title: Massage therapy and reflexology awareness.
abstract: Massage therapy and reflexology are manual therapeutic approaches used to facilitate healing and health and can be used by nurses in almost any setting. Information about massage therapy and reflexology is shared for the purpose of creating awareness about healing modalities and encouraging the use of basic techniques of these manual therapies. A review of a case study illustrates the safe and effective use of massage therapy and reflexology and familiarizes the nurse with the components of assessment and hands-on practice. Holistic nursing principles related to massage therapy and reflexology are woven throughout the text.
authors.affiliation: Continuing Education in Holistic Studies Program, Mackey Health Institute, 1900 S. Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, USA. bonnie@mackeyhealth.com
authors.forename: B T
authors.initials: BT
authors.lastname: Mackey
mesh_terms: D018939:Holistic Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D008297:Male; D008405:Massage / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D019222:Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical; D019547:Neck Pain / Q000628:therapy; D012677:Sensation / Q000502:physiology; D012867:Skin / Q000033:anatomy & histology