therapyspotlight Reflexology
Pointing the Way to Better Health by Susan Aimes
T
he body has an amaz- ing ability to heal, repair and revitalize itself, but it can occasionally use an assist from a natural healing art such as reflexol- ogy, which is based on the idea that there are specific reflex points on the soles of the feet and the palms of the hands that correspond with every major organ, gland and area of the body. Using fingers and thumbs, the practi- tioner applies alternating pressure to these points to treat a wide range of health problems. This natural approach to rebalancing and encouraging the internal healing process is a comple- mentary therapy that is sometimes used
in conjunction with other modalities, such as massage and aromatherapy. “If you’re feeling out of kilter, don’t know why or what about, let your feet reveal the answer, find the sore spot, work it out,” was the personal philoso- phy of Eunice D. Ingham, who created the world- renowned Ingham Method, considered the Rolls-Royce
of reflexology. Ingham, who worked alongside her mentor, Dr. Joe Shelby Riley, researched and documented the theories and techniques used today by more than 25,000 reflexologists throughout the world.
A reflexologist’s experienced
hands feel for grittiness, sponginess, lumps, hard spots and callous forma- tions. Responses to reflexology vary widely, from feelings of calm and sleepiness to a sense of renewed energy and rejuvenation.
For more information and a list of nationally certified reflexologists, visit the American Reflexology Certification Board at
arcb.net.
Local Reflexology Resources
C. Robyn Berry, RB Institute, Inc., 13601 McGregor Boulevard, Suite 13, Fort Myers. 239-939-4646.
RobynBerry.com.
Sheila Pane Gasser. 239-431-0269.
MassageBonita.com.
Jenifer Hunlock. 239-287-9113.
Alvina Quatrano, Holistic Healing Arts, 3323 Olympic Drive, Suite 722, Naples. 732-266-5276.
TheArtOfHolisticMassage.com.
Ultimate Relaxation, Coastland Center mall, 1950 Tamiami Trail North, Naples. 239-793-8888.
MyUltimateRelaxation.com.
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