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Similar to Thai Foot Massage , Chinese foot massage originated from China over 5,000 years ago. It’s concepts are based on healing by stimulating the acupuncture points based on the principle of reflexology. The treatment combines foot massage pressure points and Chinese herbal medicine.
In the early 1900’s, Dr. William Fitzgerald investigated and systematized this methodology according to the scientific methods of modern western medicine. Many others have followed in his foot steps to study the field of Chinese Foot Massage and reflexology.
In fact, Chinese Foot Massage is growing in such popularity, that in China people are starting to replace their traditional business meetings with a gathering at the “parlour”.
Ancient Chinese beliefs revolve around the concept of “energy flow” or “life force” and is commonly known as Qi (or Chi). If there is a blockage in this energy flow within your body, there will be an imbalance in body function.
By applying pressure to the correct pressure and points, you may be able to stimulate the flow of Chi and body energies.
See our Foot Massage Chart for the regions of the body affected by foot pressure points.
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