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REFLEXOLOGY CHART DEPICTIONS

Some reflexology charts are old. Some are new. Regardless of age of a reflexology chart, there is no credible scientific evidence that shows one chart being more effective than another.

Never use a reflexology chart without expressed owner permission. Unauthorized use of a reflexology chart is unethical and could also be considered illegal use. Lawsuits could prevail when someone uses copyrighted materials without permission.

ALL foot reflexology charts show the bottoms of the feet. Some charts will also show the tops and sides of the feet too. Some reflexology charts are old. Some are new.

Reflexology Points That are of General Agreement

In a reflexology chart, the sole of the foot should match a map of the human body:

• Reflex points for the head would be found in the toes.
• Reflex points for the chest would be found in the ball of the foot.
• Reflex points for the organ area would be found in the arch of the foot, under the ball and before the heel.
• Reflex points for the pelvic area would be found in the bottom of the foot, or in and around the heel.

Eunice Ingham credited as the original creator of a specific reflex point foot chart. In Ingham’s chart, what’s important to note is she created a map of the foot in much greater detail than previously held. Individual reflex points for organs were not a customary part of the original foot zone therapy. These organ reflex points, which are now commonly depicted in foot reflexology charts, are largely contributed to Ingham’s work.

It is estimated that over 100-foot reflexology charts have been created since Ingham’s original depiction of foot reflex points. While most foot reflexology charts do not match, common similarities have created industry standards.

Foot reflexology charts follow a map of the human body. The top of the body is depicted in the toes and the lower body reflex points are depicted in the lower heel of the foot.

Charts should show a left and right foot. The spleen is found on the left side of the body and the gall bladder is found on the right-hand side of the body. These spleen and gallbladder reflex points should be depicted in their respective areas of the left and right feet.

Charts usually would not depict an organ that is primarily located on one side of the body on both feet, or the opposite foot from where the organ is located.

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Here is a free instructor training video teaching more about foot reflexology charts and depictions:

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Reflexology is defined as the balance of art, application and science to help heal and promote well-being through the stimulation of reflex points.

Reflexology is currently practiced for a variety of reasons. Individuals with medical illness might seek reflexology sessions where conventional medicine has failed. Others could seek reflexology out of curiosity or for relaxation, enjoyment, general wellness, pharmacological-free treatment and more. 

Reflexology application on the feet (out of all reflexology practices) has the greatest number published research studies for treatment of pain, headaches, PMS, multiple sclerosis, pregnancy, high blood pressure, oncology-related side effects, fibromyalgia, constipation and more. In many cases, foot reflexology was shown to be effective with a many different medical, physical and physiological conditions.

The biggest reflexology myth today is that it is a pseudoscience or junk science. This myth ignores the fact that foot reflexology has been repeatedly shown to be effective for many medical conditions, among multiple reflexologists from around the world, in many different countries with similar beneficial results; however, we still have much more to learn and understand to improve reflexology efficacy and reliability.

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Establishing consistent opening rituals could prove to be beneficial, especially in group practice. Spending one minute or more with anything that feels familiar at the start of any session could feel comforting when an old client quickly reconnects with familiar touch.  Many clients could instantly relax when they recognize what they are feeling and receiving.

In this article, we focused mostly on opening rituals, and added in a few common closing rituals as well. We provided sample and common rituals for the following massage therapy and soft tissue bodywork applications: 

• Abhyanga & Ayurvedic Massage
• Aromatherapy Massage
• Craniosacral Therapy
• Chair Massage
• Cupping Massage
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Geriatric Massage
• Hot Stone Massage
• Ice Massage
• Lomi Lomi Massage
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage
• Myofascial Release
• Neuromuscular Therapy
• Oncology Massage 
• Post-Surgical Bodywork
• Prenatal Massage
• Reflexology
• Reiki
• Sports Event Massage
• Swedish Massage
• Thai Massage
• Trigger Point Therapy

Here is a list of common closing rituals that can be commonly practiced amongst all modalities: 

• Thank the client for their time.
• Express wishful thoughts silently or aloud for the client.
• Apply a hold with static placement of their hands on the client’s body.
• Ask the client to take some deep breaths.
• Perform body brushing techniques.
• Use a towel to remove massage medium from the client’s skin.
• Assist a client off the treatment table with select services or customers.
• Turn up any dim lighting so the client has greater visibility and acclimation back to reality.

Of course, no one has to follow these lists and practitioners can make up their own opening and closing practices as well!  What's most important is allowing your client to feel comfortable and instantly relax in your work area.

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You can read this article in full at Massage Magazine by clicking HERE.

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Evidence-based massage practice applies a hands-on researched protocol to a client. The objective is to simulate hands-on applications with methods and protocols found to be beneficial in research or provide therapeutic outcomes, similar to what was achieved in the research study.

Sometimes a researched protocol which show what is not appropriate in massage therapy or bodywork practice.  Studies often exclude subjects with various disqualifications which create various parameters for the student.  Sometimes these exclusions are born from massage contraindications which are important to follow.  from participating due to various constraints or contraindications. This is why the entire study must be read and considered prior to real-time application or practice for evidence-based massage therapy practice.

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To view our evidence-based massage article in full, published @MassageMag, please click HERE!

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by Selena Belisle, Founder/Instructor, CE Institute LLC

Are you questioning whether Reflexology is a real thing?  How can you touch the feet and get a response somewhere else in the body?  How is this explained?

For complete reflexology training, please visit and register for class at: https://ceinstitute.com/collections/reflexology

Massage Magazine has published our article which examines the efficacy of foot reflexology, which really DOES work!  Foot reflexology is a noninvasive, nonpharmacological modality that is often used to improve health and overall well-being. While it is not 100% effective for all ailments, this is further explained in our article.  You can view the original article published at Massage Magazine by clicking HERE.

To learn more about this, please view our article: 

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by Selena Belisle, Founder/Instructor, CE Institute LLC

Massage Magazine has published our article which explains some of the reasons why foot reflexology charts depict different reflex points in different areas and more. You can view the original article published at Massage Magazine by clicking HERE.

Most reflexology chart depictions do not match one another, despite depicting similar points. This contributes to a variety of different reflexology applications and methods being taught and practiced. This can frustrate some reflexologists who learn reflex points are in a specific area, then find these same reflex points in a different area on a different chart. A few experienced reflexologists have felt that some reflex points are in different areas than what’s depicted on their reflexology chart, and they have created a new chart to match their work.

In addition to some reflexologists feeling or experiencing reflexology points in different places, there would be massive copyright issues if one school taught from another’s chart without consent or compensation.

Some clients might also have reflex points in different areas than what a chart depicts, such as a situs inversus client would have the organ reflex points in reverse seeing their organs are in reverse position of normal anatomy. Hence, many charts depicting slightly different reflex point locations now exist for various reasons .

Unfortunately, we do not have any legitimate published studies that show that one reflex chart’s points are more accurate or effective than another. In the end, regardless of how, when or where a reflexology chart was created, there is a general industry consensus of some reflexology chart point locations.

To learn more, please register for quality, affordable, professional training at: https://ceinstitute.com/collections/reflexology

Today's reflexology organ depiction charts are mostly born from zone reflexology practice.  To learn more about this, please view our article: 

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by Selena Belisle, Founder/Instructor, CE Institute LLC

Foot reflexology practice usually starts with grasping both feet at the same time.  A reflexologist might traction both legs, inspect the feet, apply lotion or all of the above as their opening ritual. 

Reflexology closing rituals usually end with a bilateral solar plexus hold prior to wiping any massage medium off from the client's feet, prior to their table dismount.

A foot reflexology closing ritual solar plexus hold would include the reflexologist to singular place their thumb pads on the solar plexus point which is between 1/3 to 1/2 way from the medial portion of the foot, under the ball of the foot.  The practitioner will press their thumb pad into this plexus reflex point with their thumb pad only, and slowly decrease pressure and allow the thumbs to gradually exit the feet.

It is common practice to ask the client to take a deep breath during the solar plexus hold, and then upon the exhale to start the release of the thumb pads.

Here is an instructor video demonstration explaining the technique and more:

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Massage therapy is a wonderful nonpharmacological modality to help manage pain.  There is growing recognition of this fact, including at The U.S. Joint Commission which is responsible for certifying and accrediting over 22,000 healthcare ORGANIZATIONS and PROGRAMS. 

On May 5, 2017, they issued the Joint Commission’s Pain Standards: Origins and Evolution which you can view by clicking HERE.

In The Joint Commission report's report, they stated that both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic strategies have a role in the management of pain. This was their list of examples of nonpharmacologic pain management strategies: "physical modalities (for example, acupuncture therapy, chiropractic therapy, osteopathic manipulative treatment, massage therapy, and physical therapy), relaxation therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy; Pharmacologic strategies: nonopioid, opioid, and adjuvant analgesics.”

This is just another affirmation that massage therapy is a non pharmacological apporach for pain management.

To learn more about massage modalities, please visit and register for training with us at:  https://ceinstitute.com/  Please keep in mind that our courses are primarily for licensed healthcare professionals, however lay people are also welcome to attend most courses in an observer capacity to learn more about massage therapy and the many modalities practied by massage therapists.

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