Reflex Zone Therapy of the Feet

HEALTH / BODYWORK "Reflex Zone Therapy of the Feet is likely to be a welcomed addition to the library of every practitioner or serious student of this ancient art." --Donna J. Finando, L.Ac., L.M.T., coauthor of Trigger Point Therapy for Myofascial Pain Based on Hanne Marquardt's early training with Eunice Ingham and her many years of practical experience as a therapist and teacher, this authoritative manual describes the reflex zones of the feet in detail. With full-color illustrated maps as well as explanations of how these zones relate to the internal organs, Marquardt's guide to treating many common ailments such as migraine, sciatica, and bronchitis--both in others and oneself--has stood the test of time. This thoroughly revised edition contains completely new and enhanced color illustrations throughout as well as new case studies and an expanded list of ailments and treatments. Marquardt also includes new information on symptoms, massage techniques, treating babies and children, and recent discoveries in reflexology such as the solar plexus zone. Offering the latest information on the relationship between the foot and the human form, why the feet are treated and not the hands, and recognizing the healing signs of detoxification reactions, this updated edition provides a solid foundation for those just delving in to reflexology as well as an enriched reference for bodywork professionals. HANNE MARQUARDT, a registered nurse, naturopath, and student of the reflexology pioneer Eunice Ingham, is the most well-known and experienced reflexologist in Europe today. The founder of 15 reflexology schools in Germany and abroad, she lectures on foot reflexology throughout the world. She lives in Germany.

Preface to the New Edition Translator’s Preface to the First English Edition, 1983 Foreword to the First Edition, 1975, by Dr. Erich Rauch Introduction Part One - Theory 1 The History of Reflex Zone Therapy 2 The Zone Grid 3 The Concept of Reflex Zones 4 Review of the Reflex Zones of the Feet 5 Burdened Reflex Zones of the Foot 6 Symptomatic and Background Zones 7 Indications for Therapists and Laypeople 8 Contraindications Part Two - Practical Application 9 Positioning the Patient 10 The Grip Sequence 11 The First Treatment 12 Treatment Sequence 13 Subsequent Treatments 14 Reactions 15 Using Background Zones: The Example of Headache Patients 16 Interpreting Stressed Reflex Zones 17 Duration of Treatment 18 Treatment Combinations 19 Feet and Hands 20 The “Right” Age for Reflex Zone Massage 21 Emollients and Foot Aids 22 Self-Treatment Part Three - Case Histories 23 Treatment of Specific Ailments: Case Histories Part Four - Indications 24 Using Treatment Indications 25 Indications for Reflex Zone Therapy Notes Bibliography About the Author Index