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by Beth A. King

Aug 30, 2009

In school I was taught to do the left foot in its entirety first, then go the right foot.

In several books I've seen it recommended to alternate feet -- toes and ball of foot on each, then the "waist", then the heel area, or even from one reflex area to the same area on the other foot.

I've been alternating, simply because it makes sense to me.

What do YOU do, and why?
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    Kimberly Rogers

    I follow my intuition. Sometimes I do one foot, then the other and other times I alternate. Each client and each session is different. I enjoy learning from other Reflexologists about their techniques. There is so much information out there!

    Oct 30, 2009

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    Beth A. King

    The advantage to alternating would be to work one reflex on both feet, then the next, then the next, rather than "going back" and maybe "unbalancing" things later -- at least, that's how I seem to understand it.


    Ruth M. Schopper-Hughes said:
    I start on the left foot and do it entirely, then switch. It seems to flow better for me that way. I have never tried alternating. Is there an advantage to alternating?

    Oct 31, 2009

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    Beth A. King

    Dougan's book is where I saw the mention of alternating :) I also like how she ties it in to the Chinese meridian theory -- makes sense!

    Catherine Roe said:
    Initially, I was taught to treat one foot completely and then the other, like you were. Then I did a training with Ingrid Dougans in person from the International School of Reflexology and Meridians Therapy who recommends to alternate.

    I now use my own intuition depending on the client, the symptoms and the treatment plan.

    Catherine
    www.dublin-massage-therapy.com

    Oct 31, 2009