The Nurturing Touch at Birth or Reflexology Massage

The Nurturing Touch at Birth: A Labor Support Handbook: Second Edition

Author: Paulina Perez

Take this book home and you will seize the opportunity to use the information in this book to educate yourself about new ways to care for laboring women.

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Reflexology Massage

Author: Monika Schaefer

Reflexology dates back to ancient Egypt, China, and India, but this age-old massage technique offers powerful benefits for today. Reflexology divides the feet and hands into zones, where specific nerves within these extremities are directly linked to other areas of the body. By massaging, stretching, and otherwise manipulating these zones in focused patterns, practitioners can greatly reduce stress and improve energy flow to the affected areas. More than 100 color photographs and diagrams show exactly how to achieve great results. Beginning with session preparation, the instruction moves into proper grips and soothing holds, gentle pinching techniques, and manipulation for all five critical zones for hands and feet. A section on self-massage and tips for creating shorter massage programs are also provided.

Table of Contents:

Preface     6
Bringing "Balance" to Body and Soul     6
What Is Foot Reflexology?     7
Why, of All Parts, the Feet?     7
Characteristics of Reflexology     7
Historic Overview     9
A Little Bit of Theory     10
When You Should Not Give a Massage     13
Tips for Successfully Learning Massage     16
Preparations for the Massage     17
How to Prepare Yourself     17
Preparing Your Environment     17
Giving and Receiving-Two Important Elements     18
Possible Reasons for Foot Reflexology     18
Frequency of Massages     18
Optimal Timing     18
A Suitable Place     19
Your Posture     19
Other Things to Consider     24
Getting into the Right Massage Mood     24
Grips and Techniques That You Should Be Familiar With     28
Using the Thumb     28
Using the Index Finger     31
The Pinching Technique     32
The Soothing Hold     33
Stroking and Balancing Techniques     34
General Information Regarding Foot Reflexology     42
Foot Reflexology-Zones andOrgans     49
Beginning the Massage-The Greeting     49
Region 1     49
Region 2     57
Region 3     60
Region 4     67
Region 5     70
Wrapping Up the Massage-The Farewell     73
The After-Rest     75
Special Foot Reflexologies     76
Self-Massage     76
Brief Programs     83
Hand Reflexology     85
General Information Regarding the Massage of Hands     85
Preparations for the Massage     86
Order of the Hand Massage     87
Afterword     92
References Resources     93
Index     94
Author, Acknowledgments, Photo Credits     95