By Cathy Wong — 2019
Reflexology is a form of bodywork that involves applying pressure to the hands and feet to produce changes in pain and other benefits elsewhere in the body.
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The path at Bastyr University in Seattle is one of the few in North America and is constructed based on the principles of reflexology, an ancient Asian therapy that links health and well-being to specific points on the feet, hands and ears.
Research studies in the U.S. and around the world indicate possible benefits of reflexology, particularly in reducing pain, enhancing relaxation, and reducing psychological symptoms, such as anxiety and depression.
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Reflexology (or foot reflexology) is a therapy based on the principle that there are small and specific areas of innervation in the hands and feet that correspond to specific muscle groups or organs of the body.