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Although foot massage has been practiced for centuries, it wasn't until the early 20th century that it was introduced in the United States as a medical treatment. In 1913 William Fitzgerald, an ear, nose and throat specialist, found that applying pressure on one part of the body produced an anesthetic effect on other areas of the body. In the 1930s, Eunice D. Ingham (1889–1974), a nurse and physiotherapist, expanded on Fitzgerald's observation, identifying the feet and hands as especially sensitive. Ingham then mapped the entire body, identifying corresponding zones on the feet.

Modern reflexology is based Ingham's idea that reflex points (or zones) located on the hands and feet correspond to every organ in the body. Steady, even pressure applied by the fingers to these zones is said to remedy any imbalances in the corresponding organs. Reflexology is supposed to promote improved circulation and contribute to a sense of relaxation and well-being. Because reflexology may be practiced easily on one's own feet and hands, it is an ideal form of self-massage.

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