Reflexology (Both feet or one at a Time)

[?lawanwadee]

Hi to everyone.

I'm new to this and hope someone can help me with something I very confused about.

I am currently doing vtct reflexology level 3, I'm really confused about the treatment of reflexology as we are being taught to warm & do the routine on both feet butwhen I have had a reflexology treatments in the past I have had it a foot at a time ie one foot covered until the other foot has completely been done then onto the other foot warming method & routinebut at college we are doing the systems together and therefore leaving both feet exposed and working from one foot to another which does make sense but wondered is this teaching is the best or would it be the tutor who determines which way you learn ? I hope I have made myself clear enough for someone to help me ! Many thanks to anyone that can help, I want to be a good reflexologist butthis has been niggling at me & dont want ot question my tutor !Love & laughter to all

 

[Dannuele]

Hi there!

I am also doing VTCT level 3. I don't feel able to say whether or not it is right or wrong to work both feet at once. However, we have been taught to do the right foot first and then the left. We are very much following the Ingham method, and the method developed by her nephew Dwight C Byers. I think it does depend on the tutors preferred method because at the end of day you need a routine which covers all the reflexes on both feet in a sensible systematic order, but maybe working system by system and not foot by foot makes good sense!! I think I can remember seeinga routine in one book or dvd where the whole digestive system was worked in one go, swapping between the feet as necessary.

You should ask your tutor about the pros and cons of differing methods! Maybe you can ask the question without appearing to be challenging him.

As I say, I'm still learning too, so would be very interested in the views of practising reflexologists..

Best wishes

Sarah

 

[tlebzutbiygikvenh]

HI,
I think it depends on the tutor to be honest.....I work both feet at the same time working through the systems across both feet, thats the way I was originally taught and makes sense to me! But then I work with reflexologists that work one foot at a time too!

Lisa x

 

[Hoof Hearted]

Bottom line is this: It doesn't really matter. If you are treating the feet holistically, covering the primary reflexes to bring about homeostasis, you're doing all you can.

I have experimented with this in the past and think it makes no difference. It's all a matter of personal preference and what feels right to you. Why not try both methods in your case studies and report your findings to your teacher? It's a great way to learn and experiment. Ask your clients for their feedback, see how they benefit. In reflexology there is no right and wrong, we are still all learning, people use different techniques, different charts, different basic moves, the benefits are still evident.

Some routines will teach top down (as I practice), others bottom up, some towards the heart, some from the diaphragm up and the diaphragm down, each method has its own justification, none is wrong, it's just what we are taught and where our experience takes us.

Have a play and see what itbrings you, you'll learn heaps and make reflexology something you really love.

 

[robind]

Many thanks to Gussie, lw23babe & sparkie your help & advise has helped, I will let you know how i get on, will have a practise with my case studies. Love & laughter sue x x x

 

[Myles Hobbs]

Hi,
There are as many different sequences as tutors/therapists! As long as the sequence covers all the VTCT criteria EG 'rotating onto a point' and 'all areas covered', learn what you are taught at college (it make assessment easier) and diverisfy later.
Good luck

 

[gvyxsekb]

Thanks v much mysterious me that makes perfect sense.

 

[Hekmat]

Thanks Sparkie, I feel that I prefer foot by foot whilst receiving reflexology and think I would prefer to practise that way, will test it out once I am fully able to do the full routine without looking at my notes !
Many thanks, sue x

 

[Trickzta]

hey! we were taught to warm up both feet together and work the feet separately starting with the right. I have neaver heard of doing both feet at once but will give it a try!! I think that every reflexologist has their own routine whatever suits you!! and the client!!

 

[Awesome]

Thanks to everyone thats posted their views, its been interesting & helpful, i'm currently trying it all out. many thanks to you all greatly appreciated x x x

 

[BarKimaeaa]

Hiya therapyrules. I have had treatments done both ways and I have no real preference. As a therapist though I like working on the right foot completely then moving to the left one (I'm an Ingham method gal). The best thing for you to do in my experience is to do it the way you are taught until you've graduated, then you can do what you like and experiment to your heart's content! I think schools can get shirty if you start doing things in a different way to what they are teaching you, hence this small piece of advice. Good luck, reflexology rocks!

 

[borah]

Hi Therapyrules

I was taught Renee Tanner method which involves warming both feet up starting with the right foot then left foot warm up. Cover the left foot and start the routine on the right all the way then transfer to left foot. Last 2 moves is LF to RF with general body boost then the appendix/colon rectum from RF to LF. It seems to be logical from top of toes down and works well for me having just qualified and had reflexology by the other students on the course. Hope this helps.

John

 

[The King Of Kings]

Thanks Holisticman yes it helps.

I am now embarking on my routine and it is as you have outlined, its far better and more flowing !

Many thanks for your help suex