Hanne Marquardt, a registered nurse, naturopath, and student of the reflexology pioneer Eunice Ingham, is the most well-known and experienced reflexologist in Europe today. The founder of 15 reflexology schools in Germany and abroad, she lectures on foot reflexology throughout the world. She lives in Germany.

Preface to the New Edition

Translator’s Preface to the First English Edition, 1983

Foreword to the First Edition, 1975, by Dr. Erich Rauch

Introduction

Part One - Theory

1 The History of Reflex Zone Therapy
2 The Zone Grid
3 The Concept of Reflex Zones
4 Review of the Reflex Zones of the Feet
5 Burdened Reflex Zones of the Foot
6 Symptomatic and Background Zones
7 Indications for Therapists and Laypeople
8 Contraindications

Part Two - Practical Application

9 Positioning the Patient
10 The Grip Sequence
11 The First Treatment
12 Treatment Sequence
13 Subsequent Treatments
14 Reactions
15 Using Background Zones: The Example of Headache Patients
16 Interpreting Stressed Reflex Zones
17 Duration of Treatment
18 Treatment Combinations
19 Feet and Hands
20 The “Right” Age for Reflex Zone Massage
21 Emollients and Foot Aids
22 Self-Treatment

Part Three - Case Histories

23 Treatment of Specific Ailments: Case Histories

Part Four - Indications

24 Using Treatment Indications
25 Indications for Reflex Zone Therapy

Notes

Bibliography

About the Author

Index

HEALTH / BODYWORK "Reflex Zone Therapy of the Feet is likely to be a welcomed addition to the library of every practitioner or serious student of this ancient art." --Donna J. Finando, L.Ac., L.M.T., coauthor of Trigger Point Therapy for Myofascial Pain Based on Hanne Marquardt's early training with Eunice Ingham and her many years of practical experience as a therapist and teacher, this authoritative manual describes the reflex zones of the feet in detail. With full-color illustrated maps as well as explanations of how these zones relate to the internal organs, Marquardt's guide to treating many common ailments such as migraine, sciatica, and bronchitis--both in others and oneself--has stood the test of time. This thoroughly revised edition contains completely new and enhanced color illustrations throughout as well as new case studies and an expanded list of ailments and treatments. Marquardt also includes new information on symptoms, massage techniques, treating babies and children, and recent discoveries in reflexology such as the solar plexus zone. Offering the latest information on the relationship between the foot and the human form, why the feet are treated and not the hands, and recognizing the healing signs of detoxification reactions, this updated edition provides a solid foundation for those just delving in to reflexology as well as an enriched reference for bodywork professionals. HANNE MARQUARDT, a registered nurse, naturopath, and student of the reflexology pioneer Eunice Ingham, is the most well-known and experienced reflexologist in Europe today. The founder of 15 reflexology schools in Germany and abroad, she lectures on foot reflexology throughout the world. She lives in Germany.