How to Perform Reflexology
Being able to perform reflexology means more than simply rubbing or massaging yours or someone else feet. Reflexology maps out the corresponding reflexes found in your hands and feet to other parts of your body. Here are a few ways to perform reflexology.
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Instructions
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How to Perform Reflexology
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Get comfortable. When performing reflexology it is important for the reflexologist to be comfortable. Gently make contact with the foot so that your Get client know you are about to begin. We stress gentle because that first touch will either put the person at ease or irritate them.
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Determine pain tolerance. Before starting to work on your client, you will benefit by asking them a few questions while gently massaging their feet. One question might be, have you had a reflexology treatment before? If they have follow up by asking what they liked about it, also what was something they did not particularly enjoyed with their last treatment. Then proceed from there with how much pressure to apply to make the experience enjoyable.
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Stay in tune withyour client. Sometimes, even with the best intention we may do something that will cause discomfort to our client. Do not ignore the discomfort, tell them you are sorry and use a technique called “That feels yummy” to relax the foot before going continuing. Now get started with your treatment.
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Work your way down. Start rubbing reflexes from the top of the foot or toes and work your way down the foot. By rubbing the toes first, you may give some much-needed relief instantly to blocked sinuses. Continue rubbing through the ball of the foot, down the body of the foot and end with the heel. Next, move onto the sides of the foot, once again starting at the top and working your way down the foot. Repeat steps on other foot.
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Tips & Warnings
Clients are sometimes not comfortable being touched, in this case allow client to wear a pair of clean socks.
Beware of possible foot fungus contamination, inspect foot carefully.
