Pathologies Of The Feet Hands Outer Ears

 While in Western Pathology Classes in Acupuncture Collage, I constantly found myself exclaiming, ‘Reflexologists need to know this!‘  “Who knew that acupuncture school could send me back to Reflexology with more dedication than ever? I understand that Reflexologists and other natural health practitioners do not diagnose, but knowledge is power.”  – Lisa M. Chan, LAc, PhD. It seems, more than ever, Reflexologists are working closely with their Western and Eastern medicine counterparts.  With so many of the symptoms of disease appearing on the feet and hands, Bill Flocco has agreed to hold this pathology class. (Pathology = the study of disease) Anyone dealing with feet, hands and outer ears would benefit from knowing or reviewing some of the possible reasons that people have non-healing wounds, edema, swelling, shooting pains, structural irregularities, weakness, neuropathy, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel and repetitive disorders; or how diabetes, genetic disorders, DVT, MRSA, TB, AIDS, allergic reactions, cellulitis, phlebitis, lymphedema, syphilis, possible skin cancer, athletes foot, and how these may show up in, or impact feet, hands or outer ears. And, although Reflexologists and natural health practitioners do not diagnose, it can be valuable to learn when, and some ways of how, to refer clients to podiatrists, chiropractors, ERs, MDs and dermatologists.

Additionally, learn hands-on techniques and exercises to help with structural issues of the feet and hands, as well as when to glove up and mask up with your clients, and how to clear your session/treatment rooms and yourselves after working with sick or possibly contagious people.

August 13-14, 2016                     Saturday & Sunday                    10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Both Days

Location: 13315 W. Washington Blvd, LA, CA 90066 3rd Floor, TOT Room, near Lincoln Blvd, close to Marina del Rey, Free ground floor parking. Student lounge. Restaurants nearby. Ask for Hotel list.

Fee: $250 One month early, $275 thereafter. Refund 100% if cancellation by day prior to class. Thereafter, refund less $25. Or, fee may be applied to future class or transferred to another person. Class size limited.

Open to Beginners & Professionals

Receive: Document of attendance with class title, hours, school & teachers name, location.

CE Hours: 12 CE Hours for ARCB, ABMP, NCBTMB & Many States 

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Administrative Address for correspondence & phone calls

American Academy of Reflexology, Bill Flocco, Director, 12719 Sarah Street, Studio City, CA 91604

818 841-7741 AAReflex@aol.com www.AmericanAcademyofReflexology.com  

 

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This latest, completely revised, updated book by veteran Reflexology historian and trail blazer, Christine Issel, does just that. If you have her previous edition, other then the cover looking similar, inside, you would not recognize this new edition, it is that much different. With 165 new pages, and 18 Mini-Biographies of leaders in the field of Reflexology, from cover to cover, it is overflowing in each

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A One Page Abstract

The following Abstract appears at the beginning of the Research Study Published in 1993 for readers to gain a quick overview of the study to determine if they would like to look into reading the entire published study.

Randomized Controlled Study Of Premenstrual Symptoms
Treated with Ear, Hand, and Foot Reflexology
by Terry Oleson, Ph.D., and William S. Flocco

Objective: To determine whether reflexology therapy – the application of manual pressure to reflex points on the ears, hands, and feet that somatotopically correspond to specific areas of the body – can significantly reduce premenstrual symptoms compared to placebo treatment.

Methods: Thirty-five women who complained of previous distress with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) were randomly assigned to be treated by ear, hand, and foot reflexology or to receive placebo reflexology. All subjects completed a daily diary, which monitored 38 premenstrual symptoms on a four-point scale. Somatic and psychological indicators of premenstrual distress were recorded each day for 2 months before treatment, for 2 months during reflexology and for 2 months afterward. The reflexology sessions for both groups were provided by a trained reflexology therapist once a week for 8 weeks, and lasted 30 minutes each.

Results: Analysis of variance for repeated measures demonstrated a significantly greater decrease in premenstrual symptoms for the women given true reflexology treatment than for the women in the placebo group.

Conclusion: These clinical findings support the use of ear, hand and foot reflexology for the treatment of PMS. (ObstetGynecol 1993;82:906-11)

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Reflexology For Emphysema

A 55-year-old lady suffering from emphysema experiences dramatic relief from her symptoms and greater ease of breathing.

Emphysema is surprisingly prevalent among people who smoke pipes, cigars or cigarettes, those who live or work in highly polluted areas, such as around spores, herbicides and pesticides, factories with high air contaminants, or people who live in especially polluted urban centers.

Emphysema results from the breaking down of the little air pockets in the lungs, called alveoli, causing larger spaces. Lungs lose the capacity to take natural fluids or mucus up to the throat and out.  As this condition worsens, people with emphysema develop a cough, because of the fluid build up  in the lungs, the result of the lungs inability to expel the fluids naturally.

Reflexology is the natural health science of applying finger and thumb pressure, using specific techniques, to points found in the feet, hands and outer ears that correspond to reflex maps resembling a shape of the human body. By placing specific finger and thumb pressure on the lung reflexes of the feet, hands and ears, in a surprising number of cases people report relief of their lung related tensions and discomforts.

For Reflexology for emphysema, first go to your feet, lung reflexes are located, primarily, in the grooves on the top of your feet.  Place the tip of your thumb or index finger in each groove, and apply gentle pressure.

For Reflexology for emphysema, second go to your hands, lung reflexes are located, primarily, in the grooves on the back of your hands.  As in the feet, place the tip of your thumb or index finger in each groove, and apply gentle pressure.

For Reflexology for emphysema, third go to your ears, lung reflexes are located in the lower valley, the recessed area near your ear canal, merely by placing the tip of your index fingers against the part of the ear in the lower valley.  In effect, you will be gently applying pressure directly against the head bone.

It is recommend that you reflex each of these areas for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a day.

When you work on your lung reflexes, if you find tenderness in your feet, hands or ears, look at this tenderness as a gift and spend more time working on tender areas.  Frequently, the result is that people report feeling better in the related part of the body.

It is often recommended to drink an extra glass or two of water to help flush toxins out of the body. If conditions persist, it might be wise to see your primary health care provider.

Like the 55-year-old lady, you or those you work on can experience relief with Reflexology for emphysema.

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Reflexology For Vermont Flood Victims

On August 29th Hurricane Irene caused the worst flooding in over a century to small towns in upstate New York, and Southern and Central Vermont. The normal peaceful meandering rivers became ravaging flood waters within hours. Houses along these rivers quickly flooded and people were evacuated. The waters quickly receded within hours of the flood but left lingering damage.

I had the opportunity to provide reflexology services to 15 flood victims in Moretown, Vermont two weeks after the flood. Moretown is a small town along the Mad River, near Stowe Vermont. Many of the victims had immense flood damage to their homes or their properties and they also had harrowing stories of escaping from the flood waters.

Being a psychiatric nurse, I naturally honed into the mind-body connection, supporting their emotional being via the physical touch of reflexology.

I listened to their stories while working on the adrenal, pituitary, heart, kidney, liver and spinal reflexes of their feet. Since the majority of the clients had shallow breathing as the result of the trauma (several of the clients had to climb out of their kitchen windows in order to avoid drowning)…I worked on their lung and chest reflexes.

The clients relaxed, were calmer and some even began to express emotion. Mental Health Services had provided education and counseling to the town the previous week and all my clients were well-versed in the different stages of grieving.

Words can not fully express the experience of providing reflexology services to clients after a disaster. It was one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever had. I have never been so grateful for my reflexology training.See more at: www.americanacademyofreflexology.com

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* Water, food, shelter, clothes, bedding will be of top priority, as will First Aid and Medical Care. However, even if First Aid and medical workers become available, as we have seen in a number of major disasters, their numbers, depending on the severity and scope of the disaster, are only going to be able to help a limited number of people. Become self-reliant.

** In providing this information, this is not an endorsement or recommendation for any specific equipment, organization, or company. This is provided for educational purposes with the wish that you and your loved ones be safe, healthy, vibrant, and joyful. 

About Author:

Bill`s introduction to Reflexology might have started as a young boy. His mother went through many surgeries. She used today, Billy, would you rub my feet? Mama Flocci`s feet would feel better, and, the rest of her would feel better as well.

In 1982 Bill coined the word Ear Reflexology began pioneering the integration of Foot Hand Ear Reflexology, in so doing accelerating the popularization not only of Ear Reflexology, but also of Hand Reflexology at conferences and workshops around the world. More information please visit site www.americanacademyofreflexology.com

3-Day or 30-Day Emergency Preparedness

I went to an Emergency Preparedness workshop in the city where I live (Burbank, California,) where we were told that it is no longer the thinking of local government, police, fire and emergency services for people and their families to be prepared to be self sufficient for three days. They strongly suggested to be prepared for at least a month … a very sobering thought.

Three Day Emergency Disaster Preparedness Is Not Enough

Everyone knows the value of having an emergency kit in cars; some people are well prepared, some are not. Everyone knows the value of having an emergency kit in their home or apartment; some people are well prepared, some are not. But what about for massive emergency disasters?

Most people think,

• “It won’t happen to me.”
• “I’ll be taken care of by municipal services.”
• “It won’t be that long.”
• “I’ll get to it later.”

Since for many people, long term Emergency Preparedness is relatively new thinking, you will likely need to be creative in building your emergency plan, checklist, and materials.

Go back to the eNewsletter, 2. Checklists For Different Types Of Disasters.

Depending on different types of Emergency Disasters that might happen where you live or work – you can use them to help you and your loved ones become prepared.

In addition to what we have provided for you in that list of Emergency Preparedness Checklists, you might want to go to several other sources, such as your local city, your county/parish/provincial, and state government offices and/or websites.

 

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About Author:

Bill`s introduction to Reflexology might have started as a young boy. His mother went through many surgeries. She used today, Billy, would you rub my feet? Mama Flocci`s feet would feel better, and, the rest of her would feel better as well.

In 1982 Bill coined the word Ear Reflexology began pioneering the integration of Foot Hand Ear Reflexology, in so doing accelerating the popularization not only of Ear Reflexology, but also of Hand Reflexology at conferences and workshops around the world. More information please visit site www.americanacademyofreflexology.com

Intentionality & Visualization For The Healing Process

Extensive research has been conducted around the world scientifically documenting the power of intentionality and visualization by people like Wayne Dyer PBS, Larry Dossey MD, and reported by Lynne McTaggart and others. This experiential workshop emphasizes practical easy to use time proven Native American traditions as well as validated New Age approaches to increase the results you get when working on yourself, your loved ones and clients. Learn how to incorporate what you learn with Foot, Hand and Ear Reflexology. This class is about healing with intention, and technologies of intentionality and visualization. It is an introduction.

About Your Instructor – Lisa Chan started studying with Deepak Chopra in 1993, traveled as far as Siberia, Mongolia, Belize and Brazil, to study and witness miraculous healing that can not be explained by Western Science. Lisa is a graduate of Clearsight school of intuitive clairvoyance, completed six years of study at the Foundation for Shamanic Studies, four years of apprenticeship in psychic healing, years of work with a Chinese Qi Gong Master and is second degree Reiki. Besides being the Academy’s senior instructor in Los Angeles, Lisa has an “alternate private practice” in aura, chakra and space clearing as well as leading drumming circles, teaching shamanic journeying, doing shamanic healing and soul retrieval. Lisa also is a licensed Acupuncturist.


Lisa just published her long awaited wonderful Children’s Reflexology Coloring Book.

June 21-22, 2014     Sat & Sun     9:30 AM – 5 PM

Location:     13315 W. Washington Blvd, LA, CA 90066, 3rd Floor, TOT Room, near Lincoln Blvd, Marina del Rey. & LAX, Free ground floor parking. Student lounge. Restaurants nearby. Ask for Hotel list.

Fee:     $220 one month early, $240 thereafter. Refund 100% if cancellation by day prior to class. Thereafter, refund less $25. Or, fee may be applied to future class or transferred to another person. Class size limited.

Receive:     Document of attendance with class title, hours, school & teachers name, location.

CE Hours:14 CE Hours for ARCB, ABMP, NCBTMB & Many State

About Author:

Bill`s introduction to Reflexology might have started as a young boy. His mother went through many surgeries. She used today, Billy, would you rub my feet? Mama Flocci`s feet would feel better, and, the rest of her would feel better as well.

In 1982 Bill coined the word Ear Reflexology began pioneering the integration of Foot Hand Ear Reflexology, in so doing accelerating the popularization not only of Ear Reflexology, but also of Hand Reflexology at conferences and workshops around the world. More information please visit site www.americanacademyofreflexology.com

Round About: The Immune System. Are all chronic health problems caused by inflammation?

From Denmark–Round About: Immunity

Metamorphosis is a gentle type of Reflexology done on the feet, hands, and head addressing core imprints and patterns that developed prenatally and are held in the body’s cellular memory..

Is inflammation the underlying cause of most diseases?New research indicates that this is in fact the case. It is well established that atherosclerosis is an inflammatory process, not just caused by raised cholesterol/fatty diet as previously assumed. The same is most likely the case with conditions as different as Alzheimer’s, many muscle and joint pains, MS, rheumatic diseases, Chron’s disease, endometriosis, etc.Autoimmune diseases are becoming more and more common and allergies are on the rise.

You will learn many new techniques to work with and Balance The Immune System. An energy medicine perspective on the immune system What is inflammation and autoimmunity? What is allergy and intolerance? The tight coupling between immune system and digestion Important factors that disturb the immune system Updated foot reflex map for lymphatic and immune system organs How does tress affect the immune system? Nerve reflexology for the immune system Easy, precise sequence for lymphatic drainage via foot reflexes Introductory demonstration of organ massage of the intestines Vibration technique on feet for connective tissue to enhance cell communication New knowledge about inflammation and earthing Material An extensive fully illustrated workbook is included with the workshop.

Dorthe Krogsgaard and Peter Lund Frandsen have specialized in providing continuing education for reflexologists. Their centre called Touchpoint is a leading CPD-institution in Denmark. Dorthe and Peter have presented their workshops in many countries around the world and are now returning to the USA.For more information on Dorthe Krogsgaard and Peter Lund Frandsen and their teachings and background, check their website www.touchpoint.dk which also has several articles written by them in English.Don’t miss studying with these remarkable teachers

April 26-27, 2014    Saturday & Sunday    9:30 AM – 5 PM Both Days

Location:    13315 W. Washington Blvd, LA, CA 90066, 3rd Floor, TOT Room, near Lincoln Blvd, Marina del Rey, & LAX, Free ground floor parking. Student lounge. Restaurants nearby. Ask for Hotel list.

Fee:    $320by March 26th, $340 thereafter. Refund100% if cancellation by day prior to class. Thereafter, refund less $25. Or, fee may be applied to future class or transferred to another person. Class size limited.Prerequisite: * Beginning Foot Reflexology from a hands-on school.

Receive:     Document of attendance with class title, hours, school & teachers name, location.
CE Hours:14 CE Hours for ARCB, ABMP, NCBTMB & Many State

For more info: www.americanacademyofreflexology.com

Reflexology For Neck Pain& Range-of-Motion

A Burbank, California housewife we will call Merl, had a neck so stiff she had to turn her whole body to look either side.After three Reflexology Sessions and some Self-Help Reflexology, Merl regained full range-of-motion of her neck for the first time in twelve years.

This case of relief of pain and stiffness from Reflexology is dramatic only regarding the length of time Merl suffered.  It is quite common for people to report relief of neck pain within a few sessions of Reflexology.

The Flocco Method – Integrating Foot Hand Ear Reflexology is based on the   principle that in each of these three places - ears, hands and feet - you have a complete pressure map in a shape of the human body. When you put pressure with your fingers and thumbs on these Reflexology Maps, it is something like going to a wall and turning the light switch.  Although you are touching the light switch on the wall, the effect is seen on the light in the ceiling. So too, by properly refluxing the appropriate parts of the ears, hands and feet for the neck, relief of pain, stress, and range-of-motion issues, is often reported.

Over thirty years of working with feet, hands, and ears has shown that each is better for pain in different parts of the body.

Where to reflex first is called Priority Reflexing. For neck pain, go to the neck reflexes in the ears first, found above the ear lobes at the base of the hard cartilage, called the inner ridge. Hold between the pads of your fingers and thumbs with firm nurturing pressure.

Where to reflex first, second, and third is called Progression Reflexing. After reflexing the neck reflexes on the ears, progress to neck reflexes in the feet, located in the two-thirds of the toes closest to the feet, especially around the big toes.

Third progress to the neck reflexes in the hands, found in the two thirds of thefingers closest to the hands, especially around the thumbs. 

Start with lighter pressure between the softer surface tissues and harder deeper tissues, until the deeper tissue softens and invites you to work deeper.

Remember the importance of drinking extra water to flush out any toxins released while reflexing. For serious health conditions also remember the value of your primary health care provider.

And as you have seen with the Flocco Method – Integrating Foot Hand Ear Reflexologyrelief can literally be at your fingertips, and, you can use it anytime and anywhere. 

Until we chat again in our next article, like Merl,you too can learn how to give relief of neck pain through Reflexology.

BILL FLOCCO is Founder Director of The American Academy of Reflexology. Teaching The Integration of Foot Hand Ear Reflexology Since 1982. www.AmericanAcademyorReflexology.com (818) 841-7741

More information please visit site  www.americanacademyofreflexology.com.