FAQ
General Reflexology Questions
Q. Are there any differences between the left/right foot?
The left foot represents the left side of the body, and the right foot represents the right side of the body. And the nerves above the neck are crossed, so the reflex zones are crossed as well (*In some schools, they teach they don't crossed)
Q. Are there any differences in pain by the left/right foot?
It depends on the person. They get pains by the imbalances in left or right side of the body or by their dominant foot.
Q. Why do you start from the left (right) foot?
In eastern reflexology, they tend to start from the left foot, while in the western reflexology, they start from the right foot. There are various theories but in eastern reflexology, they think it is good to boost the heart function by starting from the left foot (the heart reflex zones is located on the left foot), and in the western reflexology, they think it is good not to stress the heart. Basically it is okay to start from either foot.
Q. Why do you start from the kidney reflex zone?
It is said that starting from kidney-ureter tube-bladder reflex zones improves the elimination of waste matter better. Father Josef Eugster starts from the pituitary gland because the pituitary gland is an organ to balance the hormones. Basically it is okay to start from any reflex zones.
Q. Why are there crunchy sounds from the feet?
It is said they are from frictions of waste matter (crystal deposits) or muscle fibers.
Q. Will everything be cured by reflexology?
In Japan, reflexology is not a national certification and using words like "cure" is not allowed technically. And also there is no convincing scientific evidence that reflexology is effective for any medical condition. However, from my experience I think it is true that the feet (or hands) are corresponding to the body organs/systems.
Other Reflexology Questions
Q. Is it okay to have a reflexology treatment while pregnancy?
If it is over three month pregnancy, it is okay after getting a doctor's approval. Softer pressure is advised for pregnant women.
Q. After a reflexology treatment, I had nausea, dizziness, headache etc. Is this okay?
After a reflexology treatment, the lymph circulation gets improved and they body tries to remove the accumulated waste by urine, stool or sweating. You may experience some old symptoms which have been blocked. It happens temporally as a healing process but if it lasts long, seeing a doctor is advised.
Q. I have an injury in my foot. Is it not allowed to have a foot reflexology?
When you have injuries or fractures, do not work on the spots directly but do work on the corresponding areas instead.
Sole - Palm
Heel - Wrist
Knee - Elbow
The body's upper area and lower areas are in a corresponding relation. For instance, when you have an injuries on the big toe, you find a pain on the thumb. The location is same as the big toe's injured area. It improves the healing process by massaging the area.
Q. Are there any differences between the left/right foot?
The left foot represents the left side of the body, and the right foot represents the right side of the body. And the nerves above the neck are crossed, so the reflex zones are crossed as well (*In some schools, they teach they don't crossed)
Q. Are there any differences in pain by the left/right foot?
It depends on the person. They get pains by the imbalances in left or right side of the body or by their dominant foot.
Q. Why do you start from the left (right) foot?
In eastern reflexology, they tend to start from the left foot, while in the western reflexology, they start from the right foot. There are various theories but in eastern reflexology, they think it is good to boost the heart function by starting from the left foot (the heart reflex zones is located on the left foot), and in the western reflexology, they think it is good not to stress the heart. Basically it is okay to start from either foot.
Q. Why do you start from the kidney reflex zone?
It is said that starting from kidney-ureter tube-bladder reflex zones improves the elimination of waste matter better. Father Josef Eugster starts from the pituitary gland because the pituitary gland is an organ to balance the hormones. Basically it is okay to start from any reflex zones.
Q. Why are there crunchy sounds from the feet?
It is said they are from frictions of waste matter (crystal deposits) or muscle fibers.
Q. Will everything be cured by reflexology?
In Japan, reflexology is not a national certification and using words like "cure" is not allowed technically. And also there is no convincing scientific evidence that reflexology is effective for any medical condition. However, from my experience I think it is true that the feet (or hands) are corresponding to the body organs/systems.
Other Reflexology Questions
Q. Is it okay to have a reflexology treatment while pregnancy?
If it is over three month pregnancy, it is okay after getting a doctor's approval. Softer pressure is advised for pregnant women.
Q. After a reflexology treatment, I had nausea, dizziness, headache etc. Is this okay?
After a reflexology treatment, the lymph circulation gets improved and they body tries to remove the accumulated waste by urine, stool or sweating. You may experience some old symptoms which have been blocked. It happens temporally as a healing process but if it lasts long, seeing a doctor is advised.
Q. I have an injury in my foot. Is it not allowed to have a foot reflexology?
When you have injuries or fractures, do not work on the spots directly but do work on the corresponding areas instead.
Sole - Palm
Heel - Wrist
Knee - Elbow
The body's upper area and lower areas are in a corresponding relation. For instance, when you have an injuries on the big toe, you find a pain on the thumb. The location is same as the big toe's injured area. It improves the healing process by massaging the area.
