 
making multiple passes over it. 6Position the thumb at the 
base of the second toe, and 
thumb-walk several times up  
the center through the head, 
brain, sinus, and neck  areas. Reposition the thumb and walk up 
the side of the toe to work all areas 
thoroughly. Work on each toe.7Now walk across the toes  
to emphasize work on the 
joints. Make several thumb-
walking passes across the ball of 
the second toe, then reposition the 
thumb to work through the head, 
brain,  sinus, and neck  reflex 
areas. Go on to work each toe. step 1 1098To conclude, simultaneously 
walk with both thumbs on 
the big toe, covering the head  and 
brain areas. Pause for a minute, 
wiggle your toes, and consider the 
difference in feeling between the 
toes of the worked foot as opposed 
to the one unworked.foot orientation
left foot 
1 pituitary  gland  
2 neck  
3  thyroid  and  
parathyroid  glands   
see p85 for further information4  head and 
brain
5 sinuses1Start by resting the tips 
of your index finger 
and thumb on either side 
of the webbing between 
the second and third 
toes, the eye reflex area. Pinch the two together, 
pressing several times. Reposition the thumb 
and fingertips on the 
webbing and repeat.2Go on to reposition the 
thumb and fingertip in the 
webbing between the third and 
fourth toes, the inner ear  reflex 
area. Press several times. Reposition 
and repeat. 3Repeat the above procedure, 
applying the technique to  
the webbing between fourth and 
fifth toes, the ear reflex area. Consider your response to each 
application and whether any of 
them were particularly sensitive. 110 complete self-help foot sequenceWorking the base of the toes  
and the ball of the foot
Techniques applied in this sequence stimulate the reflex areas 
for the organs of sight and hearing as reflected in the base of 
the toes. Additionally, work is applied to the ball of the foot 
to stimulate the reflex areas for the organs of breathing and 
circulation−the lungs and heart−as well as the reflex areas for 
the chest, and muscles and joints in parts of the upper body.Step 2 4Now begin your work on 
the ball of the foot by 
holding your foot in place. Starting with the diaphragm  
reflex area, use the thumb-walking 
technique to walk up the ball of 
the foot, the heart  and lung 
reflex areas. Make several passes, 
covering the reflex areas. 5Reposition your 
thumb, resting it on 
the solar plexus  reflex 
area. Notice your thumb 
resting in a trough between 
the bones in the ball of the 
foot. Thumb-walk up the ball 
of the foot, making several 
passes through the heart, lung, 
and chest  reflex areas. Go on, 
repositioning your thumb in the 
diaphragm  reflex area below the 
second and third toes and repeat 
the above. Work through each 
trough and portion of the ball 
below each toe. step 2 111foot orientation
Left foot 
1 eye
2 inner ear
3 ear
4 diaphragm
5 solar plexus1
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9
4
see p87 for further information6  chest  and upper 
back
7 heart
8 lung1First, hold your foot 
steady and in a slightly 
stretched position. Place 
your thumb at the mid-
point of the foot. Use 
the thumb-walking 
technique to walk up 
the foot, making a 
series of passes 
through the 
pancreas   
reflex area.2To work the adrenal 
gland reflex area, continue 
your thumb-walking up the foot. Make several passes, thoroughly 
covering the area. 3Reposition your thumb at 
the center of the foot. As  
you hold the foot in a stretched 
position, notice the tendon 
running up the foot through its 
center. The kidney  reflex area lies 
to the side, under the second toe. Use the thumb-walking technique 
to make a sequence of passes 
through this area. 112 complete self-help foot sequenceWorking the arch of the foot
The reflex areas worked in the arch of the foot represent 
several organs that regulate important functions of the 
body: the pancreas, adrenal glands, kidneys, and spleen. Also included in this region are reflex areas for the organs 
of digestion: the stomach, small intestine, and colon.Step 34Next, position your thumb in the middle of 
the foot and thumb-walk diagonally through 
the stomach  and spleen  reflex areas. Make a 
series of passes to thoroughly cover the areas. 5Position your thumb at the 
edge of the heel. Thumb-
walk diagonally through the 
small intestine  area, ending 
your work at the colon  reflex 
area. Make a series of passes 
through this area. step 3 113foot orientation
Left foot 
1 adrenal  gland  
2 stomach
3 pancreas
4 kidney
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5 liver 
6 colon
7 spleen
8 small  intestine7
see p91 for further informationStep 4
Working the inside of the foot 
In this sequence, you work the reflex area 
representing the spine and the upright column 
of the back with its nerves and muscles. The 
inner edge of the heel reflects the tailbone, the 
midfoot reflects the midback, and the inner edge  
of the big toe reflects the neck and brain stem. Located at the inside of the ankle is the reflex 
area for the uterus and prostate. 1Start by wrapping your hand 
around the ankle. Rest your 
thumb at the halfway point 
between the edge of the heel and 
the ankle bone, then use the 
rotating-on-a-point technique to 
work the uterus  reflex area in 
women and prostate  reflex area 
in men. Rotate your foot in a 
clockwise direction several times 
and then in a counterclockwise 
direction several times.2Begin working the spine  
reflex area by placing your 
fingertips on the outside of the heel. Rest your thumb on the inner edge 
of the heel. Apply the thumb-
walking technique, making multiple 
passes through the tailbone  area.3Reposition your hand and 
rest your thumb at the edge 
of the heel. Work the bladder  
and lower back  reflex areas  
by thumb-walking to make a 
series of passes. 114 complete self-help foot sequence4Now change hands. Hold the 
foot steady with one hand 
and thumb-walk up the foot. Work through the midback  reflex 
area, making several passes. Reposition the working hand and 
thumb-walk into the upper back  
reflex area. Make a series of passes.5Reposition your working 
hand again. Continue to 
thumb-walk up the foot into the 
area representing the spine  
between the shoulder blades. Make a series of passes through 
the center of the reflex area. 6Now, hold the big toe steady 
as you thumb-walk through 
the neck  and brain stem  reflex 
area. Make multiple passes.7Rework the important spine  
area. Start by resting your 
fingertips on the inside of the big 
toe. Thumb-walk down the foot 
and through the reflex area 
representing the portion of the spine 
between the shoulder blades. step 4 1158Next, reposition your hand. Thumb-walk through the 
reflex areas reflecting the upper 
back  to midback  region. Make  
a series of passes.Left foot 
1 spine 
2 tailbone   
3  neck and  
brain stem
4 upper back
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1foot orientation
see p95 for further information5 lower  back 
6  uterus /
prostate
7 bladder1First, rest the big toe on your fingertips and position the 
working thumb below the nail. Thumb-walk across the toe, 
making multiple passes through a portion of the face, teeth, and 
sinus  areas. Make multiple passes, covering the tip of the toe. Go 
on to the top of each toe to work another part of these reflex areas. 2Separate the toes to open the 
troughs between the long 
bones. Finger-walk down the 
troughs, working the chest , lung , 
upper back,  and breast  areas. 3Now use your fingertips to 
press in each trough, further 
working the chest , lung , upper 
back,  and breast  reflex areas. To 
avoid leaving fingernail marks as 
you work, press straight in and do 
not curl your fingers. 116 complete self-help foot sequenceWorking the top of the footStep 5
The reflex areas worked in this sequence span 
the foot in bands. Across the toes is a band 
representing the face, sinuses, teeth, jaw, gums, 
and neck. The lungs, chest, breast, and upper back are reflected across the upper body of the 
foot. The lower back, fallopian tubes, lymphatic 
glands, and groin are all reflected across the 
lower body of the foot.4To work the lower back  reflex 
area, begin by resting your 
fingertips on top of the foot. Now 
finger-walk, with all your fingers, 
across the top of the foot. Make 
several passes. 5Wrap your hand around the ankle, resting your 
index fingertip in the fallopian tube, 
lymphatic gland,  and groin  reflex area. Keeping 
your index finger in place, rotate your foot, first 
clockwise and then counterclockwise. step 5 1176Now work through this area again, using the 
finger-walking technique to cover the area 
from ankle bone to ankle bone. Make multiple 
finger-walking passes around the ankle.21
3foot orientation
left foot 
1 face and sinus
2 neck	 	
3  teeth , gums ,  
and jaw	
4  lung, chest ,  
breast , and  
upper	back	4
5
6
7
5 upper	back
6 lower	back	
7  fallopian	tubes , 
lymph	glands , 
and groin
see p97 for further information1Wrap your hand around the 
ankle, and rest your thumb 
tip under the ankle bone. To work 
the hip and sciatic nerve  
reflex area, rotate your foot in a 
clockwise direction, drawing 
circles in the air with your big toe 
several times. Now rotate the foot 
in a counterclockwise direction. Reposition your thumb tip and 
repeat. Work your way around 
the underside of the ankle bone.2Now rest your thumb on 
the inside of the heel with 
your fingertips on the outside. Using your index finger, finger-
walk through the ovary /
testicle  reflex area, which is 
halfway between the ankle 
bone and the edge of the heel. Make several passes. 118 complete self-help foot sequenceWorking the outside  
of the foot
This sequence works those areas 
corresponding to many of the body’s 
joints and limbs. Included are the hip/ 
sciatic nerve, knee/leg, elbow, and arm. The reproductive organs are also 
included. You’ll be working these areas 
without looking at them, so it may 
help to familiarize yourself with the 
location of the reflex areas before 
beginning your work.Step 6 learning tip
When you use the rotating-on-a-
point technique in this sequence, 
remember that the area around 
the ankle bone is sensitive. You do 
not need to press hard with your 
thumb; it is the turning of the foot 
that creates the pressure against 
your static thumb. note the “on/
off” nature of the pressure.3Go on to rest your fingertips 
on the knee  and leg reflex 
area, as shown. Use the multiple 
finger-walking technique to make 
multiple passes through the area. 4Next, press the outer edge of the foot, the arm 
reflex area, several times. Reposition your fingers 
to another part of the area and press again. Continue 
throughout the reflex area. Now that you’ve worked 
through your left foot, take a few steps. Note whether 
you feel a difference between your left and right foot. step 6 119foot orientation
left foot 
1 hip and sciatic  nerve   
2 ovary /testicle  
3 knee and leg  5
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2
4 elbow
5 arm
see p101 for further information120 complete self-help foot sequenceStep 7
Working the right foot 
Now it is time to go on to the right foot. These 
pages give a right-foot workout and provide a 
workout summary: an at-a-glance reminder of 
reflexology technique application.step 1
Working the toes
step 3pituitary gland
pancreas 
uterus & prostate
lung, chest, breast & 
shoulderloWer backinner ear
step 6
Working the outside of the 
footstep 4
Working the inside of the footsolar plexus, heart,  
lung & chest
tailbone bladder & lo Wer back
lymph glands, groin  
& fallopian tubesWorking the arch of the footstep 7 121neck, thyroid & parathyroid 
glandshead, brain & neck
adrenal gland kidney
midback neck & brain stem
ovary & testicle knee & leg liver & gallbladder
face, teeth & sinuseseye
colon & small intestine
step 5
Working the top of the foot
hip & sciatic nerve armWorking the base of the toes 
and ball of the footstep 2122 complete hand sequenceHand desserts
There is a range of hand reflexology desserts available to relax the 
hand and help increase its flexibility and movement. Techniques such as the 
finger-pull, the walk-down/pull-against, the palm-rocker, and the hand-stretcher 
provide a beginning and an end to workouts, as well as a transition between 
techniques. As you apply the hand desserts, take note of the recipient’s reactions. If he or she seems to enjoy one dessert more than the others, apply more of it. 1Grip the wrist with your 
holding hand. Grasp the 
thumb with your working hand, 
then pull it slowly and steadily 
toward you. Your holding hand 
should pull gently against the 
action of the working hand.2Reposition the holding hand 
slightly under the wrist. Apply the pull technique to the 
index finger. Repeat this action on 
each of the remaining fingers.    the roles of the holding hand 
and the working hand are the 
same as in foot reflexology. the holding hand keeps the 
recipient’s hand steady or holds 
the fingers back, to create a 
smooth working surface on 
which the working hand can 
apply techniques.   Be careful not to apply the  
hand desserts too strongly by 
manipulating the finger joints 
more than they can accept.learning tipsFinger-pull
In the course of everyday 
life, the fingers are often 
subjected to compression 
from activities such as 
typing. The finger-pull 
technique creates gentle 
“traction,” which stretches out 
the fingers and loosens the 
joints. It is an easy way to 
relax not just the fingers but 
the whole hand.hand desserts 1231To use this technique, start 
at the thumb. With your 
holding hand, grip the joint at the 
base of the thumb, nearest the 
hand, keeping the joint static. With your working hand, move 
the upper joint of the thumb 
from side to side. Repeat this 
movement several times. 2Grasp the index finger and 
perform the movement, then 
repeat with each remaining finger.1Steady the wrist with your holding hand. Take the tip of the 
thumb in your working thumb and fingers as shown. Thumb-walk up the outside, taking particular care 
over the joint. Make several passes. 2Move on to the index finger. Stretch this finger away from 
the others, then thumb-walk up 
the outside of the finger, working 
especially over the joints. Repeat 
the action several times.3Repeat this movement on 
each of the fingers in turn, 
making several passes each time, 
to stretch the fingers. Side-to-side
The goal of this technique is 
to move the finger joints in  
a different way than normal. The working hand creates a 
slight side-to-side movement, 
while the holding hand 
keeps the finger steady.Walk-down/pull-against
This technique stretches the fingers and the thumb. As you 
hold the hand steady, you thumb-walk up each digit with 
the other hand to produce a comfortable, enhanced stretch. Drop your wrist to provide leverage for your working thumb 
and to stretch the inside of the digit being worked.124 complete hand sequenceHand-stretcher
This dessert involves gently 
stretching the palms to relax 
the body of the hand.Palm-mover
This technique is akin to wringing the hands. Like the palm-
rocker (see opposite), the goal of this dessert is to move the 
long bones in order to relax the hand. 1Grasp the hand with both of 
your hands. Turn your 
wrists outward, so you are 
pressing up on the palm with 
your fingers. 2Rotate your wrists inward,  
so you are now pressing 
against the top of the hand with 
your palms. Then alternate these 
two opposing actions, repeating 
several times.1Hold the 
hand steady at 
the wrist. With your 
working fingers, press gently 
along the long bone of the 
index finger, on top of the hand. As you press, create a slight 
twisting counter-movement by 
simultaneously pulling up with the 
thumb, then release. Repeat the 
action several times. 2Move to the long bone of 
the middle finger. Press with 
your fingers while simultaneously 
creating counter-movement by 
pulling upward with your thumb. Do this several times, then repeat 
the action on the long bones of 
the other fingers.hand desserts 1252Repeat the two movements with the long bones 
of the hand.1Grasp the hand in both of your hands as shown, 
holding the long bones of the index and middle 
fingers. Push with the pad of your right thumb and pull 
with the pad of your left index finger. Then push with 
your left thumb and pull with your right index finger. Repeat these alternating movements several times.Palm-rocker
This dessert involves a rhythmic movement 
of the long bones of the hand, in which you 
rock adjacent bones back and forth. The 
alternating motion relaxes the hand, making 
it more receptive to reflexology work.Palm counter-mover
This technique is another way to create 
movement between the long bones of the 
hand. It involves turning the hand in the 
opposite direction to that of the palm-
mover (see opposite). 1Grasp the wrist with your holding hand. Rest 
your working thumb on the top of the hand on 
the knuckle of the index finger. Push downward with 
your thumb and at the same time pull up with the 
working hand, so you twist the outside of the hand 
upward. Release, and repeat several times. 2Do the same on each bone, resting your thumb 
on the knuckle and repeating several times. 126 complete hand sequenceStep 1
Working the fingers and the thumb 
This sequence covers areas such as the brain, thyroid, 
parathyroid, and pituitary gland, which direct many of the 
body’s activities. Work these reflex areas on the hand to 
stimulate and improve the performance of equivalent parts of 
the body. Before beginning the sequence, look carefully to see 
whether the hand has any injured areas, which you should 
avoid, and then apply a series of desserts. 1To work the pituitary gland  reflex area, hold the hand 
steady and draw the fingers back with your left hand. Now use 
your right index finger to repeatedly press the center of the thumb. 2Next, hold the thumb with 
your left hand to keep it 
steady. Starting at the thumb’s 
base, use the thumb-walking 
technique to make a succession of 
passes across the thumb through 
the thyroid/parathyroid 
gland  and neck  reflex areas.AreAs worked
  Pituitary gland   this helps to 
regulate endocrine activity such 
as growth and metabolism.   Neck   highly prone to tension, it 
may respond well to reflexology 
application technique.   Thyroid & parathyroid glands   
help to regulate energy levels, 
metabolism, growth and blood 
calcium levels: pressure is 
applied to these reflex areas  
to enhance the functions of 
these glands.   Head & brain   these control 
and coordinate all the activity  
in the body, so addressing the 
reflexes in a key part of a 
reflexology session.   sinuses  Reflexology work  
aims to keep these air-filled 
cavities clear.desserts    Finger-pull (p122) • Finger side-to-side (p123)   
Walk-down/pull-against (p123) • hand-stretcher (p124)step 1 1274Hold the fingers in place 
with your right hand. Thumb-walk with your left hand, 
making passes across the neck  
reflex area and the head , sinus , 
and brain  reflex areas.5Work these reflex areas on 
the middle finger in exactly 
the same way.HAN d orie NTAT ioN
By working reflex areas on the 
fingers and thumb, this section 
targets parts of the body round 
the head and neck. the tip of each digit has a reflex 
area which corresponds to the 
head, brain , and sinuses  1. Below 
this, in the padded flesh under the 
first joint on each finger and 
thumb, is a reflex area for the neck 
2. the thumb, as well as having 
the reflex areas found on the 
fingers, contains two other reflex 
areas. In the center of its fleshy 
pad you can find the reflex area 
for the pituitary  gland  3, and at 
its base is the area representing 
the thyroid  and parathyroid  
glands  4.
the reflex areas on the left hand 
exactly mirror those on the right, 
with the left hand relating to the 
left side of the body, and the right 
hand corresponding to the right. 421
33Next move on to make a 
series of passes higher up, at 
the top of the thumb under the 
nail to work the head , sinus , 
and brain  reflex areas. 6Move on to the ring finger 
and apply the same 
technique series of passes.7Finally, apply the same 
technique series to the reflex 
areas on the little finger.rigHT HANd
desserts    Finger-pull (p122) • Finger side-to-side (p123)   
Walk-down/pull-against (p123) • hand-stretcher (p124)Step 2
Working the thumb and webbing 
This sequence stimulates the organs and glands that produce 
many of the chemicals needed for digesting food, generating 
energy, balancing water levels in the body, and 
filtering blood and other fluids. By working these reflex areas on the 
hand, you enhance the functioning  
of all the corresponding body parts. Modify the strength of your action 
according to how comfortable 
the recipient feels. AreAs worked
  Adrenal glands Working this 
reflex area may help regulate 
hormone levels, including 
adrenaline.   Pancreas Reflexology can 
support the pancreas in 
stabilizing blood glucose levels.   stomach Targeting this reflex 
area can aid digestion.   Upper back Working this area 
may help ease muscle tension.   kidneys  These filter blood and 
remove waste fluid for excretion. 2Place your left thumb at the 
edge of the pancreas  reflex 
area and thumb-walk across it. 128 comple Te hand sequence1Start by holding back the 
fingers and thumb with the 
right hand. Next, find the adrenal 
gland  reflex area. To do this, place 
the tip of your left index finger in 
the center of the fleshy mound 
below the thumb, midway along the 
long bone. If the recipient reacts, 
showing that the area is sensitive, 
this indicates that you’ve found the 
reflex area. Press repeatedly on the 
area with the tip of the finger.3Place your left thumb in the 
webbing between the thumb 
and the index finger. To work the 
upper back  and kidney  reflex 
areas, thumb-walk in successive 
passes across the webbing and 
into the palm of the hand.4Move your thumb up to the 
stomach  reflex area. Make 
a series of thumb-walking passes 
across this area.hAnd orient Ation
Working the reflex areas in the palm 
and in the fleshy heel of the thumb 
targets a number of important internal 
organs as well as the upper back. The reflex areas corresponding to the 
adrenal  glands  1, stomach  2, 
pancreas  3, and kidneys  4 are located 
together, in a similar manner to the 
grouping of these organs in the body 
itself. The upper back reflex area 5 lies 
close by them, on the edge of the palm, 
and the diaphragm  reflex area 6 is 
located just above them. The reflex areas on the left hand exactly 
mirror those on the right, with those on 
the right hand relating to the right side 
of the body and those on the left hand 
corresponding to the left side. however, 
the reflex areas representing stomach 
and pancreas are different sizes on each 
hand: the ones on the right hand are 
much smaller than those on the left.right hAnd5
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5Finally, to work the kidney  reflex area more thoroughly, 
place your left thumb and index finger on opposite sides of 
the webbing. Press your thumb into the area, and hold for several 
seconds. Move your thumb and finger slightly and press again. Search for the most sensitive part and apply pressure, regulating the 
strength of your action according to the recipient’s comfort level.6
desserts    Finger-pull (p122) • hand-stretcher (p124) • palm-mover (p124)
sTep 2 129130 complete hand sequenceStep 3
Working the upper palm 
In this sequence, you work the areas that 
correspond to the lungs and heart, which 
provide the body with oxygen and blood 
respectively. You also work those relating to 
the musculoskeletal structure of the chest, 
upper back, and shoulders. In addition, the 
sequence includes the reflex areas for the eye, 
inner ear, and ear, which lie directly over the 
shoulder and upper body reflex areas. 1Hold the fingers back. Walk your right thumb 
over the heart  reflex area, making several passes. Then, starting under the index finger, walk from the 
diaphragm  area over the chest , lung , and upper 
back  reflex areas. 2Work your way across the 
chest , lung , and upper 
back  reflex areas, applying a 
succession of gentle thumb-
walking passes.3Change hands. Hold the 
fingers back with the right 
hand and thumb-walk with the 
left. Beginning at the end of the 
diaphragm  reflex area, thumb-
walk up over the shoulder  
reflex area. AreAs worked
  Heart  targeting this reflex area 
may help maintain the health 
and functioning of the heart.   Chest & lungs  Reflexology 
work on these areas helps keep 
the chest and lungs open.   Upper back & shoulders  
Working these reflex areas may 
ease musculoskeletal tension in 
the upper torso and in the 
shoulders.   eyes  Reflexology may help 
soothe sore eyes.   ears  Reflexology techniques can 
be applied to help ease an 
earache or to relieve  tinnitus.step 3 1314To work the eye reflex area, first hold the index and middle 
fingers apart with the left hand. Then, with the thumb and 
index finger of your working hand, gently pinch the webbing 
between these fingers several times. HAnd orient Ation
Working the top of the palm targets 
three groups of reflex areas: the eyes 
and ears; the chest, lungs, and heart; 
and the shoulders and upper back. the reflex areas for the ear 1, inner 
ear 2, and eye 3 are located in the 
webbing between the index and 
middle, middle and ring, and ring 
and little fingers respectively. the 
chest , lung, upper back  reflex area is 
a band across the top of the palm 4. 
on the hand map, these three areas 
occupy the same space, but, in the 
same way as the upper back is 
located behind the lungs, the 
corresponding reflex area lies behind the lung and chest reflex areas. the 
heart  reflex area lies at the base of 
the thumb 5, and the shoulder  area 
at the base of the little finger 6. 
the reflex areas on the left hand 
mirror those on the right, with the 
left-hand areas relating to the left 
side of the body and the right-hand 
areas corresponding to the right side.rigHt HAnd5431
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5Hold the middle and ring 
fingers apart, and place your 
thumb and index finger on the 
inner ear  reflex area. Gently 
pinch the webbing several times.6Change hands, separate the 
ring and little fingers, and 
place your left thumb and index 
finger on the ear reflex area. Pinch the webbing several times. 6
desserts    palm-rocker (p125) • hand-stretcher (p124) • palm-mover (p124)132 complete hand sequenceStep 4
Working the center and  
heel of the pal m 
This sequence primarily acts on the parts of the body that 
are associated with the digestion of food and the elimination 
of the resulting waste matter. The reflex areas worked here 
correspond to the liver, gallbladder, colon, and small intestine. This part of the hand also includes the arm reflex area, which 
is located just below the little finger. 1To work the liver  and gallbladder  reflex areas, first hold the 
hand in front of you with your right hand. Then, starting at the 
diaphragm  reflex area, walk your left thumb across the palm. 2Now reposition the left 
thumb and continue thumb- 
walking, making a series of gentle 
passes across the liver  and 
gallbladder  reflex areas.AreAs worked
  Liver & gallbladder   
Reflexology may help these 
organs in their main functions: 
regulating chemical levels in the 
blood and excreting unwanted 
substances as bile.   Arms  these limbs can be 
susceptible to stiffness, but may 
respond well to reflexology.   Colon   apply reflexology to this 
area to support it in transporting 
the waste from digestion and 
expelling it as fecal matter.   small intestine   Working this 
reflex area may assist the small 
intestine in breaking down food 
during the process of digestion.step 4 1333Change hands, holding the 
fingers with your left 
hand. Continue work on 
the liver  and 
gallbladder  reflex 
areas by making a 
series of thumb-
walking passes 
with your  
right hand. 4With your right thumb and 
index finger, press the start of 
the arm reflex area on the fleshy 
outer part of the hand. Repeat the 
movement, working from the 
fingers up the hand.HAnd orient Ation
the reflex areas in the fleshy parts of 
the palm and the heel of the hand are 
principally associated with the 
digestive organs. the large liver area stretches across 
the palm 1, enclosing the tiny 
gallbladder  reflex area 2. the colon  
reflex area 3 runs across the heel of 
the hand, just above the small  
intestine  area 4. the arm reflex area 
5 runs down the fleshy pad just 
below the little finger.most reflex areas on the left and right 
hands mirror one another exactly. however, the gallbladder and the liver 
reflex areas are featured only on the right hand, not on the left. the spleen 
reflex area is found only on the left 
hand; it lies in roughly the same 
location as the gallbladder on the right hand. the various parts of the 
colon are represented on the hands in 
the same way as they are on the feet 
(see p93).rigHt HAnd1
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4
5Finally, to work the colon  
and small intestine  reflex 
areas, hold the hand steady with 
your left hand and use your right 
thumb to make a series of thumb- 
walking passes across the areas.32
desserts    Finger-pull (p122) • hand-stretcher (p124) • palm-mover (p124)Step 5
Working the tops of the fingers  
and the side of the thumb
This reflexology sequence should help to relax any muscular 
tension in the spine and the jaw, and relieve any associated 
pain. Work the reflex area that runs down the side of the 
thumb to treat the spine, and work the reflex areas located 
on the tops of the fingers and the thumb to treat the head, 
brain, sinuses, neck, teeth, gums, and jaw. 1To work the spine , first hold 
the hand and thumb upright 
with your left hand. Start with the 
tailbone  reflex area near the wrist, 
and walk your thumb along the 
edge of the hand. Continue up 
through the midback part of the 
spine  reflex area, toward the 
thumb. Make several passes.2To work the upper back 
reflex area of the spine , hold 
the thumb steady with your left 
hand. Walk your right thumb over 
the joint at the base of the thumb. 3Steady the tip of the thumb, and continue by thumb-
walking with the right hand over the neck  reflex area.AreAs worked
  spine   This reflex area runs the 
full length of the inside of the 
thumb, in the same way as the 
spine runs down the torso.   Neck  Highly prone to tension, it 
may respond well to reflexology.   Head & brain  The brain 
controls and coordinates all 
activity, so the brain and head 
are key parts in reflexology.   sinuses   Reflexology is used to 
help keep these cavities clear.   Teeth, jaws, gums   These work 
to break down food in the 
mouth. Apply reflexology to 
help all these structures function 
as effectively as possible. 134 comple Te HAnd sequence4To work the head , brain , 
sinus , neck , teeth , gum, 
and jaw reflex areas, reposition 
your left hand to hold the thumb 
still. With your right hand, thumb-
walk around the thumb, making 
several passes over the area. HANd orie NTAT ioN
By working the tops of the fingers and 
the side of the thumb, you target the 
spine and the bone and muscle 
structures of the face and head. Replicating the way in which the 
spine runs down the back, the reflex 
area for the spine 1 runs down the 
side of the thumb, with the tailbone  
2 area at the bottom, just above the 
wrist. The locations that represent 
the head, brain , and sinuses  3 all 
occupy the same reflex area, which 
runs from the tip down to the first 
joint on each of the five digits. underneath this area, again on each 
of the five digits, is the reflex area for 
the neck 4. Finally, the reflex area 
for the teeth , gums , and jaw 5 is a 
very narrow band at the second joint 
of each finger. The reflex areas on the right and left 
hand mirror each other exactly, with 
the left hand relating to areas on the 
left side of the body, and the right 
hand relating to the right side.rigHT HANd5
45To work the next portion of 
these reflex areas, move on to 
the index finger. Hold the finger 
with the left hand and thumb-walk 
across it with the right thumb. Make 
several passes to cover the area. 21
6Move to the middle finger,  
to work the next portion of 
the head , brain , sinus , neck , 
teeth , gums , and jaw reflex 
areas. Steady the finger and walk 
your right thumb over the whole 
7Change hands. Hold the fingers steady. Using your left thumb, 
work the head , brain , sinus , neck, teeth , gums,  and jaw 
reflex areas on the ring finger and then the little finger.3
desserts     palm-rocker (p125) • Hand-stretcher (p124) • palm-mover (p124)
sTep 5 135136 complete hand sequenceStep 6
Working the top of the hand 
This sequence works reflex areas relating to the lung and chest, 
responsible for respiration and the heart’s action; the breasts; 
the back; the lymph glands, which help the body protect 
itself from infection; the groin; and the reproductive 
organs in both males and females. Work the reflex 
areas on each hand to enhance function in these 
parts on both sides of the body. 1Hold the hand steady with 
your left hand. Work the 
lung , chest, breast, and upper 
back  reflex areas by thumb-
walking down the long bones 
beside the webbing of the hand. 2To work the other parts of 
these reflex areas, change 
hands. Hold the hand steady with 
your right hand. Walk your left 
thumb up over the top of the hand, 
between the long bones. 3Next, use all four fingers of 
your right hand to finger-
walk across the lower back  
reflex area. Make several passes.AreAs worked
  Chest & lung  apply techniques 
to these reflex areas to help 
loosen up a tight chest and 
open the airways in the lungs.   Breast   use reflexology to help 
regulate milk production in 
lactating women.   Upper & lower back  Working 
these reflex areas may help 
relieve muscular tension and 
ease pain in the back.   Lymph glands, fallopian tubes 
& groin  the condition of all 
these areas may be maintained or 
improved by reflexology.   ovary/testicle   Regular 
reflexology enhances the function 
of these sex glands.   uterus/prostate   application  
of reflexology techniques can 
improve the function of the 
uterus in females, and the 
prostate gland in males. step 6 1374Change hands and walk the 
left thumb across the reflex 
areas for the lymph glands , 
fallopian tubes , and groin. Make a series of passes. HAnd orient Ation
the hand back has reflex areas running 
across it in wide bands. closest to the 
fingers is the reflex area for the upper 
back, lung, chest , and breast  1. 
although drawn as one area, the 
upper back reflex area lies on top of 
the others—mirroring the layout of the 
body, with the back on the surface and 
the lungs “beneath” it. Just below is a 
second reflex area for the upper back 
2 and, moving toward the wrist, the 
lower  back reflex area 3. the reflex 
area for the lymph  glands , fallopian  
tubes , and groin  4 lies in a narrow 
band by the wrist. Within this band are 
the small reflex areas for the testicle  
(men) or the ovary  (women) 5, and 
for the prostate  gland  (men) or the 
uterus  (women) 6.
the reflex areas on the left hand mirror 
those on the right. Reflex areas on the 
right hand correspond to the right side 
of the body, while reflex areas on the 
left hand relate to the left side.rigHt HAnd1
5With your left index finger, 
pinpoint the ovary /testicle  
reflex area. Apply the rotating-on-a-
point technique, moving the hand 
clockwise, then counterclockwise. Repeat several times.53
6Change hands. With your right index finger, pinpoint the 
uterus /prostate  reflex area. Rotate the hand repeatedly 
in a clockwise and then in a counterclockwise direction. 2
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desserts     Finger-pull (p122) • hand-stretcher (p124) • palm-mover (p124) 138 complete hand sequenceStep 7
Working the left hand
Once you have worked through the full sequence on the right hand, move 
on and do the same to the left hand. These pages summarize the sequence 
for a left hand workout. In addition, once you’ve become familiar with the 
way to apply techniques to each part of the hand, you can refer to this 
summary for an at-a-glance reminder of the complete sequence.desserts
Before starting the sequence, 
check the hand for cuts, 
bruises, and any other areas to 
be avoided when working. desserts finger-pullstep 1
adrenal gland
kidney & upper Back kidney hand-stretcherpituitary glandneck, thyroid, &  
parathyroid glandshead, sinuses & Brain
Working the fingers and  
the thumb
step 2
Working the thumb  
and webbinghand-stretcher Walk-do Wn/pull-againststep 7 139finger-pull finger side-to-side Walk-do Wn/pull-against hand-stretcher
head, neck, sinuses & Brain head, neck, sinuses & Brain finger side-to-side
pancreas stomach stomach stomach
palm-mover chest, lung & upper Back chest, lung & upper Backdesserts finger-pull
step 3
Working the upper palmrepeat passes on each fingershoulder eye inner ear ear
spleen arm colon & small intestine
head, sinuses, teeth, gums,  
jaWs & neckhead, sinuses, teeth, gums,  
jaWs & neckhead, sinuses, teeth, gums,  
jaWs & neck
lung, chest, Breast &  
upper BackloWer Backlymph glands,  
fallopian tu Be & groinovary/testicledesserts finger-pull
desserts palm-rocker
140 complete hand sequencerepeat passes on each fingerhand-stretcher palm-mover
hand-stretcher palm-mover spine
hand-stretcher palm-moverlung, chest, Breast &  
upper Back
uterus/prostate gland hand-stretcher palm-moverstep 4
Working the center and heel  
of the palm
step 5
Working the tops of the 
fingers and the side of the 
thumb
step 6
Working the top of the handdesserts palm-rocker
desserts finger-pull
step 7 141142 reflexology techniquesSelf-help hand desserts
1Grasp your thumb so that it 
is completely enclosed by 
your fingers, then pull gently. 2Turn the thumb in a 
clockwise, then in a counter-
clockwise direction. Repeat steps 1 
and 2 on each finger in turn, then 
on each digit of the other hand. learning tips
  the most effective desserts 
result from full contact with the 
hand. for example, when you 
are applying the finger-pull 
technique, the finger or thumb 
is enclosed by the hand.   understanding the structure of 
the hand (see p272) will help 
you focus your efforts when you 
are applying desserts. Dessert techniques feel good as they move the hand in directions not 
experienced every day. Use them singly, when you can snatch a moment, or use 
a series as a mini-vacation from routine. As you put this into practice and your 
body becomes more aware, you will respond more quickly to pain and learn 
how to manage stress levels. Finger-pull
By creating traction, this gentle pull on the fingers loosens 
the joints and relieves compression. The technique relaxes 
the muscles of the fingers and helps to reset the tension 
level of the whole hand. self-help hand desserts 1432Repeat on the second joint, 
then repeat steps 1 and 2 on 
each finger and on both thumbs.Finger side-to-side
The gentle rocking action of this dessert 
relaxes and loosens the finger joints, 
improving flexibility. Be sure to work within 
the joint’s ability to absorb comfortably the 
side-to-side movement. 2Change your grip on the 
index finger and thumb-walk 
down the upper aspect of the finger 
while stretching the finger back. Make several passes, then repeat on 
each digit in turn. Walk-down/pull-against
The goal of this dessert is to stretch the fingers 
in directions that are not commonly 
experienced during the day. As you 
thumb-walk down each finger to 
create stretch, you’ll be 
applying pressure  
as well. 1Rest the fingertips of your working hand on one side of your index 
finger and the thumb on the other. Thumb-walk down the outer 
aspect of the finger while stretching the inner side against your fingertips. 1Grip your index finger 
between your opposite 
thumb and index finger. Push 
against the joint with your thumb 
tip and the side of your index 
finger to create a side-to-side 
movement. Repeat several times. 144 reflexology techniques2Now rapidly and repetitively move the right 
hand in one direction, while simultaneously 
moving the left hand in the opposite direction. Without stopping, reverse the action, building up  
to a steady, rhythmic buffing motion.Nail-buffing
This relaxing self-help dessert stimulates the 
circulation in the fingertips. Aim to perform 
the movement not only rapidly, but steadily, 
too. Nail-buffing has the advantage that, 
once you’ve mastered the technique, it can 
be done discreetly anytime and anywhere. 1Rest both hands in front of 
you with the flats of the 
nails touching one another. self-help hand desserts 1452Reposition your hand 
and then repeat as you 
squeeze successively closer to 
your fingertips.Palm-mover
Using a movement that is very similar to 
wringing the hands, the palm-mover 
technique induces feelings of relaxation by 
moving the long bones of the hands. The squeeze
The squeeze uses a gentle pressure that helps 
to relax the whole hand. Be very careful not 
to squeeze too tightly, or the exercise will 
have the opposite effect. 1Grasp your hand and squeeze. Press firmly, but gently. Palm-counter mover
The palm-counter mover is also effective for 
creating movement in the long bones of the 
hand, this time from the opposite direction 
to the palm-mover. 1Press down on the 
knuckle of the index 
finger, using the thumb to 
twist the inside of the palm in 
an upward direction.1With the working hand, 
use the thumb to press 
gently along the long 
bone of each finger, 
while simultaneously 
pulling upward from 
the other side of 
the hand.
Complete_Reflexology_for_Life_(_PDFDrive_).txt
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        As before, work all the 
way over the padded ball of the 
foot and up between the third and 
fourth toes. 5Finish off the sequence by 
using your left thumb to 
walk from the diaphragm  reflex 
area up through the shoulder  
reflex area. foot orient Ation
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desserts    side-to-side (p78) • lung-press (p81) • sole-mover (p80) the reflex area corresponding to the 
diaphragm  runs all the way along the 
horizontal crease just below the ball 
of the foot 1. Within this area lies 
the small solar plexus  reflex area 2. the reflex area corresponding to the 
chest  and upper back spans much of 
the ball of the foot above the 
diaphragm area 3. It overlies both 
the heart  reflex area 4 and the lung 
reflex area 5. finally, the fleshy pad 
beneath the little toe contains the 
shoulder  reflex area 6. these reflex areas appear in the same 
places on both the left and the right 
foot, with the left foot corresponding 
to the left side of the body and the 
right foot representing the right side. Although the heart is situated on the 
left-hand side of the body, it has an 
associated reflex area on the right 
foot as well as on the left foot. 90 complete foot sequenceStep 4
Working the upper arch of the foot 
The reflex areas in this sequence correspond to the organs 
that lie just above the waist. These organs produce many of 
the chemicals needed for digestion, generating energy, and 
balancing the amount of water in the body. In addition, the 
kidneys purify blood and fluid, and the stomach, pancreas, 
liver, and gallbladder produce enzymes to help digest food. To orient yourself as you work, visualize the waistline as 
lying across the middle of the foot, and the diaphragm as 
running just under the ball of the foot (see pp26–27, 28-29). 1Hold the toes back with 
your left hand. Using your 
right thumb, walk up over the 
pancreas  reflex area. (On the left 
foot, the pancreas  area extends 
across the middle of the foot. ) 2Continue walking your right 
thumb up to the mid-point 
of the long bone under the arch. By doing so, you work the 
adrenal gland  reflex area and 
a portion of the stomach  reflex 
area. Make several passes. AreAs worked
  Pancreas   Reflexology can 
support secretion of chemicals 
for digestion and hormones that 
stabilize blood glucose levels.   Adrenal glands   these produce 
hormones such as adrenaline.   kidneys   strain fluids in the 
blood for excretion/absorption.   stomach   Reflexology can aid in 
the digestion process.   Liver, gallbladder, spleen   
Work helps the spleen control 
levels of chemicals and cells in 
the blood, and the other organs 
to excrete wastes as bile. step 4 913Reposition your right thumb 
at the base of the kidney  
reflex area. Use the thumb-walking 
technique to make several passes 
up over this reflex area. 4Next, starting from the 
kidney  reflex area, make a 
series of diagonal thumb-walking 
passes through the liver  and 
gallbladder  reflex areas. 5Change hands. Starting from 
the outer edge of the foot, 
walk your left thumb in the other 
direction, making another set of 
diagonal passes across the liver  
and gallbladder  reflex areas. foot orient Ation
the reflex areas for the organs and 
glands involved in excretion, 
absorption, and digestion lie on the 
upper arch of the foot. many areas 
overlap each other (as shown by the 
broken white lines). the adrenal  gland  reflex area 1 is 
situated inside the stomach  reflex  
area 2. Just below lies the pancreas  
reflex area 3. next to it is the kidney  
reflex area 4. the large liver reflex 
area 5 encloses the gallbladder  reflex 
area 6. It is important to note that the areas 
for some of these organs are different 
sizes, and in different positions, on the 
left and right foot. for example, the 
stomach reflex area is much larger  
on the left foot. In addition, the 
gallbladder reflex area is only on the 
right foot, and the spleen reflex area only on the left. ( for the location of 
reflex areas on the left foot, see p27. ) 2
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cAution
When holding the toes back, take 
care not to stretch the sole, in 
order to avoid pressing on the long 
tendon that runs through this part of the foot. to locate this tendon, 
hold the toes back and run your 
thumb lightly down the arch from 
the ball of the foot. When thumb-
walking across the tendon, stretch 
the sole slightly. right foot
desserts    side-to-side (p78) • sole-mover (p80) • lung-press (p81)92 complete foot sequenceStep 5
Working the lower arch of the foot 
This sequence addresses the reflex areas corresponding to the 
intestines, which process food and eliminate waste after 
digestion. By working these areas, you can help encourage 
the smooth running of the small intestine, the colon, and the 
ileocecal valve (which is located between the end of the small 
intestine and the start of the colon). 1To locate the ileocecal 
valve  reflex area, run  
your left thumb down the fifth 
metatarsal bone, on the 
outside of the sole, from the 
ball of the foot to the heel. Feel for a hollow spot just 
above the heel. The reflex 
point is located in the deepest 
part of this hollow. Using the 
hook and back-up technique 
(see p76), hook the tip of 
your thumb into this spot  
and pull back across it. 2From the ileocecal valve  
reflex area, work through the 
colon  reflex area. First, hold the 
toes back gently with your right 
hand. Use your left thumb to  
walk up the reflex area for the 
ascending colon, until you 
reach the reflex area for the 
transverse colon. AreAs worked
  Ileocecal valve  this releases 
undigested material from the 
small intestine into the colon.   Colon   Apply reflexology to this 
area to help the colon transport 
and expel waste products in the 
form of fecal matter.   small intestine   Working this 
reflex area may assist food 
digestion, breaking it down into 
nutrients and wastes. step 5 933Reposition your thumb, 
placing it at the “waistline” 
point halfway up the outer  
sole. Thumb-walk over the 
transverse colon  reflex area, 
across the center of the foot. 4Change hands and hold the 
toes back with the left hand. Walk your right thumb diagonally 
up across the small intestine  
reflex area, easing the stretch on 
the tendon as you pass over it. 5To work the 
colon, change 
hands again and 
walk your left 
thumb diagonally 
across the small 
intestine  reflex  
area in the other 
direction. Finish  
your passes in the 
transverse colon 
reflex area. foot or IentAtIon
the reflex areas corresponding to the 
small intestine and colon, in the 
lower abdomen, are located just 
above the pad of the heel. the ileocecal  valve  reflex area 
occupies a very small area, just above 
the outer edge of the heel 1. from 
this point, the colon  reflex area runs 
upward ( ascending  colon  2) and 
then across the foot ( transverse  
colon  3). the reflex area that 
corresponds to the small  intestine  4 
is bordered by the area for the colon. on the left foot, there is no reflex 
area relating to the ileocecal valve. the colon reflex area is a different 
shape: from the transverse colon it 
runs down (descending colon) and 
dips across the base of the arch (sigmoid colon). (for the location of 
reflex areas on the left foot, see p27. )3
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rIght foot4
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desserts    toe-rotation (p83) • traction (p82) • midfoot-mover (p82)94 complete foot sequenceStep 6
Working the inside of the foot 
This sequence works the reflex areas which correspond to 
the spine and neck, which run up the entire inside edge of 
the foot. It also works on the bladder area, as well as the 
area that relates to the uterus in women and the prostate 
gland in men. 1First, locate the uterus/
prostate  reflex area. To  
do this, place the tip of your right 
index finger on the inside of the 
ankle bone and the tip of your ring 
finger on the back corner of the 
heel. Lay your middle fingertip on 
the foot, and draw it backward until 
it comes into line with the other 
fingers. The point on which the 
middle finger rests is the uterus/
prostate  reflex area. 2Change hands, and place 
your left middle finger on 
this reflex point, cupping the heel 
in your hand. Grasp the ball of 
the foot with the right hand and 
apply the rotating-on-a-point 
technique (see p77), circling the 
foot clockwise several times. 3Now rotate the foot 
counterclockwise,  
circling it several times. AreAs worked
  Uterus/prostate   Reflexology 
aims to enhance the function of 
the uterus and the prostate gland.   spine   Working the inside of the 
foot supports the whole spine.   Bladder   Reflexology can help 
this organ store/excrete urine.   Neck & brain stem   Reflexology 
on this area provides relaxation. foot orie NtAtioN
Reflex areas for the spine, some 
internal reproductive organs, and the 
bladder are on the inside of the foot. Running the length of the inside foot is 
the reflex area for the spine 1, with 
the area for the tailbone  located at the 
heel 2 and the area for the neck and 
brain stem at the tip of the big toe 3. the upper back section of the spine 
reflex area 4 lies above “the waistline 
marker,” which runs across the middle 
of the foot, and the lower  back 
section 5 is below the waistline 
marker. the male prostate  gland  or 
the female uterus  area occupies the 
same spot just below the ankle 6. finally, the bladder  reflex area lies 
below the inside of the ankle 7. the reflex areas on the left and right 
feet mirror each other. the areas on 
the left foot correspond to the left side 
of the body, and those on the right 
foot relate to the right side. 3
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step 6 954Steady the foot with your  
left hand. Using your right 
thumb, walk along the tailbone  
reflex area. Repeat. 5To work the tailbone  area 
a little more, reposition your 
right thumb at the side of the heel 
and make several passes across it. 6Now reposition your right 
thumb at the edge of the 
bladder  and lower back  reflex 
areas. Thumb-walk across these 
two areas several times. 7Next, place your right thumb 
at the “waistline” point, in  
the middle of the foot. Walk the 
thumb up the reflex area for the 
upper back.
On the left foot, the pancreas reflex area extends across the middle of the foot.
Where should you rest your thumb to locate the pancreas reflex area?
This sequence works the reflex areas corresponding to the organs that produce many of the chemicals needed for digestion, generating energy, and balancing the amount of water in the body.
What is the purpose of the step 4 sequence in the foot sequence?
This sequence works the reflex areas for the organs of sight and hearing, as well as the reflex areas for the organs of digestion.
What is the purpose of the step 6 sequence?
This sequence works reflex areas on the hand that stimulate the organs and glands involved in excretion, absorption, and digestion.
What is the purpose of the hand sequence?
This sequence works the reflex areas for the organs of the body responsible for respiration and protection from infection, as well as the reproductive organs in women and men.
What is the purpose of the step 5 sequence?