Facial Reflexology Experiences

Case Studies

1. Today I was introduced to a man in a wheelchair and the first thing I noticed was how clenched and turned his right hand was. I asked him if he could open his clenched hand at all. He showed me in a most awkward way and he seemed to have to strain to do so. I then asked permission to touch the side of his face and worked on the right temple area which he loved, and whilst doing so we noticed his right hand was slowly softening and partially opening. I then worked the forehead arm zone. After only few minutes, his hand seemed even more open and when I asked him to open the fingers - amazingly, he was able to open the hand without having to move his shoulder up towards his ear and throw his arm out sideways as he had done the first couple of times. He himself noticed the ease of movement. I too couldn't believe the power of so little face work.

He was smiling and laughing. He had had meningitis as a young boy and has been in a chair since.

First Sydney course attendees

2. Male client last night - after the massage I asked him to let me practice on facial reflex. Stomach was biggest deposit; also balanced the stomach plexis. At end of treatment he said he found it very difficult to open his eyes; it was as if they just didn't want them to open. He is a sensitive to touch person anyway. He said he didn't know where he went but was aware of most vivid colours and dreams during treatment, which he loved. Eventually he went home after a couple of glasses of water.

Lone Sorenson demonstrating Facial Reflexology

3. Male client late today; quite severe oedema , especially in the left leg. Deepest deposit in chin/hormonal area (had prostate removed early last year from cancer and lymph nodes removed from groin). After full facial reflexology including additionals of balancing NP hormones, plexis, and points for circulation from Marie's book - very noticeable difference in swelling of legs and feet. Finished with lymphatic drainage on feet and even more difference in swelling of calves, skin colour and texture.

Peta Butson 12/6/08

Case Study

Reflexologist: David Henry
282 Laurel Creek Drive
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Phone: 828.685.9985 Cell: 828.778.9985
Email:
October 6, 2009 to December 16,2009
Gender: Female
Age: 58

Occupation:

Computer Technician - Real Estate Broker - Website Design/SEO

Symptoms:

Pain in lower leg and feet - calcification at proximal calcaneus - sensitivity in the Gastrocnemius muscle. There is a thick congestion that accumulates around the proximal calcaneus - lateral and medial to the achilles tendon. The congestion is firm but can be manipulated and disperses after repeated foot reflexology. She says her "calf muscles" are usually tender to the touch. Client says that she feels that her overweight condition contributes to her sensitive feet and lower leg problems. Also what she characterizes as peri-menopausal symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats and insomnia.

Notes:

Client has seen a Doctor of Oriental Medicine on 4 occasions for acupuncture The doctor says she has "limited chi in the Spleen Meridian" and that her Gall Bladder "does not produce". The congestion in her feet diminished during these sessions but returned when she elected to discontinue her acupuncture treatments - an economic decision.

Treatment Plan:

Largest deposit: Stomach
Seven steps with the following focus areas:
Step 4 - Focus on the sensory organ zones: Mouth & Lips
Step 5 Focus on somatic zones for lower leg and feet
Additional between Step 6 & Step 7
NP Balancing -- Stomach-Plexus Balancing - all points for anxiety
Nerve Points: Foot 34, 461
Nerve Points: Ankle 107,347
Nerve Points: Leg 6,360

Session Date:

October 30,2009

First Treatment:

Session Date:

Nov 6, 2009

Session Feedback:

Client slept throughout the last session. She says she felt totally relaxed and rejuvenated after the session. She went to bed earlier in the evening than normal and slept later the next day. There was no pain in her feet when she awoke.

Second Treatment Same session:

Seven steps with the following focus areas:
Step 4 - Focus on the sensory organ zones: Mouth & Lips
Step 5 Focus on somatic zones for lower leg and feet

Case Study: Anxiety and Depression

After reading an article on Facial Reflexology, X contacted me for a series of Facial Reflexology sessions. X is a 50 year old female who has been suffering from anxiety, panic attacks and depression for 14 years. Since the death of her mother two years ago the anxiety has become more severe as she has been plagued by bad dreams and emerging memories of a difficult childhood.

X is unable to work and her panic attacks cause her to feel nauseous, break into a sweat and she feels her 'heart beating in her ears'. She finds it impossible to be in enclosed spaces such as shopping centres and often bursts into tears for no particular reason. The anxiety sits in her stomach like a 'big black thing.'

Other health issues:
- Extremely overweight
- Heavy smoker
- Severe weeping eczema on her forearms for past 5 years
- Some allergies
- Slightly underactive thyroid

Medication:

Antidepressant

Current treatment:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Treatment:

Treatments were weekly and I followed the same procedure for the first 5 sessions. The largest deposit was located in the lung reflexes of the face which is not surprising given her smoking history and skin problems (skin relates to the lungs in TCM). The treatment protocol in Facial Reflexology is always based on the location of the biggest deposit. This means that the lungs and colon received additional stimulation and the balance work related to those organs. Nerve points for the lungs and skin are also treated as were points on her face and ears for anxiety and depression. I finished the session with some foot reflexology of the nervous and lymphatic systems.

Results:

At the second session she reported having been less anxious all week and that she had not had any panic attacks (two per week was usual for her). At the third session she was feeling so much better and had even been able to remain in a shopping centre without feeling nauseous or having an urge to flee. No panic attacks and no tears that week. The skin on her arms was showing improvement. At the fourth session her improvement continued. Still no panic attacks, some low level anxiety but she was now so happy with reflexology that she had booked into a reflexology course. She had also decided to attend a weekend Journey Intensive (facilitated by founder of this work Brandon Bays) to address the emotional trauma from her childhood. At the fifth session her skin showed significant improvement - the inflammation was fading, less itching and the open weeping areas were healing; no panic attacks; she was bravely dealing with the painful memories that were emerging from the Journeywork.

Six Months Later:

X has continued to come for reflexology treatment, now every second week if she can. Her arms are free of eczema, she no longer has panic attacks and she has given up smoking. She now sees the psychologist monthly instead of weekly and although she has ups and downs with depression and anxiety, these symptoms are much more manageable and there is a clear connection between their presence and the work she is doing on clearing the issues from her past.

Sue Ehinger, 2010