SOME BASIC HISTORY

The earliest civilizations and indigenous cultures recognized the healing potential within each one of us.  Drawing from this age-old wisdom, modern reflexology builds upon this inner capacity for healing and wholeness.

There is some confusion about the true origin of reflexology, with roots reaching into many cultures around the world. Current history reveals that the techniques evolved from an earlier European system known as Zone Therapy and was introduced to America by three Medical Doctors who developed the current practice of reflexology in the 20th Century.  Reflexology is a powerful healing art and natural health science based on physical and neurological studies of the relationship between the currently mapped reflex areas (including but not limited to) the face, feet, hands and outer ears with the corresponding parts, systems and organs of the body.

Specific finger and thumb techniques, unique to the field of reflexology, are applied to these pressure maps (which are shaped much like the human body) on the face, feet, hands, and ears.  Studies have shown that reflexing these mapped areas can be highly effective in maintaining and improving health.  Facial Reflexology(SorensensistemTM) impacts the energy lines of the body (Meridians), the neural pathways of the face and the facial microvascular system.  Facial Reflexology has been pioneered by internationally recognized teacher, Lone Sorensen – her story from UK Reflexologist and colleague, Graham Sluter.