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Posted on: July 4, 2012

Orthoflexology is a healing modality based on the scientific study of the body's reflexes. The field focuses on the hands and the feet. As some of the most sensitive areas of the human body, the hands and the feet influence the overall health, balance and energy levels of the rest of the body. An orthoflexologist uses his or her fingers to massage various areas of a patient's hands and feet, activating the abundant nerves there. These nerves are connected to muscles and organs throughout the body; by activating the reflexes in the hands or the feet, orthoflexology stimulates the connected areas in the body.

Principles of Orthoflexology

Orthoflexology is rooted in the insight that the body is a complex, interrelated system; what affects one part affects the whole, and vice versa. The mind and the emotions are a part of this system as well. Orthoflexology is as effective at reducing stress as it is at soothing arthritis.

Another central tenet is that touch can be healing. As social animals, all humans need safe, nurturing touch. Orthoflexology combines the emotional support offered by compassionate touch with the medical healing provided by a trained professional bodyworker.

How Orthoflexology Works

Waste builds up in human bodies over time. This waste comes from impurities in food, as well as environmental pollutants in the air and water. Due to the constant influence of gravity, these wastes become crystalline deposits in the soft tissues. Mental and emotional stress also contributes to the growth of crystalline deposits.

Once present, these deposits interfere with the ability of the nerves to transmit messages to and from the brain. They also slow and reduce the flow of blood throughout the body. Cut off from information and sustenance, the systems of the body begin to function less well. Eventually, this can cause a wide range of diseases.

Orthoflexology stops these patterns, restoring health and balance. Through the use of manual stimulation, the crystalline deposits in the hands and feet are broken up. The free flow of blood and the clear communication of the nervous system can happen once again.

Key Benefits

• Significantly reduces stress and emotional upset


• Increases circulation to the extremities and to internal organs


• Reduces pain and discomfort in the hands and feet


• Increases the body's resilience and capacity to heal


• Provides relief for a wide range of chronic pain conditions


• Helps prevent the development of disease

Complementary Systems

Orthoflexology works well with a number of alternative and holistic healing modalities. Bodyworkers who use massage therapy, reiki, acupuncture, yoga, chiropractic treatments and ecstatic dance may want to add orthoflexology to their repertoire of approaches. Learning orthoflexology can also be beneficial for people experiencing chronic pain and recurring health conditions.

Orthoflexology is safe, effective and relatively easy to learn. Interested people who do not live in cities with orthoflexology schools will be happy to learn that there are websites and DVDs designed to teach anyone to use orthoflexology for healing.

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