Reflexology: Art, Science & History [Paperback]

Christine Issel (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0962544833 | ISBN-13: 978-0962544835 | Publication Date: May 1, 1990 | Edition: 4th

The first fully documented history of the field based on archetypical traditional and medical science

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About the Author

Christine Issel, with her extensive background in reflexology which spans more than 40 years, consults and lectures on all aspects of reflexology from curriculum development to research to the history of this most powerful complimentary therapy

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: New Frontier Publishing; 4th edition (May 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962544833
• ISBN-13: 978-0962544835
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,385,219 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Book For All Who Want to Study Reflexology, January 3, 2010

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Laurence Layne (St. Augustine, Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Reflexology: Art, Science & History (Paperback)

I read this book when it first came out, and always thought of it as a classic. If you are at all interested in practicing Reflexology professionally, or are simply interested in the history of alternative medicine, then you should buy this book. Unlike many origin stories and much lore passed around by alternative practitioners as "history," this book represents solid research by someone who has looked for the truth. It's properly footnoted and has a bibliography, index, and glossary-great for those of us who like such things. The average reader need not fear though. This book is not written in dense academic language; it is very accessible, almost conversational in tone, as if one is listening to a teacher in class, and touches on points that a practitioner would be interested in. The rationale, philosophy, and wholistic view expressed in this book is what elevates it beyond a mere history and gives it five stars. Key figures like Fitzgerald, Riley, and Ingham are covered, with their philosophy and technique. Find out how Reflexology really started!

5.0 out of 5 stars Reflexology, December 21, 2011

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This review is from: Reflexology: Art, Science & History (Paperback)

I've been practicing and reading as a Reflexologist for over 18 years and consider this the one excellent text history of Reflexology. It's a thoroughly documented reference book for anyone's needs.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars As advertised, August 17, 2009

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Marvia Hall "Naturalist" (Fargo, ND USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Reflexology: Art, Science & History (Paperback)

The book was exactly how advertised, new. I would've given five stars but I paid to have the book shipped within a couple days and it took almost 2 weeks. It wasn't acceptable to me. So, I'm giving three stars which I think is generous.