STRESS-FIX™ PEDICURE
Clinically proven to relieve feelings of stress, the Stress-Fix™ aroma with lavender, lavandin and clary
sage is incorporated throughout this pedicure to calm and rejuvenate you.
Service Product Cost: $2.16
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STRESS-FIX™ PEDICURE
CONNECT
Greeting
Aveda Comforting Tea
Aromatic Steam Towel (for hands)
DISCOVER NEEDS
Consultation
Share Focus (product and technique)
Aroma Sensory Journey
Stress-Fix™ Aroma (use professional Stress-Fix™ Aroma Blend
or Stress-Fix™ Concentrate)
PROVIDE SOLUTIONS
Calming Breath with Stress-Fix™ Aroma Spray
Opening Ritual
• 28 drops professional Stress-Fix™ Aroma Blend
• 15 ml Personal Blends™ Pure-Fume Spirit™ Formula
Blend in 15 ml spray bottle
Cleanse/Soak
Calming Body Cleanser/ Stress-Fix™ Soaking Salts
Ritual of Renewal
Stress-Relieving Hand Ritual with Stress-Fix™ Body Lotion
Pre-Treat
Beautifying Composition™
Polish Removal
Cuticle Care
Cuticle Control™
Nail Shaping/
Push Back Cuticles
Exfoliate
• ½ teaspoon Stress-Fix™ Soaking Salts
• 10 drops Aroma-Free Composition™
Removal Procedure
Aromatic Foot Bath
Massage Blend (see below) or Stress-Fix™ Body Lotion
Foot and Leg
Treatment/Massage
Nail Treatment/Polish
Closing Ritual
• 30 drops professional Stress-Fix™ Aroma Blend
• 2 oz Personal Blends™ Hydrating Formula
Stress-Fix™ Foot Reflexology Massage
(see following pages for steps)
Botanical Kinetics™ Exfoliant
Beautifying Composition™ (for buffed nails)
Calming Breath with Stress-Fix™ Aroma Spray
CONFIRM
Completing the Experience
Confirm Recommended Treatment Regimen
Pre-Book Next Service
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STRESS-FIX™ FOOT REFLEXOLOGY MASSAGE
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stress-fix™ body massage
stress-fix
foot reflexology
body massage
chart foot reflexology chart
right foot
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2
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4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
hyroids
8
right foot
left foot
diaphragm
spine
thyroid and5parathyroids
pituitary gland
pineal gland4
adrenal glands
shoulders
lungs
3
liver
stomach
colon
small intestines
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5
5
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4
3
1
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7
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10
9
3
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8
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left foot
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7
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10
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6
10
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12
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MASSAGE AT A GLANCE
1. Massage all points on the right foot, and then proceed to the left foot.
2. O
n the right foot, place the right thumb on the inside of the right ankle point and the left hand
over the base of the toes. Rotate the right foot in a counterclockwise motion three times, pressing
into the point on the upswing (inside) of the motion and releasing on the downswing (outside).
Place the left thumb on the outside of the right ankle point (ovary/testicle) and the right hand
over the base of the toes. Rotate the right foot in a counterclockwise motion three times, pressing
into the point on the downswing (outside) of the motion and releasing on the upswing (outside).
3. M
oving to the left foot, place the left thumb on the inside of the left ankle point and the right
hand over the base of the toes. Rotate the left foot in a clockwise motion three times, pressing
into the point on the upswing (inside) of the motion and releasing on the downswing (outside).
Place the right thumb on the outside of the left ankle point (ovary/testicle) and the left hand
over the base of the toes. Rotate the left foot in a clockwise motion three times, pressing into
the point on the downswing (outside) of the motion and releasing on the upswing (outside).
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LI 11
MASSAGE AT A GLANCE CONTINUED
LI 4Lotion, stimulate the following reflexology points:
4. Using the Stress-Fix™ massage blend or Body
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diaphragm
LI 11
spine
thyroid and parathyroids
pituitary gland
LI 4
pineal gland
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adrenal glands
shoulders
lungs
liver
stomach
— colon
— small intestines
— lymphatic drainage
K1
5. Stimulate the K 1 (Bubbling Spring) and B 62 (Calm Sleep) pressure points (see diagram below).
ST 36
ST 36
SP 6
SP 6
K1
ST 36
SP 6
B 62
FOOT REFLEXOLOGY
POINTS
B 62
DIAPHRAGM
Curl your hand. Notice how the hand is directed toward one point. Now do this with the feet. This point on the feet, located below
the third toe, is the main point of the diaphragm reflex. Just as the diaphragm stretches along the torso, this reflex is located
across the foot. The diaphragm is the major breathing muscle.
MASSAGE TECHNIQUE
Massage the diaphragm area with both thumbs using an effleurage motion. As the guest inhales, the thumbs move from the
center point out. As the guest exhales, the thumbs move to meet at the center point of the diaphragm. Repeat three times.
SPINE
The spinal reflexes are located along the inside arch of the foot. If you feel along the back of your neck and upper shoulders, the
bony protrusion that is most noticeable is the spinous process of cervical vertebrae number 7 (C7). The area that sticks out the
most on the foot is the head of the first metatarsal. This is the reflex area for C7. The spine has four natural curves—cervical,
thoracic, lumbar and sacral. The inside arch of the foot has four curved areas that relate reflexively to the spinal curves. The
sacral curve is located along the medial aspect of the calcaneus. The lumbar curve is located along the medial aspect of the
first cuneiform to the navicular bone. The thoracic curve is located along the medial aspect of the first metatarsal to the first
cuneiform. The cervical curve is located along the medial aspect of the proximal phalange of the big toe.
MASSAGE TECHNIQUE
Massage the spinal points with the thumbs using an effleurage motion, starting at the heel and working toward the big toe. You
may also use a press-and-release technique. Use circular friction motions on any tense areas. When stimulating the tense areas,
pinpoint the curve of the spine (and the vertebrae). NOTE: If people have flat backs, they may also have flat feet. If they have an
exaggerated arch in their back, they may have an exaggerated arch in their feet.
THYROID and PARATHYROIDS
The thyroid and parathyroid reflexes are located at the base of the big toe along the proximal phalange. The thyroid releases
hormones to regulate metabolism, growth and development, while the parathyroid glands release hormones that help regulate
calcium and magnesium in the blood.
MASSAGE TECHNIQUE
Massage these areas using back-and-forth friction motions.
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FOOT REFLEXOLOGY POINTS CONTINUED
PITUITARY GLAND
The pituitary gland is the master gland of the endocrine system. The pituitary gland sends messages to the other
glands of the body to regulate hormone production. The reflex point is located in the big toe on the distal phalange.
To locate, find the widest part of the big toe, and move to the center.
MASSAGE TECHNIQUE
Massage with circular friction motions. The best angle to massage this reflex directly is lateral to medial (outside in).
PINEAL GLAND
The pineal gland is associated with the intuitive faculties of the brain, melatonin production (which is connected to
sleeping patterns) as well as helping to adjust the body to the circadian rhythm. On the foot, it is located distal to the
pituitary gland reflex on the distal phalange of the big toe. Find it by pressing at a 45-degree angle on the tip of the
distal phalange.
MASSAGE TECHNIQUE
Massage this reflex with circular friction motions.
ADRENAL GLANDS
The adrenal glands are located in line with second toe just below (proximal) the diaphragm line. If you slide your
finger from the second toe toward the heel, you will fall into an indention proximal to the head of the second
metatarsal, which is where this reflex resides on the foot. The adrenal glands are part of the hypothalamic-pituitaryadrenal (HPA) axis and secrete the stress hormones cortisol, epinephrine and norepinephrine.
MASSAGE TECHNIQUE
Massage this reflex with a press-and-release technique or circular friction motions.
SHOULDERS
The shoulders reflex is located distal to the diaphragm on the lateral part of the foot at the head of the fifth
metatarsal. This point borders the sole and side of the foot.
MASSAGE TECHNIQUE
Massage this area with back-and-forth or circular friction motions.
LUNGS
This reflex is located above the diaphragm reflex but below the toes in the ball of the foot. Because the lung covers a
large area from the edge of the fifth zone to the second zone, you can use the zones to tell which part of the lung you
are stimulating. The upper lobes are located toward the second zone, while the lower and middle (right lung only)
lobe is located toward the fifth zone.
MASSAGE TECHNIQUE
Massage the lung area with a press-and-release motion. Use circular friction motions on any tense areas. The left
lung only has two lobes because the heart takes up space on this side of the upper chest, while the right lung has
three lobes. Note that the reflexes show this size difference. The left lung goes from the edge of the second zone to
the fifth zone, while the right lung goes from the full second zone to the fifth zone.
LIVER
The liver is the largest internal organ of the body, so this reflex covers a larger area. The liver produces bile, stores
glycogen, minerals and vitamins and converts one nutrient into another. This reflex is located on the right foot only,
as the liver is located on the right side of the body. Specifically, it is located proximal to the diaphragm reflex and
distal to the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal in the fifth zone (fifth metatarsal) along the lateral plantar fascia and
the abductor digiti minimi muscles. To find it, locate the tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal, and move into the fifth
zone. The reflex continues distally to the diaphragm reflex in the fifth zone and then medially to the fourth zone. This
reflex looks smaller on the chart than it feels.
MASSAGE TECHNIQUE
Massage the liver reflex with deep effleurage motions, starting in the fifth zone and moving toward the fourth zone.
Use circular friction motions on any tense areas.
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STOMACH
The stomach reflex is located along the first metatarsal in the first zone proximal to the diaphragm along the digital slip
of the plantar aponeurosis and the flexor hallucis brevis muscles. The stomach begins at the cardiac sphincter on the
left side of the body. The fundus and the body of the stomach continue on the left until the pylorum of the stomach,
which crosses the midline to the right side of the body. When you are working the stomach reflex on the left foot, you
are activating the reflex to the upper stomach. When you are working on the stomach reflex on the right foot, you are
activating the reflex to the lower stomach.
MASSAGE TECHNIQUE
Massage the stomach reflex with circular effleurage motions in a proximal (downward) direction. Massage with a
C-shaped motion on the right foot and a reverse C-shaped motion on the left foot.
COLON
The colon reflex contains five parts. On the right foot, the ascending colon begins just distal to the heel in the fifth zone
along the lateral band of plantar aponeurosis and the abductor digiti minimi muscles. The reflex moves along these
muscles until the level of tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal, at which point the reflex is the hepatic flexure of the colon
where the ascending colon becomes the transverse colon. The transverse colon reflex then moves across the zones at
the level of tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal to the inside arch of the foot. The transverse colon continues on the left foot
at the inside arch and moves laterally across to the fourth zone at the level of tuberosity of the fifth metatarsal. In the fifth
zone, the reflex becomes the splenic flexure and moves distally to the spleen reflex. The reflex becomes the descending
colon and moves proximal in the fifth zone toward the calcaneus and then becomes the sigmoid colon just distal to the
heel and moves medially to the first zone along the tendon of the flexor digitorum brevis muscle. The reflex becomes the
rectum and ends at the medial end of this tendon.
MASSAGE TECHNIQUE
Massage the colon reflex on the right foot with effleurage motions starting at the ascending colon and moving medially
along the transverse colon. On the left foot, use effleurage motions starting at the transverse colon moving laterally to
the descending colon. Then massage proximal to the sigmoid colon and medially along the sigmoid colon to the rectum.
Use circular friction motions on any tense areas. Spend extra time on the hepatic and splenic flexures, as these are the
most common areas of congestion.
SMALL INTESTINES
This reflex is located in the center area formed by the colon reflex at the plantar aponeurosis and the flexor digitorum
brevis muscles. In the body, the small intestine generally moves back and forth (laterally and medially) on the right side
and up and down (superior and inferior) on the left side.
MASSAGE TECHNIQUE
When stimulating this reflex on the right foot, massage in proximal and distal directions. On the left foot, massage in
medial and lateral directions.
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