Reflexology Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. Which technique is most practical for self-application of hand reflexology? → Using the thumb of one hand to walk across the palm and fingers of the other hand
2. A trainer is explaining zone theory. How many longitudinal zones is the body traditionally divided into? → Ten
3. A reflexologist charging different rates for clients of different racial backgrounds would violate which professional principle? → Justice
4. After each reflexology session, practitioners should document which of the following in client records? → Session date, areas worked, client response, and any notable observations
5. A reflexologist must obtain documented informed consent in which of the following situations? → Before every new client's first session and when treatment plans significantly change
6. When training a new reflexologist on foot zones, which area corresponds to the head and brain? → The tips of the toes
7. Which of the 26 bones of the foot form the arch that reflexologists use to locate abdominal organ reflex points? → Tarsals including navicular, cuneiforms, and cuboid
8. Why might a reflexologist choose to work the hands instead of the feet? → When feet are contraindicated due to injury, infection, or client preference
9. Which technique uses the knuckles of the working hand in a circular motion across the plantar surface? → Knuckling
10. What is the relationship between the little finger and body structures in hand reflexology? → Zone 5 — outer structures including the ear and shoulder
11. Which traditional Chinese medicine concept supports auriculotherapy's claim that the ear reflects the whole body? → The micro-system concept — where a small part of the body contains a map of the whole
12. What condition can be treated with reflexology? → Aches and pains
13. A trainer emphasizes professional documentation. What should be recorded after each session? → Treatment notes and client responses
14. Eunice Ingham is best known among trainers for what contribution? → Mapping the feet in detail (the Ingham method)
15. A client asks a reflexologist to confirm whether they have diabetes based on foot reflexology findings. The reflexologist should: → Refer the client to a licensed physician and explain reflexology does not diagnose
16. The adrenal gland reflex point on the foot is typically located near which structure? → Waist line above the kidney reflex
17. Which holistic principle does reflexology share with Traditional Chinese Medicine regarding energy flow? → The concept of energy or 'qi' flowing through pathways in the body
18. Which model describes reflexology as a 'map' of the entire body reproduced on the feet? → Holographic or somatotopic model
19. How does the hand reflex map compare to the foot reflex map in reflexology? → The hand mirrors the foot — thumb = big toe, zones 1–5 correspond across both
20. A trainee asks how to locate the diaphragm/solar plexus reflex. What landmark does the trainer give? → Just below the ball of the foot, center
21. What fundamental principle underlies reflexology's claim that foot pressure affects distant body parts? → Zone theory and reflex pathways via the nervous system
22. What is finger walking, and when is it most commonly used in reflexology? → The index finger performing a caterpillar motion, used on top of the foot and hands
23. What ethical boundary should a trainer reinforce regarding client draping and touch? → Maintain professional boundaries and appropriate touch
24. What is the recommended angle of the thumb tip when performing thumb walking in reflexology? → Approximately 45 degrees
25. Which professional practice should a trainer stress regarding medical claims? → Avoid diagnosing or claiming to cure conditions
26. What is the proposed mechanism by which reflexology promotes relaxation and healing according to practitioners? → Stimulating nerve endings that send signals to the nervous system to promote homeostasis
27. During pregnancy, a trainer should teach that reflexology requires what approach? → Caution and avoidance of certain reflex points
28. When a client asks about specific medications to treat a condition mentioned during reflexology intake, the reflexologist should: → Decline to advise on medications and refer the client to their physician or pharmacist
29. Which statement about client confidentiality in reflexology is CORRECT? → Client information shared in a professional context must remain confidential
30. Which foot condition requires the reflexologist to avoid working directly over the affected area? → Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) — an active fungal infection