The Parent's Guide to Reflexology: Helping Your Child Overcome Illness and Injury Through Touch [Paperback]

Kevin Kunz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 26, 1997

The authors of three reflexology books show how reflexology can benefit children's health and become a meaningful part of family life. Citing numerous case studies from their--and other's-- practice worldwide, Kevin and Barbara Kunz introduce parents to the philosophy and techniques of reflexology and teach them how to incorporate the exercises into family life. 100 illustrations.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Reflexology is a technique of applying pressure to specific parts of the hands and feet to reduce stress, similar in principle to acupuncture. While massage and other forms of therapeutic touch have long been accepted as adjunct therapies for adults and children, reflexology lacks the same degree of acceptance in the United States, owing in part to the paucity of clinical trials demonstrating its efficacy. Parent-child bonding and relaxation may indeed result from reflexology techniques, but readers will want to maintain a healthy skepticism concerning curative claims. This book by two reflexologists abounds with anecdotal accounts of remarkable recoveries and self-healing ascribed to the use of reflexology techniques. Although the authors include a disclaimer that the techniques are not intended as a substitute for medical care, they don't mention appropriate use until deep in the book. The only resources listed are the authors' own publications. A marginal purchase for alternative-health collections.?Anne C. Tomlin, Auburn Memorial Hosp. Lib.,
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 152 pages
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press (August 26, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0517888459
• ISBN-13: 978-0517888452
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,593,243 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars if you have young children, buy this book!!!, July 2, 1999

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This review is from: The Parent's Guide to Reflexology: Helping Your Child Overcome Illness and Injury Through Touch (Paperback)

My 19 month old has severe asthma and had not slept all night in weeks until a friend introduced me to reflexology. He now sleeps till 9:30 in the morning and comes to me each night to rub his feet. It has completely changed my life!!!

2.0 out of 5 stars Still feel unprepared, July 30, 2011

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This review is from: The Parent's Guide to Reflexology: Helping Your Child Overcome Illness and Injury Through Touch (Paperback)

I bought this to help my teething baby. Maybe I was naive about how skilled you need to be to learn the techniques, but I don't feel like this book was all that helpful.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Self Help Reflexology guid, June 23, 2011

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This review is from: The Parent's Guide to Reflexology: Helping Your Child Overcome Illness and Injury Through Touch (Paperback)

This is one of the best Reflexology Guides for parents and others to use. I have been a Reflexologist for over 14 years and this is one of the books I always recommend. You don't have to be working with kids, this book has simple drawings and instructions for beginning reflexology that would support anyone. When I have friends or clients who are expecting I always give them this book. The only sad thing is that it is out of print and only available second hand. If you see any other books by Kunz on reflexology you can bet they are great.