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And the main intent of this therapy is to heal the person as a whole and not simply addressing the perceived symptoms. The focus on the foot as the main gateway to getting well can be traced to a number of studies and researches made in the past. Based on these researches, the anatomy of the person can be traced to the sole of the foot. When faced with any of these symptoms, press the midfoot, where the web of toes start to spread. It should be about an inch in length. This area represents the breast, chest and the lungs. This will ease the tension the patient is feeling and allow blood to circulate and for oxygen to be distributed from the lungs. In most reflexology practices the feet are primarily used for the pressure points, though the map for the hands are also useful for those who would like to perform reflexology on themselves. In a nutshell, the foot map would read like this: the toes would represent the head, the chest and heart represented by the soles of the feet, liver and pancreas in the arch of the feet and the lower back represented by the ball of the foot. But there is one segment in this practice that also calls for reflexology on the ear. This kind of practice is believed by practitioners as not part of traditional reflexology. For them, this is just modified from auricular therapy which is more related to acupuncture. So what can be expected from reflexology? For certifications you may want to contact and get in touch with the American Reflexology Certification Board. The certification will involve 110 hours and will cover a number of subjects. For example you will be made to cover anatomy and physiology and you will be asked to study the history and the many practices of reflexology. Guide In Locating A Reflexology Therapist Whether you are in it for relaxation or you would like to try an alternative approach to curing your health concern, the search for your reflexology therapist should be a properly performed. There is no excuse in here; and it's not worth saying that you don't have the time and the patience to ask around and check each and every therapist available in your area. 

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