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Foot Reflexology is no laughing matter

11/15/2011

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_“Slap you silly” has a different meaning when it comes to foot reflexology. When I first started practicing foot reflexology to get my certification requirements, my brother-in-law offered his feet to me. As I started working on the ball of his foot, he wrenched in uncontrollable laughter and almost flipped off the massage table! I grabbed hold of his foot and slapped it several times, and then continued. He calmed down, and was able to enjoy the benefits of the treatment. When people are very sensitive to touch, a light pat desensitizes the area, especially when they are ticklish.

In foot reflexology, the therapist applies pressure, using the thumb and index finger, to specific “reflex” points and areas on the feet. Reflexology is based on the belief that there are reflex areas on the feet that correspond to all parts of the body, including major organs. These areas are arranged in such a way as to form a map of the body in the feet. The right foot corresponds to the right side of the body, and the left foot to the left side of the body. By stimulating these areas using compression, the therapist can create a direct response in a related body area, and it becomes possible to treat the whole body as a whole. For example, by working on the head reflex which is found on the tips of the toes, one can activate the body’s own healing processes to help alleviate headaches.  It is a gentle and effective form of therapeutic treatment used to induce a state of balance and well-being within.  It can bring relief to a variety of conditions and is suitable for all ages, including children. Reflexology, like massage, allows the body to go deeply into a relaxed state.

Foot Reflexology for me has proven to be an amazing healing modality.  When I was in China three years ago, I made it a point to get reflexology each night by different therapists to see how different it was.  I traveled to the Tibetan Plateau to the South of China, and to the east . . and each area treatment was basically the same. It was very deep acupressure and vigorous movements which left me sore, but very relaxed and energized the next day! It is not done like that here.

In my teaching days, I used to take high school students to D.C. for a government trip.  One night at about 11:00 P.M. one of my students called me at my hotel room crying that she could not attend activities on Capitol Hill due to a severe ear ache.  She said the nurse would not let her go.  “What room are you in? I’ll be right there.” As I entered her room, I got her propped on her bed with pillows under her knees and towels rolled under her ankles and proceeded to work on her feet. I focused on the area between her toes and pressed down. I did this several times, adding more pressure.(This area is designated for ears and eyes)   After a few minutes she placed both hands  cupping her ears and yelled out: “what are you doing on me, VOODOO?”  And then she released her hands away from her head with a smile on her face and said “My ear ache is GONE!”

Her roommate watched in amazement, and asked me very meekly, “Could you work on my feet too?  I am a dancer, and my ankles are very swollen from all this walking we have been doing, and my feet are killing me.”
So, I set her up the same way and worked her whole foot. The obvious swelling around her ankles completely disappeared, and she said her pain was gone too. The next day both girls were on Capital Hill and so amazed their aches and pains were gone. And I became more convinced this healing modality works.

It can even work for back pain. A client called who had just flown in from Arizona. He was about 35 years old. When he entered my office he was completely bent over. He had excruciating pain in his back and could not straighten up.  I proceeded to work the sides of his feet from the toe to his heel and over the area which corresponds to the whole spinal column. After about five minutes, he gasped and grunted…and when I asked if he was ok, he said, “yeah . . the pain in my back is gone.   And he sprung up off the table and said surprisingly, I can’t believe how great I feel . . and I can stand up straight!”  We both were relieved!
 
As a massage therapist, I love giving Foot Reflexology.  It helps me locate specifically on the body where people have their energy blockages and accompanied pain.  After I work the feet, I then go to problematic areas of the body that were evident from doing foot reflexology and I massage the muscular tissue. Upon completion of the treatment, clients have floated off the table expressing how they felt extremely relaxed, without pain, and amazed they could move their bodies again!  Have any of you experienced similar results after receiving foot reflexology from others? I’m interested to know.
112 Comments
GDS
11/20/2011 12:04:28 pm

Yesss! I've had a few reflexology treatments from Rachelle, and they are great! I don't know how it all works, but then all her treatments leave me relieved of pain and relaxed. Reflexology, as it centers on the feet, seems like "massage light", that is, less involved than a whole intense treatment, but the effect and results are focused and powerful. I like this stuff!

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Rachelle Neher
10/17/2014 06:17:31 am

GDS: with all the work you do standing for long hours, you need treatments on your feet at least once a week! Always a pleasure working on your feet. see you soon.

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halle p
11/20/2011 01:42:33 pm

I am qualified to comment on Rachelle's reflexology excellent expertise. I saw Rachelle for regular every 2-4 week massages for years when I lived in Cleveland and she always incorporated some foot reflexology as part of the treatment. The reflexology helped her pinpoint areas that needed special attention. For me, that was often my sinuses. She was able to help alleviate some of the pressure through the use of reflexology. Rachelle was always interested in learning more and learning different ways to use what she did know. Thanks Ra.-Halle

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Rachelle Neher
10/17/2014 06:14:05 am

Thanks Halle, I hope your sinuses are doing much better. Hope the fall in Portland are gorgeous...Cleveland is spectacular! Keep getting reflexology if you can, it really helps as you know. Take care,Ra

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Daniel deCournoyer link
12/17/2011 05:52:05 am

I am looking forward to having some treatment from Rachelle, probably heal parts of me I didn't even know I had tension in.

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Larry link
3/19/2012 01:32:45 pm

Foot reflexology is awesome. Rachelle, you are excellent.

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rachelle neher link
3/19/2012 03:09:57 pm

Larry, It was a pleasure working on your feet. and seeing your reactions.and Thanks much.

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rachelle neher
6/7/2022 05:01:00 pm

Hi Larry, Its been awhile, I hope you are doing well, and your health has been good. I hope you have been coping real well during these challenging times. Take care
Rachelle

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Irene
6/21/2012 12:49:51 pm

Just swapped treatments today. I feel so much better. Seriously, why don't more people get bodywork?

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rachelle neher
6/22/2012 02:23:30 am

It must be greed! and less value in one's quality of health.

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vancouver massage therapists link
9/17/2012 11:49:19 pm

I've always enjoyed reading your blog and this particular post was especially good. Thanks for sharing it.

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rachelle neher
9/18/2012 01:59:13 am

Thank you Vancouver, I appreciate youromments, So how did you get started? What modalities do you love doing?

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Kirt
1/16/2013 01:58:36 pm

Thousands of years of medicine don't lie. The reflexology treatment and massage Rachelle gave me last week has already made a difference. I felt relief in my hamstrings and had a warmth throughout my entire body immediately after the appointment. The fascia in my feet also loosened up and I have been able to run pain free.

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rachelle
1/17/2013 01:46:40 am

Thanks Kirt,
I am so excited that 1st treatment gave you instant relief. Now we have a further healing to go! See you soon.

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Marge
1/22/2013 01:38:18 am

Rachelle is a master at foot reflexology. I don't care what kind of tension I have, in a matter of minutes as she does her magic with my feet, my entire body and mind are transformed. If someone had merely told me this would be the case, I might have been skeptical, but having had the experience with Rachelle, I know that I get amazing results from her.

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Rachelle Neher
10/17/2014 06:16:08 am

Thanks Marge, Its always a joy to work on you and see the responses I get from doing reflexology on you and other modalities. Keep feeling good. ra

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Betsy
6/24/2015 07:20:41 am

Foot reflexology is amazing! I have experienced this with Rachelle multiple times. I don't pretend to understand how it works, but it brings me peace, release of tension, and a feeling of well-being. It is a WONDERFUL experience!

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rachelle neher
6/25/2015 07:18:33 am

Thanks Betsy, Hope to see you more often now that you are back in town. Foot reflexology is like getting a full body massage! And so relaxing!

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Melissa link
6/9/2018 04:54:30 pm

Good blog on foot reflexology . I'm always ticklish lol! But once I get slapped on my feet a few times In ok! Who doesnt LOVE a good foot massage ?! ❤

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Rachelle
6/10/2018 09:26:34 am

Melissa,
Thank you so much for finding my blog. If you are in the cleveland area, I invite you to enjoy and engage in an awesome foot reflexology treatment. I also use Kansa wand which you will find amazing with the complement of my hands! Keep tapping and enjoy!
Rachelle

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Ines
7/15/2018 05:41:02 am

My Reflexology Treatment with Rachelle gave me so much needed relief. I was able to walk properly right after and have had continued benefit all week. Thank you so much, Rachelle.

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rachelle
7/15/2018 07:32:23 am

Hi Ines, Thank you so much for sharing what effects you got from my treatment of foot reflexology! You can maintain good health by having this done frequently, at least once a month. Think of it as a tuneup- just like you give your car gas! It is like getting a complete body massage, and it does wonders for you! So Hope to be in touch soon.
Rachelle

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Joshua Bryan link
11/9/2018 08:22:26 pm

Great! Your Foot Reflexology tips is very helpful. thanks for share...

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rachelle
11/10/2018 03:04:05 pm

Hi Josh,
Thanks for checking out this blog, now all you need to do is go to a professional reflexologist and RELAX! It's an amazing healing modality, and I hope more people seek this out. Happy holidauy to you.
Rachelle @ Backinmotionmassage therapy.

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4/1/2020 02:26:29 am

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rachelle
4/2/2020 11:56:50 pm

Hi Peter, Thanks for stepping into this blog! If you are in the Cleveland area, i invite you to experience the joys and relaxation that foot reflexology gives.. Its like getting a full body massage, and you feel great afterwards, as I have witnessed after working on all my clients! So Thanks again for visiting my blog. Stay safe during this stressful and invigorating time depending how you experience this time off from the rat race! take care. Rachelle from back in Motion massage therapy.

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12/15/2020 10:42:55 pm

Hi Daniel,
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rachelle neher
6/7/2022 05:12:37 pm

Hi Gabe, Can't thank you enough for your response to my blog on foot reflexology is not a laughing matter! Foot reflexology is over 500 yrs from China, and people need to experience its positive healing effects and total relaxattion. Its awesome. So Thanks for writing.
Rachelle

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Thanks Grace for reaching out and checking out my blog. I really appreciate it. So sorry its taken me a while to respond to you. I just learned today how to respond! I guess Im a slow learner on the we department! hahha. If there are topics you would like to know in my healing work please contact me and I will see if I get inspired to write more! Thanks again.
Rachelle

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Hi Nick,
Thanks so much for responding to my blog. Its been a long time since I wrote a vblog, and ould like to write more. Have any ideas on what topics I could write about that dealing with massage therapy that offers so many different modalities? Please let me know what you are interested in. Thank you muchh. Sorry for the long delay.
Rachelle

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Hi Ian, Sorry its taken me so long to reply. I just learned how to reply to a blog. I had no idea how to reply to my web site. Not computer saavy! But, Im learning...slowly! Thanks for sharing my blog with others. I really appreciate it. When people learn about different healing modalities, it take the fear away for them to experience it. and it is a life changer! Thnaks again.
Rachelle

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Rachelle neher
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Hi Sayad,
Thanks for these words of affirmations! You inspire me! Thanks for responding.
Rachelle

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Hi Draw, I don't know know how you came up with this , You must be psychic! I do take many classes to learn during covid time, and I have to try to stay focused on what I am learning. Wearing out my brain cells! Thanks for responding.
Rachelle Neher

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Hi Siri,
Thanks for responding. I work very hard at what I do and everyone on work on has benefitted. and I use my creativity to try new things to help others and yes it is paying off! Thanks for your comment.
Rachelle Neher

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Hi Carl,
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Rachelle Neher

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rachelle Neher
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Hi Queen,
Thank you for responding and adding this great affirmation. Through my work, and volunteering service, I try to put myself forward to help others. So Thanks for adding this affirmation for me.
Rachelle Neher

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Hi Ant, How did you know I was an artist! I had my first art show
at a beautiful gallery at a rec center in Cleveland, and put my eclectic art out there for others to see and buy. It took courage and expense to do it, But I exhibited 55 different pieces of framed work and ceramic pieces of Primate heads for the garden! Not too many people came. because the center posted a sign closed for Covid! Crazy. So next time! You encour4age me to try it again. Thanks
Rachelle Neher

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rachlle neher
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Hi AET,
Thanks for reaching out! How did you know I was an articulate speaker, were you in one of my classes? I taught for many years,and I have given healing classes to others for self healing. That was a sell out! And everyone had so much fun learning about acupressure points on the body and how to find certain
points to get rid of certain conditions like stop migraine headaches, nausea, dizziness, backackes, etc! Quite fun! So, I need to get back to offering more classes since covid is quieting down a bit! No end in site. Thanks for contactying me.
Rachelle Neher

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rachelle neher
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So Ward, Were you at the Cuban band performance too, where I danced up a storm with injured knees?! I had a blast. and yes I used my arms and body and got into the Latino rhythms. I loved it. It felt so freeing after being cooped up in my home for 2 half years! I am a fire sign, and my free spirit allows me to express myself in many ways, and healing is the best expression I have! Thanks for writing me.
Rachelle Neher

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