Reflexions,Etc. School of Reflexology
ReflexionsEtc School of Reflexology
Winthrop, ME 04363
ph: 207-377-3338
fax: 207-377-3338
alt: 207-242-5311
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About Reflexology
"Reflexology is a non-invasive complementary modality involving the use of alternating pressure applied to the reflexes within the reflex maps of the body located on the feet, hands and outer ears." Reflexology Association of America www.reflexology-usa.org
As Above, So Below...
Reflexology is based on the work of two American physicians, Dr. William Fitzgerald and Dr. Joe Shelby Riley, in the late 1920s. Eunice Ingham, who worked under these doctors, developed what is today known as Reflexology
What it Does
Reflexology gently nudges the body towards a better functioning by improving lymphatic drainage, circulation, breaking down congestion between nerve pathways, and induces muscle relaxation.
A Typical Treatment
Specific areas are pressure pointed that correspond to different parts of the body. This type of therapy creates a physiological change in the body by naturally increasing your circulation which reduces your body tension. You will feel relaxed & refreshed at the end of your session!
Hand and Foot Reflexology Clinics
Janet Stetser (L), D.Sc., NBCR, guest speaker
- Nursing and Reflexology Researchby Barbara and Kevin KunzTouch has always been a part of the nursing mandate and reflexology has become a part of this reach out to patients. The causal use of reflexology by nurses has now been explored through research, creating an evidence base for its uses.
The use of reflexology by nurses is easy and practical as noted by one nurse researcher who writes: "Foot reflexology is a way to enhance the nurse-patient interrelationship. It offers a strategy to fulfill the goals for human touch and holistic nursing care. It can be performed at any location, is non-invasive, and does not interfere with patients' privacy."
The following abstracts of sixty-two studies by nurses illustrate the uses, doses and value of reflexology application. For example, research shows benefits of 10 minutes hand reflexology applications: a single application provides post-operative pain relief; a 5-day series helps cancer patients and a 5-day per week/5 weeks course of treatment improves kidney function for dialysis patients. Whether applied as hand reflexology or foot reflexology or taught for partner use, research shows reflexology to be a useful adjunct for nursing.
More evidenced based reflexology research studies
FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.reflexology-research.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ KEY FINDINGS OF REFLEXOLOGY IN HEALTH CARE SETTINGS: • 81% of patients reported improvement in their physical health, 79% in their mental health.
• 84% of patients directly linked improvements in their health and wellbeing to the complementary treatment.
• 62% of patients were suffering less pain, with 55% said they had been able to reduce their use of painkillers.
• 64% of patients in employment said they took less time off work after treatment.
• Half of GPs reported prescribing less medication for chronic or acute patients during the trial.
• In 65% of cases, GPs reported a health improvement.
"It makes me feel so relaxed!" Sheridan Robbins
"It resolved my wrist problem in one session" Sherry Cournoyer
ReflexionsEtc School of Reflexology
Winthrop, ME 04363
ph: 207-377-3338
fax: 207-377-3338
alt: 207-242-5311
reflexio
