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Definition: Reflexology is an ancient Chinese technique in which specific pressure points (usually on the feet, but also on the hands and ears) are massaged in order to re-establish the flow of energy throughout the body. Relieves stress and releases energy and pressure throughout the  body.

Pronunciation: re'flek sol' o je • (noun)

Related Resources:

Spa Site Reflexology Page
Links to code of ethics, articles, definitions, charts, licensing, selecting a practitioner, more.
Spa Site Professional Reflexology Association Page
Spa Site Reflexology Schools Page
The Spa Guide has a Foot Reflexology Massage at Coolfont in West Virginia
Spa Site Bookstore - Reflexology Books (24 books)

Spa Site Article - Trigger Point Massage
In-depth discussion with photographs of techniques.
Spa Site Article - Buckhead Bodyworks and the Peachtree Road Race
A real-life example of Trigger Point Massage in action with photographs of techniques.
Spa Site Bookstore Trigger Point Massage / Myofascial Therapy Books (10 books)Spa

Site Bookstore - Acupressure Books (26 books)
Spa Site Videostore - Acupressure (5 videos)

Spa Site Shiatsu Page
Spa Site Professional Shiatsu Association Page
Spa Site Shiatsu Schools Page
Spa Site Bookstore - Shiatsu Books (26 books)

Reflexology
Crystal Links page with brief description, benefits, and foot chart.

What is Reflexology?
Learnfree article including history, how it works, and a ~3 minute video clip discussion/demonstration.

A Reflexology Session
Learnfree article with guidelines of the feet, discussion and demonstration of the respiratory system (with video clip), circulatory system (with video clip), and skeletal system.

Body Work -- Reflexology
onhealth article discussing how reflexology works with link to four diagrams of the feet.

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