wAYS OF REMBERING WHAT REFLEXES TO WORK FOR ALL THE DIFFERENT AILMENTS

[Rafael M]

Hi there

Not long started reflexology course. Using Dwight Byers as suggested book of reference. I am struggling to find a way to remember all the reflex points to work on for all the many ailments/conditions. Any advice welcome.

Thanks.

Candleglow

 

[Swalrylar]

It does take time. What you tend to do is give a full treatment covering the reflexes and then go over problem areas where appropriate or areas where you've found imbalances. There are some instances where you would work the foot or the reflexes lightly, or omit them completely. If you're really not sure, don't treat. You don't need to know every interaction in every illness, just the general areas, duch as pancreas for diabetics, all the digestive system for those with IBS or the reprodictuve area and hips for conception.

If you know who you are going to treat do a touch of reading. It'll help. I find the Laura Norman book is good for a reference for this kind of thing.

It will come in time, take it easy, you've only just started ad you'll get there - by the end of the course it'll have slotted into place.

 

[Six T 9 lover]

Hello Candleglow

I made myself a pair of cut out cardboard feet and drew all the reflex points/areas etc onto them. Then I would"do" the treatment routine and talk it through at the same time. It worked for me!!

Good luck with your course, I am sure everything will fall into place soon and you will do great.

HFxx

 

[aljyrcwe]

It took me a while to master this too!!!

What you need is an excellent knowledge of your Anatomy and Physiology. When you have a good working knowledge of this you can anticipate which reflexes need to be worked to help with a clients specific condition. Make sure you look over yourA &P notes/books regularly to refresh your knowledge regularly.Above all use your intuition when working on a client feet.

Hope this helps

kate xxx

 

[boom10]

This is great advice I'm new to reflexology too and it can be a little overwhelming. I thought heavens, I didn't even do biology at school!! But i think thats the key, good knowledge of A&P and a little patience. It will take time.

Good luck in your studies

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love Dixie x

 

[smile]

I agree with ReflexKate - good knowledge of A&P really helps. We've been using this book on our course -[link=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Anatomy-Physiology-Holistic-Therapists-Francesca/dp/0748793569/sr=8-1/qid=1162906373/ref=pd_ka_1/202-4822516-2057401?ie=UTF8&s=books]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Anatomy-Physiology-Holistic-Therapists-Francesca/dp/0748793569/sr=8-1/qid=1162906373/ref=pd_ka_1/202-4822516-2057401?ie=UTF8&s=books[/link]. It has a chapterfor each system (skin, skeletal system, muscles etc.). At the end of each chapter itlists conditions associated with the system which I found helpful.

 

[*ajidamoon* the Eh team]

Hello
I agree that a sound working knowledge of A&P is vital in treating individuals. Reflex points on the feet often reflect the cause rather than the symptom, so it is worth considering where these signs and indicators are located and applying knowledge this way.

I find this fascinating when we delve a bit deeper as well and having been practising reflexology for several years I also teach 'Foot Reading' which looks at the emotional and mental aspect as well as physical conditions.

As everyone else says though it takes time and practice to remember and we continue to learn long after we've passed our exams.