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Reflexology involves applying pressure to specific points on feet, ears, and hands. Similar practices existed in India, China, and Egypt historically. Introduced to US in 1913 by Fitzgerald and Bowers. Modified by Ingham in 1930s-1940s, mapping body into reflexes on feet
Massage therapy has been used for thousands of years, dating back to 3000 BC. More than 50 massage techniques exist with unique features and benefits. Massage combines rubbing, stroking, pressure and sometimes heat to manipulate body tissues
Reflexology uses gentle pressure on specific points along feet and possibly hands. It's a complementary therapy that doesn't diagnose or treat illnesses. Therapists ask about health and lifestyle to determine treatment approach
Reflexology points connect hands to body parts through specific pressure points. Points exist on both hands or are specific to one hand. Finger tips connect to head and brain, knuckle ridges to facial sinuses. Thumb tips connect to nose and pituitary gland. Finger points correspond to eyes and ears
Foot reflexology charts show reflex points on feet. Right foot corresponds to right side of body. Toes indicate head and neck, feet indicate spine. Pressure on foot stimulates responses in other body parts