JoAnn Tennent Bio

—Putting my Best Foot Forward through Reflexology

JoAnn Tennent was introduced to foot reflexology in 1976 when she began treatments with Ulla Meyerhof, an extraordinary, European trained, foot reflexologist. After personally experiencing the healing benefits of foot reflexology, JoAnne began her foot reflexology training directly from Ulla.

European Foot Reflexology occupies a place among the mainstream medical therapies. The training for European Foot Reflexology is the same number of years as a medical physician.

A European reflexologist is expected to prescribe medications, administer injections and treat neurological disorders using hand and foot reflexology. European Reflexology employs very direct pressure points and the uses the reaction pulse.

JoAnn was certified in European Foot Reflexology with Ulla Meyerhof in 1993, just before Ulla returned to live and work permanently in Europe. When Ulla left the United States her foot reflexology clients were left in the skilled hands of JoAnn.

Since that time JoAnn has been dedicated to providing excellence in foot reflexology treatments and trainings to her community. She also continues to develop Tennent Technique™ Foot Reflexology and Tennent Technique™ Reflexology Charts.

JoAnn has been operating a private foot reflexology practice in Santa Cruz, California for many years. She administers reflexology treatments from a comfortable studio situated on the bluffs within sight and sound of the Pacific Ocean.

JoAnn also makes charitable house calls to people in need, and instructs regular reflexology trainings in Tennent Technique™ Foot Reflexology. (See Foot Reflexology Course)

JoAnn currently teaches Tennent Technique™ Reflexology at UC Santa Cruz, the College of Botanical Healing Arts and at the Mount Madonna Center. She is also available for private workshops and lectures throughout the Bay Area. She is a certified massage practitioner and a member of the Foot Reflexology Awareness Association. It is her passion to bring awareness of the benefits of this ancient healing art to all who seek it.

“I believe strongly in the body's ability to heal itself through Foot Reflexology. As a Certified Reflexologist and Massage Practitioner, I help facilitate that healing energy. It is my passion in life to make people aware of the benefits of hand and foot reflexology. I have been humbled by my own pain and would like to assist others in relieving their pain.

I enjoy bringing balance and harmony back into people's lives through this ancient healing art of Foot Reflexology.” —JoAnn Tennent