Reflexology, or zone therapy, is the practice of stimulating points on the feet, hands, or ears, in the belief it will have a beneficial effect on some other parts of the body, or will improve general health. Most scientists and medical professionals consider reflexology to be a pseudoscience, offering no more benefits than ordinary massage.
The most common form is foot reflexology. Practitioners believe the foot to be divided into a number of reflex zones corresponding to all parts of the body, and that applying pressure to tight or "gritty" areas of a person's foot will stimulate the corresponding body part and cause it to begin healing itself.
History
Eunice Ingham developed Reflexology in the 1930s, based on earlier theory by Dr. William Fitzgerald known as "Zone Therapy". In 1913, Dr. Fitzgerald noted that specific parts of the body could have an anesthetic effect on another area. Developing this theory, he divided the body into ten equal vertical zones, ending in the fingers and toes. He concluded that pressure on one part of the zone could affect everything else within that zone.
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Amethyst Healing - Practice in Ireland, site contains information on reflexology, practitioner, reiki and some links.
Meta Description: [ Amethyst Healing, Cork city.Yvonne Brewer NHII Dip (Reflexology) also organizes community workshops on the benefits of reflexology to the individual and family, as well as reiki. ]
Eric Harvey - Practitioner in York and Tipperary. Contains reflex maps and information on sessions.
Meta Description: [ This Site gives information on Reiki, Reflexology, and Indian Head Massage. ]
Irish Reflexologists' Institute - Includes information about the institute as well as a directory of Irish practitioners.
Meta Description: [ The Reflexologists' Institute - the official site ]
Lara O'Connell - Offering sessions in North Clare. Includes information about her practice.
Suaimhneas School of Reflexology - Professional training and continuing development, affiliated to AoR and ITEC.
Meta Description: [ Suaimhneas Reflexology is a school for professional Reflexology training and continuing professional development, affiliated to AoR and ITEC. Reflexology course in Dublin ]
West Cork Therapies - Providing mobile holistic therapy throughout West Cork in the comfort of your own home, hotel or office
Meta Description: [ Providing holistic therapy throughout West Cork ]