Chi Bodywork
Marcy White, owner
520-991-7458  
732 W Kelso Street
Tucson, AZ  85705
www.chibodywork.net

1 Gift Certificate good for One Hour Reflexology Treatment 

Reflexology
In 1938 Eunice Ingham took the "Zone Theory" method and developed it into reflexology.  The "zone Theory" states that the body is divided into 10 zones starting with a line drawn for in between the big and second toe down to the heel.  This would be zone 1.  The next line drawn from in between toes 2 and 3 to the heel would be zone 2.  The theory states that once an illness is conceived in any zone, the rest of that zone is more likely to be affected and further illness may come to other parts of the body within that zone.  If you place the feet together, the first zone would cover the middle section of the body, including the spine and small intestines.  In the picture below you can see a bottle of an essential oil called R.C. (respiratory condition) which I commonly apply to the sinus reflex points, the pads of the 4 small toes.  Application of essential oils to the feet is an excellent way to get them into the bloodstream and when you combine that with stimulation of the reflex point, it is all the more powerful.

The International Institute of Reflexology, founded by Eunice Ingham states the following definition :  Reflexology is a science that deals with the principle that there are reflex areas in the feet and hands which correspond to all the glands, organs and parts of the body.  Reflexology is a unique method of using the thumb and fingers on these reflex areas.  In the picture on the left I am using the technique called thumb walking up the spinal reflex points which are located along the inside of the foot from the heel, which is the sacral iliac and lumbar reflex points, up to the inside of the big toe, which is the cervical reflex points.  If the client is experiencing tightness in the back along the spinal area, these reflex points will be tender.  As I continue to work the area, however, the tenderness can lessen, depending on the severity of the condition, and the back muscles will  start to relax.  Some people actually prefer reflexology to massage for relaxation of the back muscles.


Reflexology brings the body into balance by stimulating the organ, gland, or body part that each reflex point is linked to.  The body was made to heal itself and reflexology is yet another modality in bodywork that gives the body a boost, so to speak.

Reflexology relieves stress and tension in the body and improves nerve and blood supply.  It also promotes the unblocking of nerve impulses.  The most common response from clients is that they sleep much better after a reflexology session.

Reflexology has been documented to help people suffering from diabetes, kidney stones, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, MS, chronic fatigue and many other conditions that I will be providing testimonials on as I update this website.