Ray of Hope Reflexology

RAY OF HOPE REFLEXOLOGY, LLC

Lila M. Mueller
C.R.R., ART ( Regd )

Ingham Method™ of Reflexology

Certified in hands and feet

"Hope"

Certified Registered 2003 in the Ingham™ Method of Reflexology
April 2006 - One of ten Reflexologists in the USA to be awarded
Membership of the ART Register of Advanced Reflexologists®, London, England
Nominated as a Director to the International Council of Reflexologists 2007
Reflexology Association of America Legislative Committee
Reflexology Organization of Wisconsin Legislative Watch Member

Definition of Reflexology

REFLEXOLOGY is a science that deals with the principle that there are reflex areas in the feet and hands which correspond with all glands, organs and parts of the body.

REFLEXOLOGY is a unique method of using the thumb and fingers on these reflex areas.

REFLEXOLOGY is a complimentary therapy that includes, but is not limited to :

Relieving stress and tension;
Improving blood supply and promote the unblocking of nerve impulses;
Helping nature achieve homeostasis(balance).

Reflexology is a complementary therapy that enhances the body's natural healing process.

REFLEXOLOGY IS NOT MASSAGE!

The Differences Between Reflexology and Massage
Some people confuse Reflexology with Massage, but they are two different modalities – each with its own strengths. Both, like many other therapies, such as chiropractics, osteopathy, and other somatic practices, involve the use of the hands to apply their techniques. The aim with both Reflexology and Massage is to enhance the well being of the client.
REFLEXOLOGY	MASSAGE
Application:
Applied to specific areas (usually feet, hands, and ears) To promote a response from an area far removed from the tissue stimulated via the nervous systems and acupuncture meridians.	Applied to the whole body: muscles and connective tissues locally for local benefit, or when applied to muscles located all over the body, benefits the entire body.
Techniques:
Uses small muscle movements primarily thumbs and finger are used.	Uses large muscle movement. Hands either open or closed and sometimes feet, arms and elbows.

Purpose:
To improve the function of organs and glands, and all systems of the body. Works with the function of the body.	Primarily to change the soft tissue directly stimulated. Works within the structure of the body.
Benefit:
Total body relaxation leading to the balancing of all internal and external body systems; improving circulation via stimulation to then nervous and subtly energy systems.	Local muscle relaxation, or if the body is massaged, then to muscular system improving circulation and reducing muscular tension.
It is not necessary for Reflexology practitioners to study working on a naked body when all they work on are feet, hands, and ears of a fully clothed person.
© 1997 American Reflexology Certification Board Used with permission.

Reflexology Brochure

Comparison of Medical Care and Natural Care

		MEDICAL CARE	NATURAL CARE
1	GOAL	Substitutes drugs and devices	Improves natural function
2	LEVEL	For the body's functional parts	In the body as a whole
3	PRINCIPLE	By using isolation to observe	By using consolidation to observe
4	PROPERTY	Material properties of the body	Energetic properties of the body
5	RELATION	In casual relationships	In contextual relationships
6	UNIT	Between simple variables	Within complex patterns
7	METHOD	Measured numerically	Recognized empirically
8	SAMPLE	In groups of subjects	In individual subjects
9	SETTINGS	During Laboratory experiments	During clinical experience
10	STANDARD	Designed to prove	Designed to discover
11	OUTCOME	Means of control	Means of correcting
12	DISORDER	Disease	Imbalance

Education

Basic Nutrition Course
Dr. M. Nasar, M.D. Chicago, IL 1980's

International Institute of Reflexology
St. Petersburg, Florida
Instructors: George S. Balut, Dwight C. Byers, Evelyne Huegi
2003 to present

10th ICR Conference - "The Many Facets of Reflexology",
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, September 16-18, 2005

Steven Horne, RH (AHG) Professional Herbalist
and Natural Health Consultant,
Tree of Light Institute,
St. George, UT - Clinical Practicum Class 2005

10th Reflexology Association Conference
Tucson, AZ May 4-7 2006

6th European Conference of Reflexology,
Limerick, Ireland September 8-10, 2006

2006 Aquatic Therapy Specialty Institute, Chicago, Il. November 16 & 17, 2006,
Instructor - Donna Adler, BA, ATRIC, Liquid/Assets for Fitness, Classes in Tai Chi, and Energy Medicine Application, of Phoenix, AZ

Integrated Foot Hand Ear Reflexology for Pain Control & Stress Reduction
Foot & Hand Reflexology
Ear Reflexology
Matuneck, Rhode Island May 3, 4, 5, 6, 2007

11th ICR (International Council of Reflexologists) Conference
"Simply the Best",
Cairns, Australia, September 14-16, 2007

Advanced Studies Include:

5 Elements & 12 Meridians relating to Reflexology.	Lilian Tibshraeny-Morten	www.reflexologyusa.com
ART (Advanced Reflexology Training), London, England	Anthony Porter	www.artreflex.com
Father Josef Method of Reflexology	Fr. Josef Eugster	www.fjmreflexology.com
Cranio-Sacral Reflexology	Dr. Martine Faure-Alderson, D.O., M.R.O., N.D., M.N.I.M.H., MbacC, R.S. Hom	www.natclinicrem.co.uk
Chi-Reflexology	Moss Arnold, Principal, Australian College of Chi-Reflexology	www.chi-reflexology.com.au
R.E.S.T. (Release Emotional Stress and Tension)	Dr. Pat Lawson, N.D., C.R.R.
Integrated Foot Hand Ear Reflexology for Pain Control & Stress Reduction Foot & Hand Reflexology Ear Reflexology	Bill Flocco American Academy of Reflexology Burbank, CA	www.AmericanAcademyofReflexology.com
Reflexotherapy of the Feet, Carins, Australia	Hanne Marquardt International School of Reflexotherapy of the Feet Königsfeld-Burgberg, Germany