Reflexology means the application of specific pressures to the reflex points in the feet, hands, and ears. It is based on the premise that there are reflex areas, zones, and meridians in the feet, hands and ears that correspond to all organs, glands, systems, and parts of the human body. Reflexology works through the nervous system.
Scope of Practice
Reflexologists work from the ankles distally to the toes, from the wrists distally to the fingers, and around the surfaces or the outer ear, applying the American standard techniques of, but not limited to, thumb and finger walking with the fingers and thumbs. Reflexology is applied to a fully clothed person, only the shoes and socks are removed, without the use of mechanical devices or lubricants.
A Reflexologist may not diagnose, prognosticate, treat for specific conditions or illness, recommend over-the-counter medications, vitamins or herbs, and may not prescribe, change, or otherwise adjust prescription medications.
“Reflexologist” means a person who uses special pressure techniques on the reflexes of the human feet, hands, and ears; one who has studied the principles of Reflexology, anatomy, and physiology generally included in a regular course of study and who has received an 200-hour certificate or diploma of education in reflexology or certification through a national, independent non-profit reflexology certification board. |
