What do you use for Reflexology - zone theory or meridian theory?
I find it difficult to keep up with all the meridians and everything - it's all so much to memorise - do you evaluate your client as to which meridians are imbalanced? Also lots of Reflexologists use acupuncture/pressure points to reinforce certain reflexes. But I am not trained in acupressure so is this really viable for me and is it altogether better to have an acupressure qualification to do reflexology?
L&L,
Sig xxxx
RE: Reflexology, meridians, acupuncture points
I just work with zones and the treatments are effective. If you want to learn a bit about acupressure points or meridians, you can often do a one day advanced reflexology course or get a good book and just learn some of the points.
Lesley
RE: Reflexology, meridians, acupuncture points
Hi Siggy
When I trained in reflexology we were taught that zone therapy was the forerunner of reflexology, but meridians and so on just didn't come into it. I believe Inge Dougans has done some very interesting work on reflexology and the meridians, and I think her latest book may concentrate more on the meridians than earlier work of hers. It's one subject that fascinates me, but as with many things it's down to having the time to give the subject the attention it deserves. If you flick through a copy of Reflexions you'll probably see courses on the subject. Let us know how you get on.
RE: Reflexology, meridians, acupuncture points
*nod* You work the zones in general, although application of meridian therapy to influence reflexology is becoming increasingly popular.