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BOOK PART 1
Theory chapters
The background of the author (at the back of the download version).
Disclaimer. Copyright, Photos, Facebook group, Workshops, Credits, etc.
Why I began studying the appearance of the feet. The history of foot reading so far.
The biological and physiological reasons why the health can be read on the surface of the feet
How the physical, mental and spiritual energies can be read on the feet. And how they all replicate and complement each other.
An overview of the following three chapters
Balancing the body, Connecting with clients, Clients with communication difficulties, Beyond the medical history, An aid to palpation, Working systemically, Working with colour.
A guide to techniques, Structuring a treatment, An overview of the whole person, Right-Left balance, Reading the 10 zones, The importance of the dorsal aspect.
Seeing the feet as a 3D microcosm of the body, Rethinking charts, For record keeping. Engaging with a client’s energy, The future of foot reading.
How to do a visual assessment of a client’s feet. What to look out for and how to record it.
How to take photos of the feet for your records.
Suggested guidelines for including foot reading within the context of your reflexology treatments without transgressing professional boundaries.
BOOK PART 2
Practical Chapters
How to use the knowledge in the following practical chapters on How to Foot Read.
What can be read about the client from the alignment of the feet at their initial presentation.
What the shape and structure of the feet tells us about the health and functioning of the musculoskeletal system in the body.
Reading the musculoskeletal health of the shoulder girdle, neck, and head on the metatarsal joints and toes
Reading the musculoskeletal health of all the toes in unison, and on the four smaller toes separately.
Many different types of lines are visible on the feet. What their length, depth, angle, and positioning tell us about various forms of stress at the reflexes.
Lines found over areas of the feet, not at specific reflexes.
What the underlying colour tones in the feet tell us about circulation, toxicity, oxygenation, and inflammation at the reflexes.
What the different textures of the epidermis layer of the skin tell us about the client’s hydration, nutrition, toxicity, and lymph flow
How the underlying texture beneath the epidermis tells us about the health of the cells, whether swollen or sunken.
What freckles and moles tell us about the reflexes on which they are sited in terms of nerve disturbances and also hereditary weaknesses.
How broken capillaries and swollen veins indicate problems with the cardiovascular system, both generally and in specific areas of the body.
What the appearance of the nails tells us about both the health of the client from the perspective of both orthodox medicine and reflexology.
How to read differences between the left and the right foot and what they tell us about the health and mental wellbeing of the client
What physical reactions such as cramping and twitching tell you, and how to read the client’s body language as well as the language of their feet.
How to read the feet to in order to help clients in all stages of reproductive health.
How the feet can be read according to The Chinese meridians & Five Elements, and how this can be compared to a reflexology foot reading. With Sharon Windle and Moss Arnold Arnold of Chi Medics
Using all that has been covered in the ebook so far in three client case studies.
Looking at methods of foot reading other than Visual Reflexology
The potential for foot reading to grow and develop in the coming years
A compilation of all the videos in the ebook chapters demonstrating techniques based on what we can see on the feet
Index Of Links, Videos, Images & Guides
(images listed are those other than the feet photos used for demonstrating how to foot read)
external links:
i. The visual reflexology study group on Facebook
ii. Louise Hay’s interpretation of the emotional significance of physical ailments
iii. The emotional connections of the chakras
iv. Facial reflexology
images:
i. Hand as map.
ii. Photo comparison of multiple pairs of feet.
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external links:
i. The biology of the cells in the feet
ii. The endocrine system in the skin cells
iii. Cellular memory
iv. The brain in the gut
images & guides:
Quick test: male ankles and fertility
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external links:
i. Introductory courses on counselling
ii. Relational reflexology blog on combining reflexology with counselling
iii. The foot chakra
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videos:
i. Jane Sheehan reading the personality on the feet.
ii. Guided meditation on the foot chakra
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images & guides:
i. List of reasons why clients don’t give us a full and accurate picture of their health.
videos:
i. Functional Reflexology for clients with leaning or communication difficulties.
ii. Reflex Lymph Drainage video
external links:
i. Precision reflexology (linking)
ii. Finger Free Reflexology (for working deeply into the muscles)
iii. A.R.T. (for spinal nerve points)
images & guides:
i. Diaphragm rocking
ii. ‘What every BODY is Saying’ book
videos:
i. Vertical Reflex Therapy
ii. Vagus nerve (Touchpoint)
external links:
i. 3D computer imaging of the human body
ii.Wikipedia on MRI
iii. Balancing Touch Charts
iv. Chinese handreading
v. Dermatoglyphic Multiple Intelligence Test
vi. Longer second toe (Morton’s Toe)
vii. Longer second toe & vitamin B deficiency
images & guides:
i. Balancing Touch reflex charts of the systems in the body
ii. X-ray of colon
iii. Eye leading the brain
iv. Thought process of the ‘wandering’ mind
v. Single palmar crease
vi. Papillary whorls
vii. Finger length tendencies
viii. Finger-Area of the brain connection
videos:
i. Using kinesthetic awareness the quieten the mind
ii. Vagus nerve (Touchpoint)
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images & guides:
i. First treatment record sheet including visual record
ii. How to position your client correctly before reading their feet
iii. Specific things to look out for on the feet – Guide
videos:
i. Yvonne Owen’s video of foot trembling during energetic connection to adrenal gland.
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images & guides:
i. Victorian photo of plaster cast of shoe and non shoe wearing feet
ii. Photo of multiple different feet
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external links:
i. Structural Reflexology
ii. Pelvis-jaw connection
iii. Working on the jaw reflex to help prepare the pelvis for labour
iv. Link to video for reflex sciatica routine
images & guides:
i. Leg muscles.
ii. The A frame of the skeleton
videos:
i. Kinetic chains starting in the feet
ii. Technique for inverted foot
external links:
i.Orthopedic reflexology
ii. Balancing touch anatomical system charts
ii. The Stone Institute charts
images & guides:
i. The Stone Institute anatomical system charts
ii. The muscles of the trunk
iii. Pelvic rotation
iv. The three arches of the feet
v. Three types of medial latitudinal arches
vi. The abductor hallucis muscle at medial edge of foot
vii. Classic spinal curvatures in body
videos:
i. Stretch for tight lower back reflexes
ii. Pelvic floor working technique
iii. Metatarsal stretch technique
iv. Plantar fasciitis foot massage
external links:
i. Morton’s neuroma
images & guides:
i. X-Ray of heel wearing and non heel wearing feet skeletons
ii. Metatarsal joints & skeleton of shoulder girdle & neck area
iii. Rotation, tilt, and flexion of the skull
videos:
i. Hallux twist technique
ii. Neck reflex stretch technique
external links:
i. Kevin & Barbara Kunz
ii. Wikipedia on proprioception (kinesthesia)
ii. Facebook page for Chris Stormer (reading the spiritual energy on the feet)
images & guides:
i. Common toe deformities
ii. Emotional connections of each toe
videos:
i. Technique for toes dorsiflexing
ii. Kevin Kunz video for longer second toe
iii. Brazilian toe technique
external links:
i. Dr. Carol Samuels – Nerve Reflexology
ii. A.R.T. Anthony Porter
iii. Precision reflexology
iv. Craniosacral Reflexology
v. Mauricio Kruchik foot reading book
images & guides:
i. ‘Aristotle’ quote about lines on the feet
ii. Nerve reflexes leaving the spine chart
iii. Lobes of the brain
videos:
i. Stretching out the Achilles tendon technique
external links
i.Foot glyphology – combining sclerology and iridology with the lines on the feet
ii. Multiple glyphology assessments – blog
iii. Dermatoglyphics/Chirology – the scientific analysis of lines on the hands
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external links:
i. Chronic inflammation
ii. Adrenal gland & inflammation
iii. Bilirubin
iv. Acrocyanosis
v. Purpura
vi. Bruising and medical conditions
images & guides:
i. Section on reading COVID-19 on the feet.
ii. Emotional connections of each toe
videos:
i. Technique for toe separation
ii. Kevin Kunz video for longer second toe
iii. Brazilian toe technique
external links:
i. Essential Fatty Acids
ii. Enzyme supplements
ii. Scleroderma
v. Excessive thickening of the skin
v. The cerebellum
vi. Candida bacteria
vii. Psoriasis, Eczema, Shingles, Keloid scars
images & guides:
i. Lymphatic system in the body
ii. Emotional connections of each toe
iii. Spinal vertebrae and the nerves leaving from them
iv. Working in the presence of skin conditions
videos:
i. Technique for hallux twist
external links:
i. Medical conditions affecting underlying tissue
ii. Free counselling training courses
iii. Lymphodema
iv. RLD reflex lymph drainage method
v. Rebounding – mini trampolines
vi. Hyperthyroidism – blue swelling
vii. Symptoms of lipodema
viii. Instagram link to lipodema & reflexology specialist
ix. Piezogenic papules (small round swellings at ankle)
x. HPA: hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenal axis
xi. Connection between asthma & sinuses
xii. Connection between brain temperature & sinuses
xiii. Irritable Bladder Condition
xiii. Jeni Tribe, Maternity reflexology
xiv. Benefits of foot massage/reflexology for gout
xv. Ganglion cysts, Plantar fibroma
xvi. Karen Windsor – reflexology & lipodema
images & guides:
i. Emotional connections to areas of the body
ii. Area where lymph accumulates between tibia & fibula at the ankle
iii.Tightness in large latitudinal tendon of foot.
videos:
i. Link to Touchpoint video for the colon
ii. Technique for congested colon
external links
i. Melanocytes
ii. Types of moles
iii. Connection between neurons & melanocytes
iv. Inge Dougan’s book on reflexology & meridians
v. Chi Medics
vi. Genetics and the emotions – study
vi. Genetics and anxiety
viii. Trigeminal neuralgia
ix. Vitamins and the nervous system
images & guides:
i. Changes in cancerous moles
ii. Kidney & Bladder meridians in the feet
iii. Emotional centres in the body
iv. Conception mark on the foot
videos:
i. Technique for linking freckles
external links:
i. Peripheral vascular disease & symptoms
ii. The kidneys and blood pressure
iii. Trial: Reflexology for HBP
iv. Low blood pressure
v. Deep vein thrombosis
vi. Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)
vii. Phlebitis
ix. Hemosiderin & Petechiae
images & guides:
i. Similarities between the dorsal blood vessels and those in the body
ii. Signs of CVI in the feet & ankles
iii.Venousflexor pump in the foot
iv. Kidney meridian point 1
videos:
i. Diaphragm rocking and foot pumping techniques
external links:
i. Biotin
ii. Vegan & vegetarian nutrition websites
iii. Lynne Booth VRT
iv. Connection between nails & hair
v. Traditional Chinese medicine and nails
vi. Nail varnish colours & personality, mood.
vii. Analysis of the personality through nail shape
images & guides:
i. Liver point for low iron
videos:
i. Nail rubbing
external links:
i. Traditional Chinese Medicine and reflexology
ii. Ayurvedic Medicine and reflexology
iii. Four Element Medicine and reflexology
iv. Left-Right brain lobe function
v. Left-Right brain lobe connectivity
vi. Limbic reflexology
vii. Neurophysiology of the chakras
viii. Pauline Willis Reflexology & colour therapy
ix. Five horizontal zones
x. Yin/Yang & the two lobes of the brain
images & guides:
i. The two lobes of the brain
ii. Decussation of the nerves from brain to body
iii. Chakra/nerve plexus placements on spine and foot
iv. The transverse zones
v. Yin/Yang
videos:
i. Balancing techniques (inc. nerve plexuses/chakras)
ii. Ted talk on left-right brain lobe function
external links:
i. Butyenko breathing
images & guides:
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videos:
i. Breathing techniques
external links:
i. Association of Reproductive Reflexologists
ii. Osteopathy & pelvic alignment
iii. Nutrition & fertility
iv. Inflammation & fertility
v. The liver and reproduction
vi. Emotional connection to miscarriage
vii. Emotions stored in the hips & pelvis
viii. Health issues specific to pregnancy
ix. Pelvic girdle pain & Preeclampsia
images & guides:
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videos:
i. For ankle inversion
ii. Ankle & leg rotation during pregnancy
external links:
i. Chi Medics
ii. Moss Arnold’s Reading Chi on the Feet chart
iii. Moss Arnold’s A&P through the Feet charts
images & guides:
i. Yin & Yang Chi & Meridians
ii. Lower & Upper Limb Meridians
iii. Respective toes: Elements, Phases, Meridians
iv. Toes and TCM, and the Four Elements of Life
v. Foot illustration
videos:
i. Chi Medics pressure
external links:
ii. Post-weaning depression
ii. Unicornuate uterus
images & guides:
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videos:
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external links:
i. ‘Fantastic Feet’ book
ii. ‘Moving the Energy’ book
iii. ‘A New Reflexology’ book
iv. ‘Reading Toes’ book
v. The four elements
vi. ‘Foot Analysis’ book
vii. ‘Foot Reading’ book
vii. ‘The Language of the Feet’ book
images & guides:
i. Toe Reading chart
ii. The four/five elements on the feet
iii. The chakras on the feet
iv. Foot reading grid
videos:
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external links:
i. medical studies into fingertip whorls
ii. chinese hand reading
iii .Dermatoglypic Multiple Intelligence Test
iv. genetic connection to a longer second toe
v. clinical study into longer second toe and vitamin deficiency
images & guides:
i. single palmar crease
ii. types of fingerprint whorls
iii. finger length tendencies
iv. connection between the fingers and function of the brain according to DMIT
v. ‘Greek’ or longer second toe
videos:
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videos only: all the technique videos in the ebook