History of Reflexology
Ancient Kemet (Egypt) shows evidence that reflexology was practiced and that traditional methods of holistic healing were applied. Documentation has noted that archaeologist’s unearthed Ancient Kemetic (Egyptian) tomb of Ankmahor at Saqqara. Ancestors of Ancient Kemet (Egypt) had archived series’ hieroglyphs that were in prefect condition and detailed foot treatment.
The tomb of Ankmahor at Saqqara is often popularly referred to the ‘Physician’s tomb’. Can one decipher if reflexology is actually being practiced, determination has not been noted, but it is noted that a practice of foot treatment? The hieroglyphics markings have been translated as stating “Don’t hurt me.” The practitioner’s reply:- ” I shall act so you praise me.” These Ancient Kemetic (Egyptian) documentation is estimated to date back to about 2330 B.C.; it’s referenced as contributing to modern times, practice, application and theory of foot treatment.”
There are many ancient civilizations that have used different methods of foot treatments. As what we understand it today this treatment is the origin of Reflexology methodology and records are evident in Ancient Asia. According to the reflex point charts that many are following as a mode of diagnoses and treatment exhibits actual pressure points that were practiced in Ancient Asia. Today this ancient healing modality is known as Reflexology “an ancient healing modality.” Reflexology benefits many. As mentioned there were many variations of foot treatment, treatment could be traced to Incas ancient Peruvian civilization in Latin America. Dating back to 12,000 (B.C.) the Incas passed down techniques and skills to North American Indians, the Aniyvwiyai society (Cherokee tribes).
It is documented that information was passed on the Cherokee nation around the seventeenth century, which is still used today to rid any ailments. There is no distinct conclusion of origin to Reflexology. Nonetheless, all the data collected it is known that the variations of foot treatment is traced back to the time of ancient Kemet (Egypt) to North American Indians, the Aniyvwiyai society (Cherokee tribes)……..
What Is Reflexology?
“Reflexology is the physical act of applying pressure to the feet and hands.” There are specific thumbs; fingers and hands pressure techniques are applied with either oil and lotion or without oil and lotion. It is based on a system of zones and reflex areas that reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands with a premise that such work effects a physical change to the body. (The Complete Guide to Foot Reflexology (Third Edition).
Reflexology is an ancient pressure point therapeutic method of decreasing dis-ease of bodily organs and glands. A practitioner will apply direct pressure points on the feet and hands stimulating the focused areas. Applying direct and concentrated pressure alleviates the source of the dis-ease. A Reflexologists practitioner aims to evaluate each client according to what the client shares, this would guide the Reflexologist practitioner to use predefined pressure points to the area of concerns. This could be done on the hands, feet, face and ears of the body. The Reflexology points on the hands, feet, face and ears are linked to the meridian channels that are located on the body. These meridian channels are invisible energy passageways, which correspond to the body organs and glands. When stagnate energies are open, the healing process is assisted and can improve health.