An overview view of some hand reflexologists in various countries who have focussed a significant part of their expertise on hand reflexology:
Lynne Booth [Bristol, UK] presents: |
Ann Hatchett [Essex, UK] presents: |
Louise Keet [London, UK] presents: |
Allison Walker [Stafforshire, UK] presents: |
Diana Foley [Austin - Texas, US] presents: |
Sue Harrison [Portland - Oregon, US] presents: |
Nancy Hines [Portland - Oregon, US] presents: |
Barbara Kunz & Kevin Kunz [Albuquerque - New Mexico, US] present: |
Rae Minten [Portland - Oregon, US] presents: |
Lila M. Mueller [Belgium - Wisconsin, US] presents: |
Dr. Cariann Perretta [New York City, US] presents: |
Barbara Shea [Sunnyvale - California, US] presents: |
Carolynn Sikorski [Strasbourg - SK, Canada] presents: |
Michelle Robert-Smith [Ibiza, Spain] presents: |
Annemie Mestdagh [Melsele (Beveren), Belgium] presents: |
Angie van der Lee [Veghel, The Netherlands] presents: |
Some people may consider reflex zone therapy to represent a new practice but, in fact, hand- and foot zone reflex therapy have both been used as part of medical care as early as the ancient Egyptian- & Chinese civilisations. Actually, despite it's lower popularity, hand zone therapy is build on similar theories and techniques that are recognized to represent the foundation of foot zone therapy.
According modern science hands can be recognized to represent the most differentiated human body part. Hand zone reflex therapy involves the physical act of applying pressure (via reflex- or acupressure points) to the hands with specific thumb, finger or full hand massage techniques (without use of oil or lotion).