Stefanie Sabounchian - Press Here! Hand Reflexology for Beginners: A Practice for Promoting Self-Care

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FOR BEGINNERS

A PRACTICE FOR PROMOTING SELF-CARE

STEFANIE SABOUNCHIAN

Illustrations by
Emily Portnoi

HAND REFLEXOLOGY IS A SIMPLE BUT POWERFUL TECHNIQUE WE CAN APPLY AS AN EVERYDAY SELF-CARE ROUTINE FOR WELLBEING AS WELL AS FOR TARGETING A VARIETY OF HEALTH ISSUES. IN TODAYS FAST-PACED LIFE WE CAN STILL FIND A FEW MINUTES TO WORK ON OUR OWN HANDS, WHICH ARE ALWAYS READY AND AVAILABLE TO US.

I FELL IN LOVE WITH REFLEXOLOGY IN THE LATE 1980S IN GERMANY, WHERE I ATTENDED MY FIRST CLASS ON FOOT REFLEXOLOGY. I WAS AMAZED BY HOW SIMPLE AND YET SO POWERFUL REFLEXOLOGY IS, AND I COULDNT WAIT TO TRY IT OUT ON FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

AFTER MOVING TO THE UNITED STATES IN 2000, I SEARCHED FOR A SCHOOL TO BECOME CERTIFIED AND FOUND THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF REFLEXOLOGY, WHERE I STUDIED THE FLOCCO METHOD OF INTEGRATED FOOT, HAND, AND EAR REFLEXOLOGY.

TODAY REFLEXOLOGY IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF MY LIFE. MY PASSION TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE AND SEE THEIR HEALTH IMPROVE LED ME TO BECOME A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED REFLEXOLOGIST AND REFLEXOLOGY TEACHER.

IT IS MY JOY AND HONOR TO SHARE THIS FUN AND EASY GUIDE TO HAND REFLEXOLOGY.

Stefanie Sabounchian

DISCLAIMER

This publication contains the opinions and ideas of the author. It is intended to provide helpful and informative material on the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the author and publisher are not engaged in rendering professional services in the book. If the reader requires personal assistance or advice, a competent professional should be consulted. The author and publisher specifically disclaim any responsibility for any liability, loss, or risk, personal or otherwise, that has occurred as a consequence directly or indirectly of the use and application of any of the contents of this book.

This practical illustrated guide to hand reflexology introduces a new and simple way of learning the art of reflexology for beginners and home reflexologists.

Chapter 1

After exploring how hand reflexology works and its many benefits, you will be introduced to the hand reflexology map as a micro-map of the human body.

Chapter 2

Learn the principles of using a variety of thumb and finger techniques to reflex points on the hand, and ways to relax the hands.

Chapter 3

This chapter looks at the six regions of the hands and their correlation with parts of the body. There is a step-by-step reflexing routine for each region, which can be combined into a single full reflexology routine.

Chapter 4

This main section highlights areas of concern in the body, in the order of the regions discussed in , and ways to relieve them using hand reflexology techniques.

Reflexology is considered safe when performed with a gentle and nurturing touch, and has no known side-effects. Before you begin reflexing your hands, take note of the following precautions, such as when it is advised to use lighter touch, when you should check with a health-care provider before performing reflexology, or when you should wait until a condition has cleared up.