Reflexology

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Comment by Kimberly Rogers on January 1, 2012 at 2:26am

Re: Legislation of Reflexologists required to be Massage Therapists...there are several states that have done this. For example, FL is trying to get the legislature to recognize Reflexology as a separate modality, like rolfing, craniosacral therapy and yoga, thus making it exempt from current regulations. However, it is much, much harder to reverse or amend legislation once it has been enacted.

 

What we did here in Wisconsin, when the licensing of massage therapists was brought up, was to rally the holistic community. Reflexologists, movement therapists trained in yoga and Feldenkrais, hypnotherapists, Reiki practitioners, physical therapists, vet techs...you get the picture...attended meetings around the state regarding what would go into this piece of legislation. Many non-massage practitioners even volunteered to sit on the commitee drawing up this important piece of legislation! In the end, WI now requires all massage therapists to be licensed and modalities such as Reflexology are exempt. 

 

If your state is looking at requiring you to become an MT just to provide Reflexology or if your state does have this law enacted, you can help by contacting and joining your state Reflexology association and the Reflexology Association of America (RAA). It is important that you become a voice for our profession...otherwise, it will fall to the wayside, integrated into other modalities and never given the respect it deserves.

 

That's my two cents worth...Happy New Year, everyone! 

Comment by Scott Kingsbury on December 1, 2011 at 2:50pm

There are many instructors of reflexology and various methods being taught.

We may want to ask ourselves, what is our desire or intention for learning this method, and what is the success rate of the particular method we are learning?

We may ask ourselves what are my clients interested in?

We can be sure that every client is interested in reliable consistent results!

Does the method I perform produce reliable consistent results?

If so keep up the good work!!!

Comment by Scott Kingsbury on December 1, 2011 at 2:31pm

There are a number of your clients who are suffering from things such as low back pain, hip pain, headaches, foot pain etc.... The science of RZT will empower you to treat all of the conditions mentioned and also includes 90% of the ailments in the world today, with consistent, reliable results.  
 
After working on well over 13,000 pair of feet, I am fully convinced that Reflex Zone Therapy is a very valuable tool to have in your tool box.
 
There are many times when we are unable to work on a particular part of the body due to, injury, an operation, or various other complications that individuals may be presenting.
 
With RZT we can safely and effectively work on the corresponding reflex areas of the hands and feet that are associated with the individuals particular challenge, resulting in an accelerated healing response time, within the receiver. In other words people get better faster!!!
 
We could ask ourselves these thought provoking questions:
 
“Do I have the knowledge necessary to turn off low back pain completely in 5 - 20 minutes just by working specific areas of the feet?"
 
“Do I have the knowledge necessary to turn off hip pain completely in 5 - 20 minutes just by working specific areas of the feet?"
 
“Do I have the knowledge necessary to turn off headaches completely in 5 - 20 minutes just by working specific areas of the feet?"
 
“Do I have the knowledge necessary to restore normal breathing patterns completely in 5 - 20 minutes just by working specific areas of the feet?"
 
“Do I have the knowledge necessary to turn off a persistent cough completely in 5 - 20 minutes just by working specific areas of the feet?"
 
“Do I have the knowledge necessary to turn off knee pain or foot pain completely in 5 - 20 minutes just by working specific areas of the feet?"
 
While it is true that you will not be able to help everyone with everything, it can be said from my observation and personal experience that, you will be able to facilitate the desired outcomes mentioned above, in the vast majority of your clients.

If you find the above mentioned outcomes hard to fathom, I invite you to experience the RZT that I have come to know, it consistently facilitates unbelievable outcomes!!!

www.orthoflexology.com

Comment by Novlette G Barnes on November 29, 2011 at 7:30am

Ann - Reflexology is beneficial to plantar fasciitis as stretching (eg. Dorsi flexion / Plantar flexion) relieves heel pain. During a reflexology session ligaments and muscles of the foot are relaxed and loosened, in addition to the calf muscles. The entire lower leg and foot experiences increased circulation, muscle relief and improved flexibility.

However, Plantar fasciitis must be diagnosed by a Podiatrist to determine what caused the pain and why.

Regular reflexology sessions are beneficial to not only the plantar fasciitis, but also to the body as a whole.

Peace and love.

Comment by Steven Noble on October 2, 2011 at 4:28pm

I just love this work! I've been getting more client's interest talking about reflexology than any other modality I can offer, like lymph drainage or neuromuscular! I think it's a great way to bring in new clients because it's safe, non-evasive, and it just feels wonderful! Let me know what you think? If there's any suggestions you might add to make it more captivating, please let all of us know!

Comment by W. Dannie Lane on April 1, 2011 at 9:10am

I have a question for all of you. I have seen that some states are talking about legation that till make it so you have to me a Massage Therapist to practice Reflexology ( like some did with Reiki), so far, FL, NY, UT and two others are looking at this. What do you think?

Comment by Tonya Brooks-Taylor on November 28, 2010 at 12:03am

Thanks so much for the information Darcy. I checked out Claire's Integrative Reflexology website. Wow, her courses seem very thorough and awesome! I am now looking into taking a seminar with her in 2011 (preferably & hopefully) or I will take her home study course.

Comment by Darcy Neibaur on November 20, 2010 at 4:06am

Claire Marie Miller out of North Carolina is the Best I have had. So much easier than the Ingram Method. Claire does Integrative Reflexology. She will be teaching again this year at the World massage Festival July 15-`18, 2011 at Western Carolina University. www.worldmassagesfestival.com. With so many states now requiring hands on CE hours she really is the best.

Comment by Tonya Brooks-Taylor on November 20, 2010 at 2:16am

Hello there, I'm hoping to go for training in 2011 and become nationally certified in reflexology. If anyone has any advice on potential online courses or schools that offer reflexology training and certification preparation course it would be greatly appreciated! I am located in Massachusetts.

Comment by Kimberly Rogers on November 1, 2010 at 1:53am

I posted a discussion on "Wisconsin Reflexologists" page about the latest Mayo Clinic guide to Alternative Medicine 2011. Reflexology is written about...well, kinda. Check it out!

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