Reflexology has been known to man for many thousands of years and first practiced by the ancient Egyptian, chinese and Indian. It was 1913 that Dr Fitzgerald introduced this theory to the West as "Zone Therapy" and the technique was further refined and developed by an American therapist, Eunice Ingham in 1930's. She observed that congestion or tension in any part of the foot is mirrored in the corresponding part of the body. A Reflexologist uses hands to apply gentle pressure to the feet. By working on the reflex points, the therapist can release blockages and restore the free flow of energy to the body. This gentle therapy encourages the body to heal itself and to return to a state of balance and well-being.