The sciatic nerve originates between the L4 and L5 vertebrae and extends down each leg into the feet, where each foot contains approximately 2,400 nerves. When these nerves become constricted or tense, it can affect not only the feet but also other areas of the body, including various systems and organs.

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This technique has deep roots in healing traditions. Reflexology, as practiced in the United States, was significantly shaped by Eunice Ingham in the 1930s and 1940s. Often called the “Mother of Modern Reflexology,” Ingham mapped the feet and demonstrated how applying pressure to specific points could impact overall health. At the same time, reflexology has origins in Traditional Chinese Medicine, which views the feet as mirrors of the body. TCM techniques focus on stimulating energy pathways, or meridians, to restore balance and support the body’s natural healing processes.

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During a session, I knead and gently stretch the feet while applying targeted pressure to specific points using my thumbs and knuckles. Sometimes I use additional tools such as gua sha, heated stones, or other techniques to enhance the work. Very little lotion is used. This helps release tension, improve circulation, and break up uric acid build-up. The process can enhance overall foot health and may help reduce chronic pain.

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This is not a standard foot massage—it is a therapeutic session rooted in both modern reflexology and centuries of Chinese medicine.