Complete Illustrated Guide – Reflexology: Therapeutic Foot Massage for Health and Well-being - Softcover

Dougans, Inge

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1852309105 ISBN 13: 9781852309107

Publisher: Element, 1999

Synopsis

Reflexology is recognized as an effective and simple form of healing. This illustrated guide explains the history and benefits of reflexology's holistic approach, looking at the anatomy of the foot and the various reflexology points. It also includes useful addresses.

Reflexology is recognized as an effective and simple form of healing. This illustrated guide explains the history and benefits of reflexology's holistic approach. The book explains the basic principles of reflexology, looks at the anatomy of the foot and how to locate the various reflexology points, and how reflexology can be used to achieve a positive and balanced life style. It also includes a reference section and useful addresses.
Part 1 The background to reflexology: the holistic approach; counteracting stress; understanding energy; how can reflexology help?; the history of reflexology. Part 2 How reflexology works: the anatomy of the foot; meridians – the vital link; mapping the reflexes on the feet; interpreting the feet; what is a reflexology treatment like?. Part 3 Practical reflexology: basic techniques; the treatment sequence in detail; footcare.

About this title

About the Author

Inge Dougans was born in Denmark, where she received her reflexology training. In 1983 she started the School of Reflexology and Meridian therapy and in 1985 she formed the South African Reflexology Society. She gives lectures and workshops on reflexology throughout the UK, Europe and the USA, and runs her own busy practice in South Africa.

Edition details

• Publisher: Element
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1852309105
• ISBN 13: 9781852309107
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192