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Chicago Tour Guide: Foot Samurai Posted on June 22, 2010
Eric the Healing Samurai exercises a little-known martial art called reflexology, which kicks the butt of bodily ailments through contact with points on the feet.
“Foot reflex specialist” Huffman gives sublime foot massages... His nom de pied, the Healing Samurai, refers to the ten months he lived in Japan and apprenticed with reflexology master Ando Haurki– and his goal of “battling negative energy.”
"...the best foot massage you’ve ever had in your life."
The Healing Samurai aids your body’s regenerative abilities by applying pulsing techniques to the trigger points throughout your foot. Theory being that with these magical spots stimulated, your body will become relaxed, balanced, and better armed to work at its optimal level. (We went for stress and found ourselves ready to go, go, go after our appointment.)
And though it may simply feel like the best foot massage you’ve ever had in your life, we’re sure you won’t complain about the possible side effects, such as less pain, a stronger immune system, and improved circulation.
October-November 2008 CHICAGO HEALTH+WELLNESS MAGAZINE Pg. 65
"In today’s fast paced world, people are confronted with ever-increasing levels of physical, mental, and emotional stress. The American Medical Association stated that 85% of all illness is a result of stress. To help combat stress, many people are seeking out foot reflexology..."
A SERIOUS FOOT MASSAGE IS BETTER FOR YOUR WHOLE BODY THAN YOU THINK
by Ari Bendersky
"Foot reflexology shifts energy into rejuvenating and nourishing the cells; helps relieve tension in our muscles, nerves and major organs; and it can help the body naturally detoxi1’ by aiding blood flow."