I suggested that what was referred to as foot massage seemed to be Reflexology. I had read the entire article which is extensive and very interesting, however, the word Reflexology was not mentioned at all.
What I did come across was this: During one massage session, 16-year old Oh Yu-mi rubbed a patient's toes, saying: "I am doing the heart". The heel is the reproductive system, it will help them excrete better." What I am aiming at now is the definition of Reflexology.
This is the definition of Reflexology as per NYSRA (New York State Reflexology Association) http://www.nysraweb.org/
What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is the physical act of applying pressure to the feet and hands with specific thumb, finger and hand techniques. It is based on a system of zones and reflex areas that mirror the image of the body on the hands and feet with the premise that such work promotes a physiological change within the body.
Please, note the underlined part reflex areas that mirror the image of the body on the hands and feet. Oh Yu-mi may not be familiar with reflexology terminology but the poin to him is that the foot is more than the foot, he actually sees the entire body mirrored on the feet and that is what is different from massage (the technique is also different by the way); Oh Yu-mi sees a heart (reflex) on the foot and a reproductive system (reflex). And that was the point I was, making. That is Reflexology - no doubt!
Please, note the underlined part reflex areas that mirror the image of the body on the hands and feet. Oh Yu-mi may not be familiar with reflexology terminology but the poin to him is that the foot is more than the foot, he actually sees the entire body mirrored on the feet and that is what is different from massage (the technique is also different by the way); Oh Yu-mi sees a heart (reflex) on the foot and a reproductive system (reflex). And that was the point I was, making. That is Reflexology - no doubt!
