“You have to experience it to appreciate its many health benefits.”
What is Reflexology?
The definition for this ancient art and science falls into two categories: not only what it is but also what it does for the person receiving this highly powerful form of complementary therapy.
Using the practitioner’s hands (and occasionally a small instrument), reflexology works on the hands, feet, ears and other body parts to elicit a healing response. The principle is based on ancient philosophies that the body can be represented through a series of correspondences: in the example of hand reflexology, the whole body can be treated through working on the hand.
Reflexology charts and drawings will show that the human body can be mapped out on the hand and that, by applying pressure to related areas on the hand, the therapist can bring about a response in the corresponding part of the body. The most popular approach is to work through the feet.
It is designed to be therapeutic, helping with all kinds of conditions and ailments. It also has the capacity to bring about relaxation and remove toxicity, not only of the body but also of the mind.
It works on the principle that there are channels of energy which flow throughout the body and, when we become ill, they slow down and stagnate. Reflexology is designed to get the channels of energy moving again.
One stunning example of how the energy can move is shown through these aura photos taken of the feet, before and after a reflexology session.
Before: My aura around my hands is gold in colour and the patient’s feet are a green/blue colour
After: following the movement of energy during the treatment, the colours have exchanged and the aura of my hands is now blue and the patient’s aura is a gold colour.
Effective Reflexology
I coined this phrase and have used it as a brand name for my work since 1996.
Effective Reflexology is the umbrella term that I use to promote books, courses, in person and online and also to spread the message through social media.
Throughout the website you will find the following:-
Coronal Zone Reflex Therapy – a powerful and gentle form of reflexology that I pioneered back in 1999.
Reflexology for Men’s Health – focusing specifically on male health, which is vastly underrepresented in both orthodox and complementary health settings. I run two-day courses online and in person throughout the world. There is also additional focus on the Male Andropause with its own course as well.
Anatomy and Physiology Refresher Course – widely welcomed by the reflexology community, this course has been designed with reflexologists in mind. It is a ten-week online course, delivered via Zoom and covers all body systems in extensive detail, looking at the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual components that make up illness and disease.
On occasions, I also teach courses on Reflexology and Cancer, Reflexology and Multiple Sclerosis, Reflexology and Diabetes, and Reflexology and Pain Management. Please check the Events and Courses Section for updates on these options.