Re: Massage balm for reflexologists?

[Guest guest]

Dear Trina,

You are correct, no properly qualified therapist in REAL reflexology (their

are lots out there who do short/long but extremely inadequate courses, and

call themselves reflexologists....in England, at least) would use oils or

creams. Although some may use a foot cream at the end of a treatment for a

bit of a foot massage...just to round it off....this is usually just an

added extra. Real reflexologists use only talcum powder, to prevent the

pulling of skin on the feet whilst undertaking a treatment. This can

happen and be painful to the client.

Just my to pennorth worth.

Clare in London. (Who is also a Reflexologist)

> All he has read about the study and science of reflexology leads him to

> believe no oil or lotion, etc should be used. Just normal friction

between

> hands and feet, ears, etc...

>

> Cheers,

>

> Trina Wallace

>

[Guest guest]

>You are correct, no properly qualified therapist in REAL reflexology (their

are lots out there who do short/long but extremely inadequate courses, and

call themselves reflexologists....in England, at least) would use oils or

creams.

Hi Clare.

Is there any specific reason why a reflexologist wouldn't use an oil or a

lotion? It seems to me that it would be better for the client and the

therapist to use one of the above, or is this a case of this is the way we

have always done it, so it must be correct? I'm not picking on you, just

looking for a clarification.

Pat.

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