History of Reflexology

Modern reflexology is based on an ancient form of therapy. There is evidence of some form of foot and hand therapy being practised in China as long ago as 2330 B.C. and also at the same time in Egypt, as depicted in the tomb of physician  Ankmahor. The North American tribes of Indians are known to have practised a form of foot therapy for hundreds of years.

There is some confusion about the true origin of this powerful therapy, sufficient to say that it has stood the test of time and has helped thousands of people to better health.

Zone Therapy was used as far back as AD1500. The American president, James Abram Garfield was said to apply pressure to his feet to relieve pain.

The re-discovery  of  foot  Reflexology treatment is accredited to Dr William Fitzgerald who called it Zone Therapy and drew it to the attention of the medical world between 1915 and 1917. It was in 1915 that an article entitled “To stop that toothache, squeeze your toe” was published in “Everybody’s Magazine”, written by Edwin Bowers, which first brought Dr Fitzgerald’s work on Zone Therapy before the public.

In 1917, Dr Fitzgerald wrote “Zone Therapy or Relieving Pain in the Home”. Two years later, they enlarged this book and published it under a second title “Zone Therapy or Curing Pain and Disease”

 Eunice Ingham is still known as the pioneer of modern reflexology and she authored two well-known books “Stories the Feet Can Tell” and “Stories the Feet Have Told”. 

Reflexology has many health benefits;

Boosts  Relaxation, Improvement of Your Nerve Functions, Improvement In Your Brain fog and menopause, perimenopausal symptoms, Increases Blood Circulation In Your Body which speeds up healing,  Eliminates Your Body's Toxins, Boosts Your Metabolism & Energy Levels.  Reduces Your Headaches and migraines, Relieves discomfort from Menstruation & Pregnancy, improved and deeper sleep, supports with stomach and digestive issues, helps relieve sinus congestion.

And Many more!

 Reflexology can benefit people of all ages and, depending on the length of time a condition has been present, can improve or eliminate many ailments during a course of four to six weekly treatments.