Differing approaches to Reflexology

It's fascinating to see the different approaches to reflexology.

At one end of the spectrum you have practitioners using heat lamps and percussion hammers to work on particular reflexes in a very practical way while at the other end of the spectrum another practitioner can read the feet and interpret the way the client walks through life in a more metaphysical approach.

In between there are various flavours of treatment:- Reflexology and Reiki is one common pairing and Reflexology and Aromatherapy is another. 

Of course as well as the traditional foot and hand reflexology treatments you can also experience auricular and facial reflexology in some clinics.

Vertical Reflexology by Lynne Booth details additional techniques which are carried out with the client standing. This technique is very popular especially with clients who find it uncomfortable to have their legs elevated.

But I think the most influential and interesting developments over the past couple of decades are the links with traditional chinese medicine in particular the work of Inge Dougans has been very influential indeeed. Her book  Reflexology: The 5 Elements and Their 12 Meridians - A Unique Approach (Paperback) is quite thought-provoking.

I hope to spark your interest in exploring some of these possibilities. Not every theory will appeal to you but sometimes the unexpected happens and you find something which resonates with your own experience and it sets you examining your life experiences from a different point of view.