Reflexology for Beginners: Healing Through Foot Massage of Pressure Points
Author: David Vennells
Reflexology: A Health-Promoting Massage Therapy that Anyone can Practice
A good foot massage is one of life's most satisfying pleasures. With a little bit of knowledge, it can also be one of the easiest and least invasive methods for treating specific ailments and promoting overall wellness.
By concentrating on the basics, Reflexology for Beginners allows anyone to practice and enjoy reflexology as quickly and easily as possible. The author's goal is, simply, to give you the power to effectively serve the health needs of yourself and others through this well-respected complementary therapy. Included in these pages are:
Over forty illustrations of techniques and pressure points Step-by-step instructions for beginning and full treatmentsThe fascinating history of reflexologyMental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of healingPreviously unpublished informationSeveral illustrative case histories
Author Biography: David Vennells (Manchester, England) is a Reiki practitioner and teacher. He first experienced Reiki after suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for four years. In a very short time Reiki greatly improved his mental and physical condition and general quality of life.
Library Journal
Llewellyn's "For Beginners" series aims to return the power of healing techniques to the people. Vennells has already written two volumes in the series, Bach Flower Remedies for Beginners and Reiki for Beginners. He experienced these therapies first as a patient, working to heal his chronic fatigue syndrome; he then became a practitioner and teacher. The current book discusses reflex locations, techniques, treatment sessions, and advice for the practitioner. There are over 40 line drawings, accompanied by clear directions. Vennells offers a philosophy of illness and healing cultivated in a Buddhist perspective. The only real drawback is the lack of stories to illustrate the author's points; the chapter titled "Case Studies" contains more testimonials and letters of encouragement from practitioners than true case studies. For large public libraries with extensive alternative health collections. Elizabeth C. Stewart, Portland, ME Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
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