In reflexology, 'Working up the foot' means which direction?

• A. Moving from the toes toward the ankle
• B. Moving from the ankle toward the toes
• C. Moving across the arch
• D. Moving around the heel

Answer: (A)

In reflexology, directional strokes follow the body's map on the foot, from distal to proximal. Working up the foot means moving from the toes toward the ankle, which aligns with stimulating reflex zones in a sequence that mirrors the body’s centerward flow. The toes correspond to the head and upper body, and as you progress toward the ankle you’re activating zones linked to the spine and torso, guiding energy toward the core. Moving across the arch or around the heel is a sideways or peripheral motion, not the upward progression described by this term, and moving from the ankle toward the toes would be the opposite direction.