CERTIFIED REFLEXOLOGIST
Relax – Balance – Enjoy
Supporting your amazing body in
its endless quest for optimum health.
What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is a noninvasive complementary practice involving
using thumb and finger techniques to stimulate specific reflex
points in the feet and hands which in turn stimulate the body’s
parts and systems to assist in relieving stress, detoxing, bringing balance and helping the healing process. Your body is made to work hard to keep you healthy, reflexology encourages it to do so.
Reflexology helps stimulate your body to improve circulation,
boost your immune system, improve lymphatic flow, and increase your body’s detoxification processes. As you have sessions, you may find you have more energy, sleep better, and have less pain, as well as have a wide range of other symptoms improve or relieved. In addition to all of this, it is extremely relaxing and feels great!
Reflexology is very safe and beneficial for people of all ages.
I am also certified in aromatherapy and was taught the Zollinger method of reflexology using essential oils to enhance the experience. Sessions can be performed with or without essential oils at the client’s discretion.
Experience reflexology and relax, balance, heal, and enjoy!
A Brief History of Reflexology
It is believed that some form of reflexology was practiced in ancient China and Egypt. Drawings of people working on hands and feet along with possible tools were even found in the tomb of an ancient Egyptian doctor.
The more recent path of reflexology goes back to 1771, when Johann August Unzer first used the word “reflex” to refer to motor reactions. From there over the years, much has been discovered concerning reflexes and how stimulating one part of the body can affect other parts. Modern Reflexology owes much to the work of Dr. William Fitzgerald, Dr. Joe Shelby, and Eunice Ingham.
Dr. Fitzgerald is credited with being the father of “Zone Therapy” dividing the body into ten vertical zones in the early 1900’s. These zones continue to the feet and hands with 5 zones in each one. He found that if pressure were applied to certain areas, sensations in other specific areas in the same zone were deadened.
Dr Riley was trained by Dr. Fitzgerald and further developed his work. He added eight horizontal divisions to the zones of the hands and feet showing that the reflexes found on the feet and hands follow the anatomy of the body. He also developed a manual hooking technique for applying pressure.
Eunice Ingham worked for Dr. Riley and continued to refine his findings. She discovered that alternating pressure, rather than having a numbing effect actually stimulated healing.
Since its emergence (or reemergence) research and studies have followed. The longest running clinical use of reflexology was started in 1978 at the Rehabilitation Center for Neurological Development in Piqua, Ohio. It continues today with good results. There are well over 300 studies internationally on reflexology and its impact. It is funded by two research grants by the National Cancer Institute and is recognized by NCCIH (National Center for Complimentary and Integrative Health) as a separate integrative therapy. It is popular in many countries around the world and is steadily growing in popularity in the USA.
There are many respected organizations promoting high standards and the growth of this rising modality. The regulation of reflexology is on a state by state basis in the USA. I am currently on the board of GRO (Georgia’s Reflexology Organization). We are working towards having a high statewide standard to protect the public and the integrity of the profession. Meanwhile, to ensure you
really are getting a true reflexology session, you should always make sure your practitioner has a certification from an educator that is accredited from a national accrediting organization like NCBTMB or ACARET.
Articles About Reflexology
Reflexology has many benefits with few contraindications.
The first article below lists the few contraindications. Most of the contraindications are because reflexology helps circulation and lymphatic flow. If you are pregnant or have a condition, please consult your doctor before booking a session as it is a good idea to keep your doctor abreast of your complimentary practices.
There are many more benefits to reflexology than listed below, as well as more detailed articles, so if you have a particlular condition or questions, please contact me or go online and investigate how you can benefit from sessions. Reflexology has many benefits with few contraindications.
Client Testimonials
Don’t take our word for it – here’s what our clients say:
Jean is a wonderful reflexologist, I recommend you try it!
M. Bell
An amazing experience!
B. Monroe
Client Testimonial
Client Testimonial
Schedule an appointment!
Our Team
“Unity is strenth… when there is teamwork and collaboration wonderful things can be achived” – Mattie Stepanek
Jean Glickman
Owner
Certified Reflexologist
Ron Glickman
Technology
Rascal
The Real Boss
Latest News
Now accepting clients at Gonstead Chiropractic Clinic – Kennesaw, GA – (770) 420-8818
Contact us
Have a question? Want to make an appointment? Start here!
