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The ARCB
has defined Reflexology for
legislative purposes as:
"Reflexology is a non-invasive,
complementary modality involving
thumb and finger techniques to
apply alternating pressure to
reflexes shown on reflex maps of
the body located on the feet,
hands, and outer ears."
The
Reflexology Association of
America's definition is:
"A
Non-invasive complementary
modality involving the use of
alternating pressure applied to
the reflexes within the reflex
maps of the body located on the
feet, hands and outer ears."
Below are several legal definitions of Reflexology to indicate its
difference from Massage Therapy. All support, with slight changes in wording, a similar
concept.
North Dakota State Law (Chapter 43-49-01)
Reflexology is the application of specific pressure by the use of the
practitioner's hands, thumb, and fingers to reflex points in the client's hands, feet, or
ears using alternating pressure, and such techniques as thumb walking, finger walking,
hook and back up, and rotation on a reflex.
Maine State Law (Chapter 403-14307.2)
(Where Reflexology is Exempt to the Massage Law)
This chapter does not apply to the activities and services of individuals
who practice other forms of tissue work exclusive of massage therapy, such as Rolfing,
Trager, Reflexology..., if those practitioners do not use the title 'massage therapist,'
unless they choose to meet the requirements of this chapter.
Henderson, Nevada Municipal Code (4.06.1926)
Reflexology is the application of specific pressure by the use of the
practitioner's hands, thumb, and fingers to reflex points in the client's hands, feet, or
ears using alternating pressure, and such techniques as thumb walking, finger walking,
hook and back up, and rotation on a reflex.
American Reflexology Certification Board
(A national, non-profit, independent Reflexology certification testing agency)
Foot and hand Reflexology is a scientific art based on the premise that
there are zones and reflex areas in the feet and hands which correspond to all body parts.
The physical act of applying specific pressures using thumb, finger and hand techniques
result in stress reduction which causes a physiological change in the body.
Another definition that distinguishes
reflexology from acupressure is:
Reflexology is the application of, specific pressure by the use of the
practitioner's hand, thumb and fingers to a reflex map resembling the human body,
which is believed to exist on the extremities.
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