The Reflexology Atlas

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1. Boudica on February 1st, 2012 7:21 PM
   72 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

   
   Wow, What a Book!, May 16, 2006

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   Boudica (Ohio USA) –

   This review is from: The Reflexology Atlas (Paperback)

   First, the presentation. Large format – 13×10 on glossy paper, card cover. Nice. Flipping through the pages, there are numerous illustrations or photos on just about every page. Closer examination reveals how-to photos and detailed diagrams of the material that is being discussed on each page.

   So, the book has lots of pictures, but once you get into the material covered, you will understand why this becomes critical. The book is a good “how-to” book on the practice of Reflexology.

   The book is written by two German doctors, once of whom is a physical therapist and specializes in reflexology and the other is not just a doctor but also a medical scientific editor specializing in natural healing methods as well as other general medicines. So the book is written by not just practitioners but medical doctors using these techniques in their everyday practices.

   As you go through the book, there is much information here. This is where the illustrations and photos come into play. It is sooo clear, so easy to identify and very well laid out. The whole book is put together this way, making it easy even for the beginner to understand not only the concepts, but also how it works. There are figures that are “zoned” with overlays so you can see how this system works.

   But there is much more information in here. The book also shows how to work on hands, ears and head. Again, great pictures, very good instructions and well thought out and presented. The book also discusses Shiatsu. Shiatsu is a massage therapy that uses “finger pressure”. It also includes stretching and movement.

   If you are familiar with Reflexology and want to know more, this book will provide all you need to know. It is also a good study book for those who want to learn this healing modality. So back to my original impression of the book… Wow, what a book! boudica

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2. Monica Poling "OnceWritten.com" on February 1st, 2012 7:44 PM
   44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

   
   A Great Book, July 16, 2006

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   Monica Poling “OnceWritten.com” (Los Angeles, CA) –
   
     

   This review is from: The Reflexology Atlas (Paperback)

   Broken down into the most basic principles, reflexology is the practice of dividing the body into zones, which can then be mapped onto hands, feet, head, or ears. So for example if your head is giving you trouble, proper attention to the corresponding point of your big toe will help to restore the area’s natural energies, promoting a return to normal health.

   Now that I’ve completely oversimplified this ancient practice, if the idea of self-healing has appeal, THE REFLEXOLOGY ATLAS is a fabulous book to add to your collection.

   This soft-cover, coffee-table-size book is delightfully easy to use. Not only is it chock full of great photos, it is filled with helpful text as well. Broken down into various chapters, including the reflexologies of the hands, feet, head and ears, the book gives lots of great maps as to exactly what zone of the body corresponds to the reflexology zones. A chapter is also included highlighting the most basic components of Shiatsu massage. The final chapter deals with specific ailments, and a treatment course that can help alleviate some of these symptoms.

   The liberal use of photos in this book is really what makes it so incredible. The images not only show where the correct zones are, but also demonstrate specifics in how to apply pressure and massage, and include the necessary right and wrong photos.

   In fact this book is so full of great images that it is tempting to skip the text, and just use each picture as the guide. However, lots of great information is imparted in the text as well, making the reading as interesting as the skimming.

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3. Kristen S. Anderson ""Readster"" on February 1st, 2012 8:29 PM
   24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

   
   Great Overview of Reflexology, January 21, 2008

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   Kristen S. Anderson “”Readster”" (Windsor, CA USA) –
   
     

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   This review is from: The Reflexology Atlas (Hardcover)

   Here is one of the best overviews I have seen explaining reflexology using the hands, feet, ear and head as well as a section on Shiatsu. The book is beautifully done and could be used as a gift, with large well-coloured pictures, artistic diagrams and easy to read and thorough text.
   The techniques of reflexology are very well illustrated and explained. All illustrations are actual photographs of a person giving a treatment and are large and clearly shown. Each finger technique used in reflexology is photographed and the area on the foot or hand or ear is also diagramed next to it. This method would help a beginner to easily associate the area of the foot and the corresponding body area it represents.

   The appendix has full page diagrams of feet, hand, ear and head reflex points in colour that one could easily glance at to find a point.

   This book is readable, interesting and does a great job of showing the different reflexology points as well as giving a good description of shiatsu and an explanation of a shiatsu session. It could be used for a long time as a reference guide or initially as a self-taught course. The authors are both doctors living and working in Germany; Kolster is a physical therapist and doctor specializing in the various forms of reflexology.

   I highly recommend this book to those looking for an easy and thorough guide to basic reflexology and or Shiatsu. I did not give the book five stars because of its size (10″x13″), a bit big for using around a massage table. However, it is easy to see points at a glance and if the size is not an issue, this is an excellent resource and guide to learning reflexology thoroughly. Also, it would be easy to copy the photos and shrink them for a small reference guide to use in therapy.

   Highly recommended for estheticians, massage therapists, parents, care-givers and anyone else looking to add a healing touch to a relationship.

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