The Basics of Reflexology
A gentle beginner’s guide to relaxation, balance & wellbeing, my new e-book.
Whether you’re curious about reflexology or would like a few simple techniques to use at home, this guide is written to feel like a calm introduction, not a textbook. It brings together the basics I’ve found most helpful for beginners over more than 20 years of practice. You can read it from start to finish, or simply turn to the section you need on a particular day.
What’s inside
- What reflexology is, and how the foot and hand reflex maps are traditionally used
- What a session should feel like, and why people choose reflexology
- Safety guidance: when to pause, and when to check with a doctor or midwife first
- A beginner-friendly tour of the foot: the toes, ball and arch
- Three calming reflex areas, and a 10-minute foot routine you can do at home
- Hand reflexology: four simple techniques and a 5-minute hand routine
- Quick, desk-friendly techniques for busy days
- Foot and hand reflexology charts for easy reference
Who it’s for
Anyone new to reflexology who would like to bring gentle touch into their self-care, whether that’s after a busy day, before bed, at your desk or with someone you care for. No experience is needed. The routines are deliberately short, so they’re easy to fit into real life.
“Start gently. Notice how the person feels. And remember that a few calm minutes can be worthwhile in their own right.”
From The Basics of Reflexology
About the author
I’m Madeleine Quinn Cronin, a qualified Reflexology and Bio-Energy therapist working from my clinic in Tuam, Co. Galway. I’ve been practising since 2004, and I have advanced training in pregnancy, mother & baby and fertility reflexology. I also run Baby Reflexology and Massage classes, where I teach parents simple techniques to use at home.
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Reflexology is a complementary wellbeing practice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure illness, and it should not replace medical advice or treatment.
