Since practicing I have been largely influenced by the following approaches below which have built my Reflexology tool box significantly. I layer my treatments based on my consultation with you and what you are presenting or requiring.  

Moss Arnold's Chi medics work.

He developed the 'anatomical reflection theory' that brings an even more accurate way of working, to access an imbalance very specifically and accurately with even more thorough understanding of the feet and how the feet work. 

I have varying pressures and holds in order to create balance through this very effective method. 

Reflexology can make treatments more precise for your condition using this  'Zone mapping'. It can also identify the different systems of the body. 

Imagine the arch and heel area making up the lower pelvis and the thigh (Femur) bone. These bones are reflected in the feet where the arch and heel area are. where we bend at the groin, (groin line). This calcaneous bone is a curved just as it is on the body, taking the reflexes of the lower abdomen.

VERTICAL REFLEXOLOGY

Lynne Booth developed Vertical Reflexology using precise massage and movement and weight bearing techniques. Having worked with famous athletes it is thought she can a 'possible extra 1% in performance which makes the difference between winning and losing'.

It is said that 50% of all health problems are related to spinal disorders or misalignment, not just simply manifested through back problems. Lynne booth's method methods provide advanced techniques to stimulate neural pathways and incorporates zonal triggers. She has produced a simplified chart, based on nerve Reflexology, where parts of the body are supplied by different sets of nerves and these nerves stem from various parts of the spinal cord. Her work has created short, effective ways that Reflexologists can incorporate into the practice or provide first aid for disorders out of balance and perhaps even more importantly simple techniques that can be taught to the lay person for them to self treat at any time. the people she has helped ranges from elderly to Professional footballers who can be seen using her technique when in action to support themselves. 

Reflexology is a powerful and therapeutic complementary therapy that supports allopathic interventions.

Sally Kay

Structural Reflexology by Geraldine Villeneuve

Encouraging movement in feet. once we get our foundation corrected our upper body can readjust and resume integrity.  

Theory of crystalline deposits

Many Reflexologists believe that if the bodies metabolism is not working properly then waste products, such as uric acid and excess calcium, are deposited in the hands and feet. Reflexology can disperse these. 

Nerve ending theory

There are thousands upon thousands of touch receptors and nerve endings in the feet and hands with connections to many parts of the body. The amazing results and signs achieved through Reflexology is thus explained that stimulation of these nerve endings results in responses elsewhere. 

Carol Samuel

Relaxation is so important

Has proven affirmatively in her doctorial thesis to not undermine the importance of that Reflexology in producing a state of relaxation.

Face Reflexology

The face is multi map faceted and provides a perfect way to tap into the cranial nerves including the exciting and fascinating new addition to the Autonomic Nervous system, the vagus nerve. 

Reflexology deals with the principle that there are reflex areas in the feet and hands which correspond to all of the glands, organs and parts of the body. Stimulating these reflexes properly can help many health problems in a natural way, a type of preventative maintenance. 

In a Cochrane Collaboration review, reflexology is defined as follows: "Reflexology is gentle manipulation or pressing on certain parts of the foot to produce an effect elsewhere in the body."

The Australian Government's Department of Health define reflexology as "a system of applying pressure, usually to the feet, which practitioners believe stimulates energy and releases 'blockages' in specific areas that cause pain or illness.

Eunice Ingham is the pioneer who researched and developed Foot Reflexology. The Ingham Method® of Reflexology is used primarily for relaxing tension, which suggests congestion or tension in any part of the foot is mirrored in the corresponding part of the body. Doctors agree that over 75% of our health problems can be linked to nervous stress and tension. Reflexology improves nerve and blood supply, and helps nature to normalize.

Dr William Fitzgerald developed 'Zone therapy' who was pioneering in translating the reflex areas on the feet and hands were linked to other areas and organs of the body within the same zone for modern Reflexology.  

Vast anecdotal positive results Reflexology has exploded and further developed theoretically with some funded scientific methodology. There are inherent difficulties with scientifically controlling variables and Reflexology certainly needs more research, with it becoming even more accepted in medical Professions for it's positive effects. Furthermore most people who have tried it certainly enjoy it and most research studies do support the benefit of enhanced relaxation which we do know is a pre-requisite for healing. There has been a whole host of further work remaining mostly consistent with Ingham's theory,

Dien Chan Zone The following information has been adapted from www.dienchanzone.com

TCM

6 Accupuncture points on face are based on the Eastern Theory 12 meridians and extra two being Ying and Yang. and 5 element system which is the starting point of the meridian system.  the other 12 travel to the extremities. 

6 Meridian = arms

6 Meridians = legs