bit confused!

[Pickled Emerald]

hi,

im a bit confused on reflex, if ur working on a client and u feel somethin around, say, the stomach, how wud u no its the stomach showin up or not the duodenum? jus wondering what ud do here?

Also for u more experienced reflex ppl, in my case studies i draw a plan of wat to do next and draw on the feet wat i find then write about it. what do u'd do if u have a one of client or clients who come back every week? do u's write about wat u's find and keep drawings like in the case studies or jus write wee quick notes on the consultation card for next time?

thank u for ur time
jh x

 

[Sweet n Sour]

Hi Jennahunni,

I think you could do with a good Reflexology guide to help you with these questions. Laura Norman The Reflexology handbook A complete guide is very helpful.

Regarding your stomach question- the more practice you can get carrying out Reflexology on friends, family etc the more you will start to intuitively feel when you are working an area. Reflexology should not be used as a diagnostic tool so you need only refer to the area in general terms eg this is your digestive area.
Regarding your Case Studies you will need to lay them out how your exam board want to see them. Your tutor should advise you.
I do a Consultation sheet when I start a new client, and then fill in a continuation sheet each time they have a treatment. I simply write key areas and any observations down. These are confidential and must be kept safe.
Hope this helps

 

[Pompal 09.]

As gaiaholistix has said, this comes in time, you will become more intuitive, just consider where might that be on my chart (or others if you have them), then think of your anatomy and physiology and their symptoms / conditions that you have found in consultation and something will become clear to you.

As mentioned, be thorough in your case studies, they can be repetitive, this is nothing to worry about. Ensure that you write something for every component they ask for, as this will enable you to pass.

When you have qualified, how in depth you want to go with regarding your notes is up to you. On the first session I fill in a consultation sheet, then a progress sheet before each treatment after that. After every treatment I fill in a form, which has a foot chart on it, then support it with a short list of notes. It isn't as in depth as when I was studying, more of a crib sheet, because by the time you have qualified these pointers will indicate all you need to know about the treatment. If I find any new research which is relevant I do record this against their records.

It is all about building things up to the best of your ability, then using this to develop further.