history
application of pressure to specific points on hands and feet
what is Reflexology?
are the 10 vertical channels in the body where life force flows
what is zones?
the line located below the ball of the foot
what is diaphragm line?
is used to stimulate reflex points within an entire zone or areas between landmarks
what is walking techniques?
the reproductive areas are located for reflexology
what is both sides for the feet?
reflexology was popularized in America by this physiotherapist
who is Eunice D. Ingham?
the number of zones in each foot
what is 5 zones?
is located at the base of the fifth metatarsal
what is waistline?
is used to stimulate specific reflex points
what is Point Work Techniques?
the area that contains the toes in reflexology
what is the head area?
a german physician published this book, called
what is "Reflex zone Massage"?
horizontal lines that traverse the bottoms or plantar surfaces of the feet
what is landmarks?
line located above the heel
what is pelvic line?
points that correspond to body structures, including organs and glands
what are Reflex Points?
the ball of the foot
what is the chest area?
decreased the intensity and duration of menstrual cramps more effectively than ibuprofen
what is reflexology?
is located between the base of the toes and ball of the foot
what is the neck and shoulder line?
is located between the base of the toes and the ball of the feet
what is neck/shoulder line?
are used to relax the client before, during, and after a reflexology session
what is Relaxation Techniques?
located between the diaphragm line and the pelvic line
what is the abdominal area?
various forms of foot massage and reflexology have existed for over 5000 years
true or false
what is true?
this zone passes through the great toe or the first toe
what is Zone 1?
horizontal lines that traverse the bottoms or plantar surfaces of the feet and delineate treatment areas containing reflex points
what is Landmarks?
this technique is used with the thumb or finger to apply direct pressure
what is direct pressure technique?
located below the pelvic line
what is the pelvic area?