Firm Pressures

[Hawaiian Bruddah]

I have several clients who prefer firm pressures on their feet - I wonder does anyone have any tips for applying very firm pressures (without breaking my thumbs!).

 

[ymgwjsrs]

Only work within your own comfort zone - do not overstress your joints. You could finish with some fairly deep relaxation moves. I was treated by a therapist in Belgium who used a shaped piece of wood, which he used on various reflexes. It was very painful (made me cry!) so he stopped using it, and reverted to normal pressure.

 

[drkevinonline]

Hi Longvines

I use a Thai foot massage stick and it's ideal for those that like deep pressures. Alternatively try using knuckles.

Different people need different pressures. A friend of mine is just starting her reflex training, so I showed her different techniques - hard traditional pressures and soft energetic. She found the soft energetic stuff irritating!

Must mention that stick techniques are no good for ticklish clients, it tickles them too much ;-)

Best Wishes

Reflex Pixie

 

[K W]

I find if I go slightly slower, and roll the tip on my thumb down I go deeper without hurting myself.

 

[Clarissa Baker]

Lots of good advice thanks everyone!

Does anyone know of any resources about how to learn techniques using sticks or knuckles? I use knuckles for applying pressure on fixed points, but find it difficult to 'thumb walk' areas of the foot using knuckles.

 

[trorgoseemi]

Hi Longvines

Do a Thai Foot Massage course. It's a great way for a reflexologist to expand their range of technique. Also recommend the book "Art of Thai Foot Massage" by Simon Gall.

Best Wishes

RP

 

[Swtf]

Cheers again RP - you have given me loads of good advice since I joined Healthy Pages. If you are ever in Manchester and want a free treatment, feel free to send me a PM

 

[smartboy]

Hi longvines

I tend to use the knuckle of my index finger and use it in two ways - not the same motion as thumb or finger walking - I slide the knuckle, or do a still circular motion with it. Yes I too have quite a few clients who love really deep reflexology treatments. You may get some good techniques from ART - Tony Porter's school.

Binah
x

 

[ladydi]

try not to do too many reflexology treatments in a day. I only ever use my thumbs and fingers to apply reflexology, have never felt the need to use knuckles.
apparently you can learn hands-free reflexology, but don't know anyone that has done the course.

i've just been shown how to use bamboo sticks to apply pressure points to the feet but I don't think I would use it in reflexology.

Reiki Pixie, I've trained in thai foot massage but not with the stick and would love to learn using the thai stick work. I do use a thai stick from watching Simon Gall's video and working with someone that uses a stick herself. Do you know of anyone that does training in the North of England?