Hands on Feet : The New System That Makes Reflexology a Snap!

by Kluck, Michelle R.

• ISBN13: 9780762409617
• ISBN10: 0762409614
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-07-30
• Publisher: Perseus Books Group

Summary

Have you ever wondered how foot massage could help lower high blood pressure? Or reduce anxiety attacks? Look no further! Michelle R. Kluck, a massage therapist to the stars from Beverly Hills, knows just how to fix your ailments using reflexology. In this book, she explains her tried-and-true techniques with helpful diagrams and illustrations. And in case you're not sure where to rub, the book comes with her patented Reflexology Sox that illustrate, in colorful detail, which part of the foot you should manipulate in order to relive symptoms of PMS, fatigue, and even depression.Hands on Feetprovides an insider's look at the revolutionary new technique that is natural and -- best of all -- feels great!

Author Biography

Michelle R. Kluck., author of the tremendously popular Hands On Feet, is a leading expert in infant and pregnancy massage, and a certified infant massage instructor. She is a founder of the Los Angeles based Basic Knead, which creates innovative massage therapy products. She is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association, the International Association of Infant Massage, and the Reflexology Association of America.

Table of Contents

Introduction	9	(4)
The Sole Story	13	(14)
The His-toe-ry of Reflexology	15	(4)
Western Vs. Eastern Healing Philosophy	19	(3)
Energy in the Body	22	(5)
Baring Your Sole	27	(20)
What is Reflexology?	29	(7)
What to Expect from a Reflexology Treatment	36	(3)
Preparing for a Reflexology Treatement	39	(8)
Treat Your Feet Sweet	47	(14)
Helpful Hints	49	(2)
Reflexology Techniques	51	(3)
Full Foot/Full Body Reflexology Routine	54	(1)
Reflexology for the Body Systems	55	(6)
Knock Your Sox™ Off	61	(32)
What's Going on Under Your Feet	63	(2)
Reflex Areas Found on the Reflexology Sox™	65	(19)
Reflex Areas Not Found on Reflexology Sox™	84	(9)
Sole-Utions	93	(38)
Sole Food	131	(20)
The Seven Chakras	133	(5)
The Chakras, Your Sole, and Your Soul	138	(13)
Appendix: Foot Facts and Suggested Further Reading	151