Korean hand therapy often called Koryo hand therapy focuses on points on the hand. It uses both reflexology of the hand, similar to foot reflexology as well as acupuncture. Rather than using the meridians on the body it uses only acupuncture pressure points on the hand and believes that the body can be represents by points on the hand.

The points on the hand are gently stimulated by massage and the therapy has a great healing potential. In addition many people can learn the basics of KHT and treat themselves and family members of minor illnesses and ailments.

There are a large number of conditions that can be treated with KHT and these include Stomach ache, PMS, Bed-Wetting, Nausea, Irregular periods, Vomiting, Indigestion, Painful periods, Asthma, Gas, Excess Bleeding, Stys, Constipation, Tumours and Cysts, Colds & Coughs, Diarrhoea, Mastitis, Fever, Dermatitis, Irregular Heart Beat, Earache, Shingles, Palpitation, Nose Bleeds, Eczema, Chest pain, Runny Nose, Rashes, High Blood Pressure, Tonsillitis, Anaemia, Strains & Sprains, Obesity, Back Pain, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Neck Pain, Short of Breath, Arthritis, Bell’s Palsy, Toothache, Contusion, Post Stroke, Gum Inflammation, Disc Herniation, Headaches, TMJ, Knee Pain, Migraines, Abscess, and Shoulder Pain.