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. How does reflexology benefit the mind-body connection? → It encourages awareness and relaxation of the whole body
4. A reflexologist charging different rates for clients of different racial backgrounds would violate which professional principle? → Justice
5. After each reflexology session, practitioners should document which of the following in client records? → Session date, areas worked, client response, and any notable observations
6. Reflexology is often used as a complementary therapy because it can help improve which of the following? → General sense of well-being
7. 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
8. When training a new reflexologist on foot zones, which area corresponds to the head and brain? → The tips of the toes
9. 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
10. Why might a reflexologist choose to work the hands instead of the feet? → When feet are contraindicated due to injury, infection, or client preference
11. Which technique uses the knuckles of the working hand in a circular motion across the plantar surface? → Knuckling
12. What is the relationship between the little finger and body structures in hand reflexology? → Zone 5 — outer structures including the ear and shoulder
13. 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
14. What condition can be treated with reflexology? → Aches and pains
15. Why might older adults seek reflexology for its benefits? → For gentle relaxation and comfort without strenuous activity
16. A trainer emphasizes professional documentation. What should be recorded after each session? → Treatment notes and client responses
17. How can reflexology benefit someone recovering from a stressful period? → By providing a relaxing reset and reduced tension
18. Eunice Ingham is best known among trainers for what contribution? → Mapping the feet in detail (the Ingham method)
19. Which benefit is most commonly attributed to reflexology sessions? → Reduced stress and relaxation
20. How might reflexology benefit a person experiencing tension headaches? → By promoting relaxation that may ease tension
21. 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
22. The adrenal gland reflex point on the foot is typically located near which structure? → Waist line above the kidney reflex
23. 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
24. Which model describes reflexology as a 'map' of the entire body reproduced on the feet? → Holographic or somatotopic model
25. 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
26. 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
27. What fundamental principle underlies reflexology's claim that foot pressure affects distant body parts? → Zone theory and reflex pathways via the nervous system
28. 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
29. What ethical boundary should a trainer reinforce regarding client draping and touch? → Maintain professional boundaries and appropriate touch
30. Which circulatory benefit is commonly associated with reflexology? → Improved blood circulation