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Foot Reflexology Tennent Technique™ addresses all the systems of the body by employing a unique sequence of pressure applications to the hand and foot reflexology pressure points. The sequence of a reflexology treatment by JoAnn is designed to follow the natural pathways that the body utilizes when flushing toxins in order to heal naturally. JoAnn’s Technique of Foot Reflexology begins with the reflex pressure points that refer directly to the spine—the taproot—where nerves connect to, muscle, organ and gland. Then systematic pressure is applied to the reflexology pressure points that correspond to the anatomy in the head—moving and clearing energy channels through the sense organs in the specific direction that they drain. The reflexology treatment proceeds to the endocrine system, using gravity, with the intent of draining for the purposes of detoxification. Attention is then given to the reflexology pressure points of the reproductive system. Foot Reflexolog...

Foot pain, foot tenderness, and foot numbness may indicate an imbalance in one or more of the body’s systems related to the associated foot reflexology pressure points. A map of these associated foot reflexology pressure points may be found in foot reflexology charts. For example: foot pain in the sole of the foot may be associated with improper diet. A diet high in refined sugar may cause an imbalance in the endocrine system including the adrenal glands. Foot Reflexology is effective in addressing this type of foot pain. Similarly, foot reflexology can be effective in relieving foot pain related to imbalances including toxic exposure, emotional trauma, suppressed immunity and organ function, etc.  (See Reflexology Testimonials) Foot pain, whether or not associated with a foot injury, is a message from the body that deserves attention. Foot reflexology can help in deciphering the message, investigating the underlying cause, and treating the imbalance. ...

  Foot Reflexology Cured My Back Pain    IN 1984 I BADLY INJURED MY BACK. For the next three years I tried to rehabilitate and manage the pain in my back with many types of therapy. I finally made the decision to have back surgery. The nerve damage from the ruptured disc had spread down my leg and I had a case of drop foot. For the two years following surgery I was labeled 50 percent permanently disabled and I was still walking with a cane. I felt like I had tried everything when a massage therapist referred me to a European foot reflexologist, Ulla Meyherhof. After the first session I had regained about 60 percent of the feeling in my calf. I walked out of that session without the use of my cane. After about five months of regular reflexology sessions, the pain in my back diminished completely. Through the course of my foot reflexology treatments, my chronic digestive problems were addressed and my glaucoma was stabilized. Foot reflexology tre...

“I have been diagnosed with non Hodgkin’s cancer. Chemotherapy and drug treatments caused me to lose circulation in my feet. JoAnn has helped my body regain this. She has the ability to feel and sense anatomical changes in the body ... giving insight into tumors, cysts and other physical changes.” - Client Testimonial

Reflexology Certification Workshops Certification Course, Four Intensive Classes: September 15th,16th 22nd, and 23rd, Santa Cruz, CA. Sat. & Sun. September 15th and 16th. Sat. & Sun. September 22nd and 23rd. Before registering please call 831-423-6495 to schedule a phone consultation. Registration Deadline September 8th   Galleria Wellness Center 740 Front St. Suite 250 Santa Cruz, CA 95060   WORKSHOP DETAILS: The 20-hour Reflexology certification course curriculum includes… Class One: The art, science and history of reflexology, with hands-on training of the spine and skeletal system. Class Two: Review class one, with hands-on training of the organs and of the head Class Three: Review of classes one and two, with hands-on training of the endocrine system (hormonal balancing and lymphatic drainage) Class Four: Review of earlier classes, with hands-on training of the respiratory system, filters (heart, liver, spleen), digestiv...

  When foot pain, soreness, or numbness are present, a general foot massage feels relaxing and stimulates the circulation of the feet. However, even a good foot massage is not as direct or effective as a foot reflexology treatment. Your footprints and your handprints are your own unique identification. In hand and foot reflexology, the reflexology pressure points on your feet and hands represent your individual anatomy. Life sustaining energy courses throughout our bodies as electrical current, traveling along zones and meridians that end at pressure points in the feet and hands. The application of direct pressure to the reflex-zones or pressure points in the hands or feet, promotes a healing response (or reflex) in the corresponding anatomy. A reflexology treatment is a systematic application of direct pressure on specific reflexology pressure points. Every part of the anatomy is connected to the foot and is represented by a reflex-zone located on a s...

Reflexology Certification Workshops Certification Course, Four Intensive Classes: September 15th,16th 22nd, and 23rd, Santa Cruz, CA. Sat. & Sun. September 15th and 16th. Sat. & Sun. September 22nd and 23rd. Before registering please call 831-423-6495 to schedule a phone consultation. Registration Deadline September 8th   Galleria Wellness Center 740 Front St. Suite 250 Santa Cruz, CA 95060   WORKSHOP DETAILS: The 20-hour Reflexology certification course curriculum includes… Class One: The art, science and history of reflexology, with hands-on training of the spine and skeletal system. Class Two: Review class one, with hands-on training of the organs and of the head Class Three: Review of classes one and two, with hands-on training of the endocrine system (hormonal balancing and lymphatic drainage) Class Four: Review of earlier classes, with hands-on training of the respiratory system, filters (heart, liver, spleen), digestiv...

“As a result of a stroke, I was paralyzed on my left side. One aspect of my disability was being unable to lift my left toes and the front part of my foot, so that I could not walk. I can now move this foot, and I am no longer wheelchair bound.” -Client testimonial

Reflexology Certification Workshops Certification Course, Four Intensive Classes: September 15th,16th 22nd, and 23rd, Santa Cruz, CA. Sat. & Sun. September 15th and 16th. Sat. & Sun. September 22nd and 23rd. Before registering please call 831-423-6495 to schedule a phone consultation. Registration Deadline September 8th   Galleria Wellness Center 740 Front St. Suite 250 Santa Cruz, CA 95060   WORKSHOP DETAILS: The 20-hour Reflexology certification course curriculum includes… Class One: The art, science and history of reflexology, with hands-on training of the spine and skeletal system. Class Two: Review class one, with hands-on training of the organs and of the head Class Three: Review of classes one and two, with hands-on training of the endocrine system (hormonal balancing and lymphatic drainage) Class Four: Review of earlier classes, with hands-on training of the respiratory system, filter...

Foot Reflexology can be very beneficial for people with Diabetes. With numbness feet can be easily injured without awareness of foot pain. When the feet go numb, Foot Reflexology helps bring the feeling and circulation back. Foot Reflexology is not a cure, but including regular foot reflexology treatments into diabetic foot care can help to stabilize the symptoms. The sole of each foot and the palm of each hand, contain a reflexology map of the whole anatomy. Applying direct pressure to these specific points, may help the body heal itself by stimulating circulation, encouraging lymphatic drainage, assisting the elimination of toxins trapped in the tissues, and by bringing awareness to buried emotional stressors. The basic technique involves the use of the thumb and fingers to apply pressure to all of the reflexology pressure points. Reflexology treats the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual imbalances corresponding to all aspects of the human life. People...

Foot Reflexology Events and Courses Reflexology Certification Workshops Certification Course, Four Intensive Classes: Spring Course: April 25, 26th/May 2, 3rd, 2009, Aptos, CA Sat. & Sun April 25, 26th 10-3pm Sat. May 2, 10-3, Sun. May 3, 10-4pm Summer Course: Aug 29, 30th/Sep 5, 6th, 2009, Santa Cruz, CA Before registering please call 831-423-6495 to schedule a phone consultation. Registration Deadline April 20th. Download Registration Form Intro to Reflexology at UCSC: May 24th, 2009 To register go to www.ucscrecreation.com or call 831-459-2668 WORKSHOP DETAILS: The 20-hour Reflexology certification course curriculum includes: Class One: The art, science and history of reflexology, with hands-on training of the spine and skeletal system. Class Two: Review class one, with hands-on training of the organs and of the head Class Three: Review of classes one and two, with hands-on training of the endocrine system (hormonal balancing and lymphatic drainage) Class ...