Historical accounts of the Egyptians, Chinese, Japanese and Indians show that they were practicing healing methods similar to the principle of reflexology. It is possible that the principle of applying pressure of the body's extremities and nerve endings to induce relaxation is a shared discovery by these ancient cultures. Check out their websites in order to learn more about them. If you are not comfortable with the local organizations, then it's best to check out international groups too. When you have shortlisted your choices and candidates, consider asking their backgrounds and trainings. Do they have the right certifications that can validate that they have the right trainings? The application of reflexology especially during the vulnerable days of menstruation will provide welcome relief. It is also a good alternative to massaging the lower back which can ache very badly during menstruation. It has been said that massaging the lower back during the period of menstruation is not good because the reproductive system is very vulnerable and soft at this time and massaging it could cause the uterus to be misaligned. This is the point where the person or patient can ask questions as well. How do you know if the therapy session is already starting? You will know it if the practitioner starts working on the feet, the hands and sometimes on the ears. Again, the area where he works will depend on the health concerns that you have reported. Reflexologists believe that illness or discomfort is primarily caused by blockages in the veins that prevent the blood and oxygen from passing through. Consistently applying pressure will slowly remove the blockages and allow the nerves to breathe. When the internal organs are at their best performance, the entire body is also on its optimum level. For example, the heart and the rest of the organs have representations on the foot of the person. And it is also believed that the energy flow in the body that goes into every cell does follow a path and this connects a number of organs and glands and there are pressure points present on the feet and the hands.