Shiatsu, Acupressure or Reflexology?

[tanzanite]

Im looking to study in the field of natural therapy massage and am not sure which one of these to study - I've narrowed it down to these 3 therapies, has anyone got any favourites or ones they think work the best? Has anyone had any bad experiences with any of these.

 

[♥]

I love reflexology!! You will also get many more clients in this field than your other 2 picks. Keep that in mind also.

 

[charlotte s]

They are all fantastic treatments. However, if I had to chose out the three it would have to be Reflexology. It is one of the most effective and popular treatments favoured by myself, and my clients along with hopi ear candling.
Reflexology is also refered to as Zone therapy. It works on the principle that the foot and hand are maps to your body's systems and organs. The therapist uses slow but firm massage techniques on the areas of the foot to stimulate the organs, glands and circulation. This is return brings about boosting the immune system and encouraging natural healing. I've tried many therapies but have found that Reflexology to be the most successful

 

[geeko]

Quite a difficult one.....Shiatsu massage, got a book on it do it ya self thing quite like the idea of it,never had it done ...

Acupressure is another thing, i know about it, Got friends that are more into Acupuncture which i think does work so acupressure is more or less the same thing just without the needles!

Reflexology again never tried, I like the idea of having it done but but to do a course in this i couldn't do as i don't like touching other people's feet so that would put me off straight away.

I think that it would have to be between shiatsu and acupressure i would choose Shiatsu......

Good luck

 

[FiFi]

I've never experiended shiatsu or accupressure, but I know it is damn hard to find a GOOD reflexologist. So if you're gonna be good at it then reflexology please!!!!!!

 

[molly_m]

I love receiving all three! I trained in Holistic Massage but found that doing too many full body massages was very tiring. I would suggest Acupressure for effectiveness although the others are quite good also. Why not try some taster sessions to find out which therapy suits you best?

 

[RayeKaye]

Oh, I'd study Reflexology for sure. It's a fascinating field and very effective. I love it and would have liked to studied it myself!

 

[diamond]

the only one I have tried was Reflexology which was great it's amazing how good you feel afterwards

 

[Alex S]

I would recommend Shiatsu as a first and maybe reflexology as an add on/supplementary. I have never tried either but have heard good reports from a number of patients who say it/they have been beneficial.