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Sep 01 2010

Reflexology & Massage Around the World

As a reflexology instructor of many years, I constantly witness the confusion that exists in people’s minds about reflexology. Since most massage schools on this continent do not teach reflexology in-depth (or at all), it’s not surprising most practitioners are left thinking reflexology is simply the inclusion of applied static pressure during a massage on points of the feet or hands as indicated on a reflexology chart.

In a short article I was recently asked to write for Massage Magazine, I described the similarities and differences between reflexology (as we know it in North America) and massage therapy. I also briefly described how reflexology in the Western world compares to the modality as it is practiced in other countries.

I’ve received a number of complimentary calls regarding this article. Since it seems to have really provided a lot of clarity for many people, I thought I would share the link, in the event you’re interested.

It goes without saying that I would love to read your comments!

Reflexology & Massage article

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Written by Karen Ball · Categorized: General · Tagged: Massage

Comments

  1. Bridget says

    September 12, 2012 at 10:15 am

    Karen,
    I really appreciated you bringing up inadequate training for those that work in spas and calling it reflexology. I have heard stories about some places just sitting their employees down in front of an instructional video and then an hour later expecting them to deliver a reflexology session. I believe that anyone who practices reflexology as a paid job should have at least a basic understanding of how the body works and in what way our work will affect the person in front of us. I am often hesitant to use the word massage when explaining what reflexology is because I think they are 2 completely different things. However after trying to explain it without that word, more times than not I get a look that says “huh?” and I end up saying that its almost like an in depth foot massage. Thank you for this article I enjoyed reading it.
    Bridget

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    • Karen Ball says

      September 12, 2012 at 6:59 pm

      Thanks Bridget. You might enjoy reading this blog, where I talk about the difference between reflexology and massage. It might give you some language to use when explaining to prospective clients. http://academyofancientreflexology.com/blog/2012/07/just-starting-out.html

      Reply
  2. radaintholistics says

    October 29, 2018 at 6:55 am

    Very nice article. Really helpful and reliable. Thanks for sharing this and keep up the good work, very much appreciated.

    Reply
    • Karen Ball says

      October 29, 2018 at 12:24 pm

      Thanks for taking the time to comment.

      Reply

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