Reflexology Question?

[LiTtLe mIsS kAyLeE]

Can you class Reflexology as a Spa Treatment?

 

[Two Lane Blacktop]

Don't see why not. It's certainly one of the therapies listed at my nearest hotel spa, and I used to do reflexology in a spa in the US.

 

[my_huckelberry]

Thank you. I am going to progress with my research on this and other terms of foot therapy. Can anyone help me with other options, I see that research is showing that feet are generating energy from the root of paths in the ground, mud etc.

I only have a few weeks to do this presentation and have 3 other assignments to do. Im in panic mode and cant find the time to anything other than research and Im losing my head already.

 

[skerhooro]

Hi Look Good

What is the title or theme of your presentation? I'm sure some of us would help out if you tell us more.

As a Reflexologist, Tai Chi Instructor & Massage Therapist (who also uses the feet to massage with) it sounds an interesting subject.

best wishes

RP

 

[bxeuyutmiwlivvemk]

You could look in the Alexander Technique which I think interlinks with Reflexology brilliantly as a therapy.

Alexander Technique is learning to gain conscious control of our reflexes.

It recently has got important scientific evidence published in the British Medical journal.

It's language however is different from Reflexology, no talk of energy paths/chakras etc.

 

[browneyesoxx]

Your research sounds really facinating I'd love to know more - would you have any notes or slides that you would be happy to share ?

Good luck

love Lou xxx

 

[ParMelaaue]

Thanks for your help I will look at the Alexander technique, that looks interesting.

So far Ive found a piece by james Oschman in Spa Business Journal that scientists have reported physiological and health benefits by the energy created from the earth.
Germany do alot of parks for walking barefoot in mud, meadows and woodland.
Barefoot Parks are appearing all over, we have one already in Trentham Park and Greenwood Park in Wales.
Im now just looking at feet dipped into pools with tiny fish in them all which I can add into the presentation.
No name for it all yet as I will collate the research before I give a name.

If anyone else can find anything more intersting I can add, I would really appreciate it.
x

 

[Shae]

Can it get any more interesting !!!

I know that reflexology paths or walks are popular in Singapore and Asia, you may already have this link but if you don't

http://www.reflexology-research.com/virtualpathasia.html

I'm looking forward to actually walking along some as I'm lucky to be going to Siongapore later on in the year.

lover lou xxx

 

[apoffdakAbold]

Thank you for that link, I didnt have that one. Can use the pictures to help me in the presentation.
Its opening up so many different paths already.

 

[Debi]

Hi LG

Eventhough I haven't got any info at hand to back up what I'm about to say, but there is many people in natural healthcare that consider wearing shoes causes problems to the lumber spine and that barefoot walking helps to counteract this. As well as biomechanics, barefoot walking (or at least mindful walking) stimulates electron flows thorough the fascia . Also walking (as in any stretching and weight-bearing exercise) stimulates bone growth in the legs by the piezo electric effect. Bones being crystalline structures when put under stress causes an electron flow, stimulating osteoblasts to build and maintain the bones. Hence the benefit of weight-bearing exercises for the elderly. Not forgetting to say that both bones and fascia are connective tissue.

I hope that helps.

best wishes

RP

 

[Brom]

Thats really interesting RP.
I think thats a good idea, maybe I can use yoga in my presentation as some spa's have it as a complementary therapy.

 

[Acid]

Hi,
I'm not sure if this is relevant but I went to an oseopath a couple of weeks ago and he wore these really peculiar things on his feet! They were like rubber foot gloves with all the toes separated. It looked really bizarre but after reading Reiki Pixie's post it makes sense now!

 

[Kerilicious]

It has been interesting finding the different types of reflexology around the world such as Ayurveda & Chi.
Im having to bring into the presentation of spa's which do these and struggling to find any.
Barefoot parks are popping but all over the world so thats quite easy to do.
Ive found the fish therapies and a newer thing called Ion detox foot spas.
Its relating them to the spa Im finding hard. Can anyone offer any more help? Ive got to hand this in on Wednesday and already regretting picking this subject as I dont think I have enough material to last for 20 mins.

 

[idovadsedisee]

Not sure what else I can find for you, if you are specifically looking for spas that offer reflexology - Stobo Castle does -
http://www.stobocastle.co.uk/products/detail/R00000973

It is also incorporated into treatments at The Gleneagles Spa.

Is there anyway you could rope in someone from the audience, and give a brief treatment as you regale them with the information you have found out about foot treatments around the world?

 

[kab]

How did your presentation go ?