{"id":607,"date":"2025-04-18T13:30:32","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T13:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/massagezeit.online\/foot-reflexology\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T16:36:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T16:36:08","slug":"foot-reflexology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/massagezeit.online\/en\/foot-reflexology\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventive foot reflexology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our feet are the foundation of our musculoskeletal system, supporting us throughout our lives. It\u2019s only when foot or joint problems appear that we truly appreciate the vital role our feet play. To prevent discomfort, it\u2019s important to give them the attention they deserve.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The advantage of a foot reflexology massage is that it not only brings the feet back into focus, but also stimulates the entire body in a gentle, healing way. Its roots go back to Chinese medicine, ancient Egypt and Native American tradition. The American doctor William Fitzgerald discovered the potential of this technique in 1912, and Eunice Ingham later developed reflexology further in the USA in the 1930s. It was established in Germany in 1958 by Hanne Marquardt.   <\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/massagezeit.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC_8075b_web.jpg\" alt=\"Image of preventive foot reflexology, showing a balancing grip to harmonize the nervous system\" class=\"wp-image-957 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/massagezeit.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC_8075b_web.jpg 800w, https:\/\/massagezeit.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC_8075b_web-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/massagezeit.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC_8075b_web-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/massagezeit.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC_8075b_web-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/massagezeit.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC_8064b_web.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-960 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/massagezeit.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC_8064b_web.jpg 800w, https:\/\/massagezeit.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC_8064b_web-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/massagezeit.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC_8064b_web-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/massagezeit.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC_8064b_web-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFoot reflexology massage according to Hanne Marquardt is a special kind of \u2018treasure chest\u2019 for people today: as a method that has been further developed many times over, it offers a wide range of possible applications. Especially relevant today: it helps people not only physically, but also to get back on their feet emotionally and inwardly, and as solid hands-on work it conveys an essential remedy\u2014soothing touch. Being touched and feeling touched come together in a natural way in foot reflexology massage.\u201d  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p>\u201cThe basis of this method is the similarity in shape between a seated person and their foot. It serves as a practical working model by which the muscles, joints, organs, and systems can be mapped as \u2018reflective\u2019 zones on the foot\u2014much like a miniature \u2018map\u2019 of the human body.\u201d<br\/>(Quote from Hanne-Marquardt Foot Reflex \u2013 An Introduction, 8th ed. 2020)<\/p>\n\n<p>In this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fussreflex.de\/hanne-marquardt\/hanne-marquardt-der-film\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">video<\/a><\/strong>, you\u2019ll find a brief introduction by Hanne Marquardt herself. She has led a very fascinating life with many chapters. I can wholeheartedly recommend her biography: <strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hanne-marquardt-fussreflex-verlag.de\/Unterm-Dach-der-Fuesse\/1401\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">link to the book<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Effects of preventive foot reflexology<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Foot reflexology focuses on working with pressure sensitivities and imbalances in the foot that may indicate organic, muscular, or nervous complaints in the body. Through targeted pressure, these areas are balanced, which promotes overall well-being and may achieve the following effects: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Promote digestion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support sleep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aid detoxification and elimination of metabolic waste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhance mobility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relieve pressure and tension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/massagezeit.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC_7999b_web.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-962 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/massagezeit.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC_7999b_web.jpg 800w, https:\/\/massagezeit.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC_7999b_web-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/massagezeit.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC_7999b_web-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/massagezeit.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DSC_7999b_web-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<p>Locally, blood circulation is improved and optimal lymphatic flow is achieved in the feet, while indirectly the body\u2019s self-healing powers are activated and the autonomic nervous system is stimulated. The preventive foot reflexology massage I offer is a wellness treatment. It\u2019s designed for preventive care and health maintenance through foot reflexology and is intended for healthy individuals. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Procedure<\/h2>\n\n<p>The treatment begins with a brief preliminary consultation to help you settle in. During this time, I take the opportunity to discuss your symptoms, wishes and the main focus areas of the treatment with you. Meanwhile, you\u2019ll receive a warming or refreshing beverage to optimally prepare your circulation and body for the massage.  <\/p>\n\n<p>For foot reflexology, it\u2019s helpful to wear\u2014or bring\u2014a pair of comfortable trousers, since the area up to just above the knees is included in the massage. It\u2019s important that the clothing doesn\u2019t pinch when pulled up, so you can enjoy a truly comfortable treatment. <\/p>\n\n<p>During the massage, you lie comfortably on a heated table, covered with a blanket\u2014so you stay warm and can fully relax. The actual treatment is then carried out in a face-up position for the agreed duration. After the massage, there\u2019s a further rest period of about 10 minutes during which you can remain lying down and relax (this time is not included in the massage time).  <\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Limits and precautions<\/h2>\n\n<p>A foot reflexology massage should not be performed in the following cases:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>severe foot and leg disorders (e.g. gout, rheumatism, inflammations, ulcers and skin irritations)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>phlebitis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>psychotic illnesses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>individuals with transplants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pregnancy (1st to 4th month)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>high-risk pregnancies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>infectious diseases with high fever<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/massagezeit.online\/en\/prices-and-booking\/\">Here <\/a><\/strong>you can book an appointment for a foot reflexology massage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our feet are the foundation of our musculoskeletal system, supporting us throughout our lives. It\u2019s only when foot or joint problems appear that we truly appreciate the vital role our feet play. To prevent discomfort, it\u2019s important to give them the attention they deserve. 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