<p><strong>FOUR STARS from Doody's Star Ratings™</strong></p><p><strong><em>The image of the whole person reflected in the feet</em></strong></p><p>Foot reflexology is now widely used to relieve symptoms of many disorders. Hanne Marquardt is a pioneer in teaching and practicing foot reflexology in Germany - many of today's practicing foot reflexologists were trained at her well-established teaching institution. This book, based on the best-selling fourth German edition, has been constantly reviewed and updated by the author, incorporating new findings and strategies as they evolved.</p><p>In many hand-drawn illustrations of the microsystem of the feet, the book introduces the principles and the practice of foot reflexology. It covers - the complete topography of zones - general treatment examples - specific applications and strategies on treatment combinations the book profits from the author's personal style and lengthy teaching experience.</p>

<p><strong>Part I General Principles</strong><br>1 Historical Development of Foot Treatments<br>2 Two Working Models for a Practical Approach to Reflexotherapy of the Feet<br>3 Basic Therapeutic Grips: Touching, Treating<br>4 Characteristics of Abnormal Zones; Limits of Dosage<br>5 Indications and Contraindications<br>6 Stabilization and Harmonization of the Autonomic Nervous System<br>7 Preparation for Treatment<br>8 Pain&mdash;Its Purpose and Significance<br>9 Limits of Determination of Zones in Writing<br>10 The Individual Groups of Zones<br><strong>Part II Practical Part</strong><br>11 The First Treatment as an Assessment<br>12 Performing the Follow-up and Final Treatments<br>13 Duration of and Intervals between Treatments<br>14 Reactions during Treatment Intervals<br>15 Right&ndash;Left Interchangeability of Zones of the Feet<br>16 Management and Treatment of Pain in Acute Situations<br>17 Therapeutic Support for Intensely Emotional Reactions<br>18 Treatment Combinations<br>19 Self-treatment and Orthotic Foot Devices<br>20 Diagnostic Possibilities and Limitations<br>21 Treatment Suggestions<br>22 Pregnancy and Birth<br>23 Treatment of Babies and Children<br><strong>Part III Special Topics and Further Developments</strong><br>24 Special Groups of Patients<br>25 Treatment of Scars with Reflexotherapy of the Feet<br>26 Zones of the Teeth and Their Energetic Interrelationships<br>27 Zones of the Pelvic Ligaments<br>28 Zones of the Face and Neck<br>29 Zones of the Lymphatic System<br>30 Interrelationships between Zones of the Feet and Meridians<br>31 Shared Practical Experience<br>32 Summary of the Method<br><strong>Part IV Appendix</strong><br>33 Authorized RTF Schools and Further Information<br>34 Figure Sources<br>35 Technical Terms<br>36 Bibliography<br>37 Index</p>