Reflexology is a therapeutic method of relieving pain or tension by stimulating predefined pressure points on the feet and hands. This controlled pressure alleviates the source of the discomfort. In the absence of any particular malady or abnormality, reflexology may be as effective for promoting good health and for preventing illness as it may be for relieving symptoms of stress, injury, or illness. Reflexology does not constitute medical treatment in any form, nor is reflexology a substitute for medical advice or treatment.

The ultimate purpose of the therapy is to promote wellness. Fundamentally, it is a form of preventive therapy.