Originally published July 24 2005
New reflexology footpath created in Australia
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Brisbane City Council officer Ian Gilbert recently installed a 50m-long path in the Stretton Community Park made out of thousands of stones selected to stimulate the reflexes of those who step on them.
FOOT massages can now be as simple as going for a walk along what is believed to be Australia's first reflexology track.
The 50m-long path is in a bush setting at the back of the Stretton Community Park in Brisbane's south and is encrusted with thousands of hand-placed textured and decorative stones chosen for their size and shape.
The path is the work of Brisbane City Council officer Ian Gilbert, who in his spare time is a qualified massage therapist and reflexology student.
He normally works for council's Local Asset Services, carrying out maintenance and capital works projects.
Its design is considered no mean feat.
The stones range from smooth river pebbles to large stepping stones and a walk along it in bare feet is designed to stimulate the reflexes of the feet and enhance the body's healing powers.
"If the path is too intense to walk along the first time people try it, I've created a chicken-out track to step on to, and complete the walk," he said.
It seems this most creative park project is already a great success.
The Reflexology Association of Australia has endorsed the path and the Stretton Tai Chi Group has vowed to use it every day in their routine.
Reflexology is based on the Chinese principle that there are reflexes in the feet, hands and ears that respond to all organs, glands and parts of the body.
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman yesterday invited Brisbane residents "to kick off their shoes" and try the walk.
"I love to see the creative and imaginative activities Brisbane City Council staff are involved in, especially when they work to make our city culturally diverse, active and healthy," Cr Newman said.
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