What do you think

are the roles of feet

in our life?
▪It can help remove dead skin cells and
calluses.
▪This treatment is done to replenish, restore,
and rejuvenate naturally one’s tired feet.
▪The foot spa procedure is done by a
professional therapist in a day spa center or a
nail spa salon.
▪1. Improves blood circulation
Because most of us lead a sedentary lifestyle, the
muscles in our feet rarely get exercise. And tight or
uncomfortable shoes don’t help with circulation. Massage
stimulates blood flow, and a 10-20 minute daily session
before going to bed can significantly improve circulation in
the legs and feet. This is particularly beneficial for people
with diabetes.
* Sedentary – tending to spend much time seated.
▪2. Encourages better sleep
Just as with any massage, a few minutes of
foot massage before bed can help you relax and
improve your quality of sleep.
▪ 3. Reduces the effects of anxiety and depression
In addition to relaxing you during the massage,
frequent sessions of foot massage can have longer
lasting effects as well. Some studies have shown that
regular foot massage can help reduce anxiety by as
much as 50%.
▪4. Speeds recovery in foot injuries
Massage can aid recovery after an injury, both
helping the foot to heal and keeping the foot and ankle
strong and flexible. Regular foot massage can also help
prevent the types of ankle and foot injuries common
among athletes or people who do high-intensity
workouts.
▪5. Reduces edema during pregnancy
Pregnant women often suffer from edema, which is
swelling in the feet and ankles caused by fluid
retention. Massaging the feet on a daily basis with firm
yet gentle strokes can help combat edema, as does
drinking plenty of water and getting sufficient rest.
▪6. Boosts energy levels
According to some studies, foot massage can
also reduce fatigue and help elevate your mood.
By improving circulation and nerve functions, a
regular foot massage can help you combat
feelings of grogginess and aid in concentration.
▪7. Improves immune function
Regular foot massage can improve your immune
system by increasing the activity of white blood cells
that help your body fight infections and other diseases.
Massage also reduces the level of the stress hormone
that is often the culprit of various health issues.
▪8. Keeps your feet in
healthy condition
▪Can you consider you
feet as an important
part of your body?
Why?
▪It is a type of massage that started from
China but has flourished in Thailand as it
was adopted by their Buddhist monks.
▪The massage is done to create a reflex in
particular areas of the hands, legs, and
feet that are attributed to the internal
organs of the body.
▪It is a type of massage employed to
relieve particular areas of the body from
pain, tiredness, and fatigue.
▪This is serviced by massaging certain
areas of the body with heated basalt
stones, then leaving them on specific
points on the foot.
▪Basalt is a magmatic rock
formed by the cooling of
volcanic lava after an
eruption
▪This massage involve soaking the
feet in warm water, followed by
massaging with essential oils.
▪This massage involves the soaking of the
hands or foot in a warm, petroleum-based
paraffin wax, which will harden as it cools
down. The wax will then be removed after a
few minutes.
▪This type of massage softens and soothes the
skin, which will provide the skin with a more
youthful appearance.
▪It is often used in salons and spas to soften
and soothe the skin in the hands and feet. The
heat from the wax helps relieve aching joints
and increase blood circulation.
▪The feet/hands will be dipped several times
in a bath machine with heated paraffin wax
and will be covered with gloves and towels.
▪ Paraffin wax is also use
to make candles,
crayons, and petroleum
jelly
▪Evaluate the foot and observe for areas
where stress may be present. This
includes taking into account the
shoes/footwear and checking whether it
may/could contribute to a possible
condition.
▪The folds and grooves of the skin
of the foot should be cleaned via
rinsing them with soap and water.
This is important to prevent the
spread of microorganisms.
▪This is done by soaking the feet in
water with a softening product for 5
to 10 minutes to clean and relax the
muscles. A nail brush can be used to
cleanse the nails.
▪Dead skin cells of the foot can be
removed through the use of a
granulated products. This also aids in
smoothening the skin’s surface, as
well as stimulating circulation in the
area.
▪Treatment products, when applied to
the skin, help regulate the circulation
of the blood and prevent foot pain
and inflammation. These products can
also help in removing calluses and
foot odor and in treating cracked
feet.
▪Massaging the lower legs and feet
aids in relaxing the muscles as well
as increasing the circulation in the
area. This, in turn, will help in
decreasing foot pain, as well as
increasing the flexibility and
suppleness of the feet.
▪A light gel or lotion may be
applied at the end of the
treatment. The use of peppermint
lotion is recommended as they
could aid in leaving the feet
refreshed.
▪A fungal infection that
usually forms between
the toes, but, in serious
cases, can spread
further.
▪These can include
fungal infections
and involuted,
ingrown, or
thickened toenails.
▪These are
thickened,
hardened layers
of skin. Corns
often appear as
raised bumps,
while calluses can
vary in size and
shape.
▪These are painful
inflammations of
the bursa at the
joint of the big
toe, causing it to
bend toward the
next toe.
▪A callus is a hard, thick
area of skin. A spur is a
sharp projection of
bone. A fissure is a
cleft-like defect in the
skin.
▪ The term “flatfeet”
refers to the absence
of an arch in the foot.
High-arched feet
(cavus feet) is
characterized by an
abnormally high arch
in the foot.
▪Plantar warts
appear on the
sole. The wart
virus can be
spread by
touch.
▪ This is a form of
arthritis caused by
the buildup of too
much uric acid in the
blood, which then
becomes deposited
around the joints,
usually at the base of
the big toe, causing
swelling and redness.
▪These are
typically patches
of dry, reddened,
swollen, and/or
itchy skin.
▪This is the
inflammation of
the nerves
affecting the
toes, usually
occurring in
women only.
 How can we
avoid having a
nail disorders?
▪ Foot Soaking can be done with the help of Epsom salt,
essential oil, and warm water.
▪ Epsom salt is the combination of magnesium and sulfate
that helps flush toxins and heavy metals from the skin’s
cells, reduce inflammation, increase circulation, and ease
muscle cramps and joint pains
▪EXFOLIATION – is the process of removing
dirt and dead skin cells of the outermost layer
of the skin. It helps maintain the skin to be
smooth and wrinkle-free.

2 TYPES OF EXFOLIATION
1. PHYSICAL EXFOLIATION
2. CHEMICAL EXFOLIATION
▪Involves rubbing of the skin using
crystals ( sea salt or sugar), essential
oil, and natural extract. It can also be
pumice, brushes, exfoliating mitts,
microfiber cloth, sponge, and loofahs.
CALLUS
REMOVER – is a
tool designed to
be used by foot
health
practitioners to
strip off calluses.
FOOT FILE- is
made of metal or
sandpaper, with
rough file on one
side to remove
calluses and a fine
file on the other to
smoothen the feet.
PUMICE STONE – is
a type of volcanic
rock, used to
removed dry and
annoying skin of the
feet as well as
calluses.
 EXFOLIATING
MITTS

LOOFAH

MICROFIBER CLOTH
▪This involves the application of chemicals to
the skin like hydroxyl acids, retinol, glycolic
acid, fruit enzymes, and citric acid that can be
harmful to the skin if not used correctly. This
method should be applied by skin health
professionals.
 A.FOOT MASK
B.ESSENTIAL OIL
▪It is a beauty product meant to be coated on
the feet after soaking and exfoliation.
▪It is one of the best treatment products that
help the body detox, remove impurities from
the skin, boost circulation, trap and eliminate
foot odor, exfoliate, and smoothen and
moisturize the skin; thus, foot mask prevents
the development of calluses.
▪Can be a great help by adding few drops
to the soaks, scrubs, and masks used for
the treatment of the skin.
1. LAVANDER OIL – a natural pain reliever for some muscles
and joints.
2. CHAMOMILE OIL – soothes itchy and dry sensitive skin.
3. GRAPESEED OIL – a skin moisturizer; helps reduce
puffiness
4. OLIVE OIL – a great moisturizer for hands and feet
5. ROSEMARY OIL – helps soothe tired muscles
6. JOJOBA OIL – an excellent moisturizer that helps
penetrates the skin
7. CEDARWOOD OIL – is antiseptic and anti-fungal
8. NEEM OIL – relieves dry skin, itchiness, and irritation
9. EUCALYPTUS OIL – for blood circulation and pain
reliever
10. CYPRESS OIL – is an antiseptic and natural
deodorizer
11. JUNIPER BERRY OIL – alleviates muscle aches like
arthritis
12. WINTERGREEN OIL – it has a cooling sensation that
helps with pain and swelling
1. FOLDED HANDS GLIDE
2. THE SANDWICH SLIDE
3. CIRCULAR THUMBS ON TOP OF THE FOOT
4. CIRCULAR PALS AROUND THE ANKLE
5. ACHILLES STROKE
6. METATARSAL PULL
7. STONE SCRAPE
8. METATARSAL STONE ROLL
9. TRANVERSE THUMB SLIDE
10. ROTATION OF ALL THE TOES
11. CIRCULAR FINGER FRICTION
12. SPINAL TWIST
13. LUNG PRESS
14. SOLAR PLEXUS HOLD
15. LACED FINGERS HOLD