THE EVERYTHING REFLEXOLOGY BOOK
Manipulate zones in the hands and feet to relieve stress, improve circulation, and promote good health
Valerie Voner, C.R.T., C.T.M., R.M.T.
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Voner, Valerie.
The everything reflexology book / Valerie Voner.
p. cm.
(An everything series book)
ISBN 1-58062-963-6
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1. Reflexology (Therapy) I. Title. II. Series: Everything series.
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The Reflexology Book
Dear Reader:
Your interest in reflexology has made this book a reality. My intent is to encourage you to pursue this fantastic healing art in the way that speaks to you. Reflexology is for everyone. The journey of writing my thoughts, feelings, and knowledge about my passion has been a blessed lesson. My belief is we are only just beginning!
Take what you learn in this book and begin your travels into the wonderful world of touch. Explore schools and wellness centers, take classes, and become inspired. Reflexology will delight you as it does me, whether you are having fun or becoming a professional. Enjoy being a giver and you will receive.
Namaste,
To Mom, for all your love and faith in me, your encouragement is priceless. Dad, here is another book for you to read!
Contents
Acknowledgments
Thank you to all those who have taught me, and thank you to all those who will teach me. I honor your guidance. I give thanks for the many blessings I continuously receive from God. I thank my family, my son, Taylor, and my daughter, Amber, for their patience and love and support. I thank all my siblings, my peers, and my clients for the love you surround me with. I thank my agent, Barbara Doyen, and my editor, Eric Hall, for keeping me in the running. I thank Elaine Gordon for her unending inspiration. I thank my blessed and beloved friends; your calls kept me company. I thank all the reflexologists everywhere. We are the pioneers in the frontier of complementary and alternative medicine. I thank the readers of this book! Much love, light, and peace.
The Top Ten Benefits of Reflexology
- Helps alleviate stress and tension.
- Improves circulation throughout the body.
- Aids in the removal of toxins.
- Helps the body maintain a natural state of homeostasis.
- Encourages the immune system to work at its optimum level.
- Helps rejuvenate the system and increase energy levels.
- Breaks up the blockages affecting the flow of energy throughout the body.
- Relieves common aches and pains.
- Contributes to the overall well-being of the body, mind, and soul.
- Promotes healthy organ function.
Introduction
BE PREPARED TO LEARN everything you need to know about reflexology. This healing art is for everyone. Reflexology is not a massage. Reflexology is the gentle application of pressure, using specific thumb and finger techniques. This pressure is applied to points on the feet and hands that reflect areas and parts of the body. Through reflexology you will teach the body to relax, to let go of stress, to recognize a new way of being. Everyone responds to stress differently. The key is, everyone responds. Reflexology teaches the body not to react to stress but to relax, letting the stress flow off rather than in.
This book will help you to better understand the benefits of reflexology. Please note that Appendix A includes reflexology charts you will likely want to refer to often as you learn how to practice on yourself and others by applying the techniques offered here. Reading this book will give you tools to use to help others any time there is a need. Just think, you can help your child's stuffy nose, your spouse's headache, or even your own aches and pains. Everything you need to know about reflexology is here for you to examine. Try it you will like it.
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