reflexology

noun

re·​flex·​ol·​o·​gy ˌrē-ˌflek-ˈsä-lə-jē 

1

: the study and interpretation of behavior in terms of simple and complex reflexes

2

: massage of the hands or feet based on the belief that pressure applied to specific points on these extremities benefits other parts of the body

reflexologist

ˌrē-ˌflek-ˈsä-lə-jist 

noun

Examples of reflexology in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For a dose of relaxation, go to the spa early to enjoy the sauna and steam rooms before disappearing into one of eight treatment rooms for holistic massages and reflexology treatments. —Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 27 July 2024

Its 1-mile trail has a reflexology path intended to stimulate blood flow and enhance the senses via the barefoot connection to the ground. —Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 26 July 2024

The Spa The pink and white Astor Salon & Spa offers facials, massages, body treatments, reflexology, reiki, and cranial sacral therapy sessions. —Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2024

Try resting only the soles of your feet on the mat by sitting on a chair to create your own at-home reflexology footbed. —Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 17 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

reflexology

noun

re·​flex·​ol·​o·​gy ˌrē-ˌflek-ˈsäl-ə-jē 

plural reflexologies

1

: the study and interpretation of behavior in terms of simple and complex reflexes

2

: massage of the feet or hands based on the belief that pressure applied to specific points on these extremities benefits other parts of the body