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单词 reflexology
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Definition of reflexology in English:

reflexology

noun ˌriːflɛkˈsɒlədʒiˌriˌflɛkˈsɑlədʒi
mass noun
  • 1A system of massage used to relieve tension and treat illness, based on the theory that there are reflex points on the feet, hands, and head linked to every part of the body.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • As well as counselling and advice, clients are also offered complementary therapies, such as shiatsu massage and reflexology.
    • As well as a programme of seminars, exhibitions and networking sessions, there will also be the launch of a new work/life balance zone with information on reflexology, aromatherapy and shiatsu massage.
    • During his breakdown I had worked with him frequently using reflexology and massage.
    • I explained that reflexology encourages the body to release waste matter and promote self-healing.
    • There will be a chance to try advanced reflexology, aromatherapy, Shiatsu massage, Indian head massage and sports therapy.
    • In common with many alternative medicines, reflexology is geared to treating the whole patient, rather than the purely physical manifestations of illness.
    • The Andromeda Health and Beauty Centre at the Annabelle Hotel, for example offers beauty treatments, reflexology, aromatherapy, massage and thalassotherapy treatments.
    • These treatments include massage therapy consisting of hand, foot and facial massages using reflexology techniques to relieve stress and promote healing in specific areas of the body.
    • I am a great believer in the power of massage so the theory of reflexology boosting the immune system and helping to detoxify the body all makes sense to me.
    • In Scandinavia, most progressive companies have therapists who regularly support the staff with sessions of aromatherapy, massage and reflexology.
    • There are three spa treatments included in the package: a full body massage or reflexology treatment, a body wrap and a full facial.
    • For example, you may wish to investigate various therapies, such as shiatsu, reflexology and remedial massage, and perhaps to include with these some form of counselling or personal development work.
    • On the other hand, they can take advantage of optional extras like massage, reflexology, private yoga lessons, Ayurvedic consultations and life counselling.
    • By prior arrangement, you can have an aromatherapy massage, reflexology, shiatsu or reiki while you are there, for £25 - £35.
    • Pippa Watt runs the York School of Complementary Medicine and teaches aromatherapy, reflexology and massage
    • Other treatments include Swedish body massage and reflexology.
    • Massage, aromatherapy or reflexology courses have anatomy and physiology components that vary from 12 to 30 week courses.
    • From these therapies they have selected four - massage, aromatherapy, acupressure and reflexology - that can be safely and effectively performed at home without prior training.
    • Patients received either reflexology or standard foot massage; a criterion for eligibility for randomisation was that they had not had either treatment before.
    • Other treatments include acupuncture, baby massage, homeopathy and reflexology and there's free herbal tea for those seeking instant well-being.
  • 2Psychology
    The scientific study of reflex action as it affects behaviour.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Bekhterev's reflexology had pretensions to explain social phenomena, and could thus be denounced as a heretical challenger to historical materialism.

Derivatives

  • reflexologist

  • noun riːflɛkˈsɒlədʒɪstˌriflɛkˈsɑlədʒəst
    • A practitioner of reflexology, a system of massage based on the theory that there are reflex points on the feet, hands, and head linked to every part of the body.

      reflexologists know how intimately the soles of the feet relate to the rest of the body
      Example sentencesExamples
      • She said quarterly meetings were held with invited speakers, including acupuncturists, reflexologists and wig-makers.
      • She has been a reflexologist for eight years, originally training with the British Reflexology Association, and has since become an associate member of the Association of Reflexologists.
      • An exception to this is the introduction of ‘touch therapies’ in several cancer departments and hospices where complementary practitioners, such as reflexologists, provide support for patients.
 
 

Definition of reflexology in US English:

reflexology

nounˌriˌflɛkˈsɑlədʒiˌrēˌflekˈsäləjē
  • 1A system of massage used to relieve tension and treat illness, based on the theory that there are reflex points on the feet, hands, and head linked to every part of the body.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The Andromeda Health and Beauty Centre at the Annabelle Hotel, for example offers beauty treatments, reflexology, aromatherapy, massage and thalassotherapy treatments.
    • During his breakdown I had worked with him frequently using reflexology and massage.
    • There will be a chance to try advanced reflexology, aromatherapy, Shiatsu massage, Indian head massage and sports therapy.
    • There are three spa treatments included in the package: a full body massage or reflexology treatment, a body wrap and a full facial.
    • For example, you may wish to investigate various therapies, such as shiatsu, reflexology and remedial massage, and perhaps to include with these some form of counselling or personal development work.
    • In Scandinavia, most progressive companies have therapists who regularly support the staff with sessions of aromatherapy, massage and reflexology.
    • In common with many alternative medicines, reflexology is geared to treating the whole patient, rather than the purely physical manifestations of illness.
    • I explained that reflexology encourages the body to release waste matter and promote self-healing.
    • From these therapies they have selected four - massage, aromatherapy, acupressure and reflexology - that can be safely and effectively performed at home without prior training.
    • As well as a programme of seminars, exhibitions and networking sessions, there will also be the launch of a new work/life balance zone with information on reflexology, aromatherapy and shiatsu massage.
    • I am a great believer in the power of massage so the theory of reflexology boosting the immune system and helping to detoxify the body all makes sense to me.
    • Other treatments include Swedish body massage and reflexology.
    • Pippa Watt runs the York School of Complementary Medicine and teaches aromatherapy, reflexology and massage
    • Massage, aromatherapy or reflexology courses have anatomy and physiology components that vary from 12 to 30 week courses.
    • On the other hand, they can take advantage of optional extras like massage, reflexology, private yoga lessons, Ayurvedic consultations and life counselling.
    • As well as counselling and advice, clients are also offered complementary therapies, such as shiatsu massage and reflexology.
    • These treatments include massage therapy consisting of hand, foot and facial massages using reflexology techniques to relieve stress and promote healing in specific areas of the body.
    • Other treatments include acupuncture, baby massage, homeopathy and reflexology and there's free herbal tea for those seeking instant well-being.
    • Patients received either reflexology or standard foot massage; a criterion for eligibility for randomisation was that they had not had either treatment before.
    • By prior arrangement, you can have an aromatherapy massage, reflexology, shiatsu or reiki while you are there, for £25 - £35.
  • 2Psychology
    The scientific study of reflex action as it affects behavior.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Bekhterev's reflexology had pretensions to explain social phenomena, and could thus be denounced as a heretical challenger to historical materialism.
 
 
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