Alternative medicine, massage & reflexology
August 6, 2008
 Reflexology practice |
Reflexology Practice: In a quiet office on North York Street, Ken Aldridge practices reflexology. The word may not be familiar to some, but practitioners say reflexology has been around for thousands of years. SOURCE: Some swear by reflexology |
| Mary Cagle, 63, a retired secretary, said she found Aldridge in the phone book only because she was looking for massage. “The circulation is not good in my legs,” she said.
“Since I started coming to him two months ago, I stopped taking my pain pills. Yesterday, I got on the treadmill and walked two miles.” Cagle says that even daily aches and pains have responded to reflexology. “This morning I had a spot on the ball of my feet but now he’s mashed on it, and it doesn’t hurt anymore,” she said. Cagle said her family has noticed an overall difference in her energy. “I used to not keep up with my husband, but now he can’t keep up with me,” she said. Once a week is all she needs, Cagle said. “I look forward to the sessions with him because I leave here relaxed and with no pain.” Aldridge, 72, provided the textbook definition of what he does. “Reflexology is a science that deals with the principle areas of the feet and hands that correspond to parts of the body,” he said. “It stimulates the blood flow, improves nerve function, and is very relaxing.” The appropriate areas of the feet or hands are manually massaged to achieve the desired result. Years of doing this kind of work show in Aldridge’s strong handshake. The business is called “His Touch Massage Therapy.” Aldridge does the reflexology and his wife, Beth, does massage. A spiritual man, Aldridge said there’s a reason his business card features a drawing of praying hands. “It is religious symbolism that represents His touch through us,” he said. “My wife, Beth, came up with that name. It was a way to kind of put us in the background.” MORE ABOUT THE PRACTICE OF REFLEXOLOGY:
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Reflexology foot chart
July 29, 2008
 Reflexology foot chart |
The very first ‘Reflexology foot chart’: The first ‘reflexology foot chart’ was developed by Eunice Ingham in North America during the 1930′s. Her reflexology foot charts showed exactly how particular parts of the foot relate to other parts of the body. SOURCE: Review of reflexology charts |
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MORE REFLEXOLOGY THERAPY:
REFLEXOLOGY MASSAGE | PALMTHERAPY MASSAGE THERAPY | ASIAN MASSAGE
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Reflexology in New York City
July 25, 2008
 Reflexology in New York |
Reflexology in New York: Reflexologists and reflexology centers can be found in New York at: the New York State Reflexology (145 E 23rd Street); Dusnee Skin Care (767 Lenox Ave); and Feline Day Spa (235 W 75th Street).” SOURCE: Reflexology in New York City |
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MORE REFLEXOLOGY THERAPY:
REFLEXOLOGY MASSAGE | PALMTHERAPY MASSAGE THERAPY | ASIAN MASSAGE
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Reflexology Belfast
July 19, 2008
 Reflexology in Belfast |
Reflexology in Belfast: Reflexologists and reflexology centers can be found in Belfast at: the Natural Body Care – ladies only (8 Glendhu Manor, Garnerville Rd.); “THERAPUTIX” Reflexology School Belfast (St Brides Hall Deravolgie Avenue), and the Irish Reflexologists’ Institute (Fitzwilliam Business Centre, Laurance Street, Drogheda).” SOURCE: Reflexology in Belfast |
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Reflexology in London
July 19, 2008
 Reflexology in London |
Reflexology in London: Reflexologists and reflexology centers can be found in London at: the Central London College of Reflexology (14-16 Betterton Street, Covent Garden); London School of Reflexology (13 Brookfield Mansion, Highgate West Hill), and the London Foot Care Center (94 Snowfields, London Bridge SE1 3SS).” SOURCE: Reflexology in London |
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Reflexology pregnancy
July 19, 2008
 Reflexology and pregnancy |
Reflexology during pregnancy?: Reflexologist Hannah Hulme Hunter says: “Reflexology is generally considered safe in pregnancy, provided all is well with your pregnancy and your reflexologist knows that you’re pregnant.” SOURCE: Reflexology during pregnancy |
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However, some reflexologists will not treat a pregnant woman during the first trimester. The Association of Reflexologists (AOR) has said that this opinion can be attributed to a misplaced patient fear that reflexology may cause a miscarriage.
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Changes may put reflexologists out of work
July 8, 2008
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South Africa: change in ‘therapeutic’ legislation: The term “therapeutic” might be removed from the names of the professions of aromatherapy, massage therapy and reflexology. SOURCE:
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There is the fear that scores of aromatherapists, reflexologists and massage therapists will be put out of business if proposed changes to the registration of therapeutic health practitioners go ahead.
The Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA) wants to petition the minister of health to change legislation so that the term “therapeutic” is removed from the names of the professions of aromatherapy, massage therapy and reflexology.This means people in these fields would be known as practitioners. They would also have to register with the health council.Tracy Chambers of the SA Association of Health and Skincare Professionals said this would influence the entire industry, as anyone wanting to practise reflexology or aromatherapy would have to comply with council regulations.
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The council has said the reason for the change was to prevent people from practising as therapeutic therapists without registering with them.Chambers said the distinction between therapeutic – meaning that it was used for healing – and non-therapeutic treatments was misleading, as both required the same knowledge. Registered therapeutic practitioners would also be barred from offering treatment in any circumstances other than medical referrals.“It impinges hugely on the industry,” Chambers said.
Gayl Hansen, director of the Cape Institute for Allied Health Studies, said the proposed changes did not look at the “bigger picture” of the need for basic skills at grassroots levels.
There is speculation that practitioners wanting to register with the AHPCSA would have to do a four-year degree – meaning they could practise on a clinical level.
“This is very short-sighted,” Hansen said.
She said the council needed to have multiple levels of entry and training in the health care industry so that therapists with basic reflexology training could still work in beauty salons.
Therapists with clinical training tended to work for themselves, not in a spa or beauty salon.
However, the non-registered therapist without clinical training, but with the skills to do reflexology or massage therapy, would be unable to practise.
Debbie Drake-Hoffmann, the registrar of the AHPCSA, said the change would not put therapists without clinical training out of business.
“On the contrary, if spas employed registered therapists it would ensure the public receivedstandardised quality treatments.”
She said current legislation prevented council-registered practitioners from working for health spas or beauty salons, but the council was reviewing these regulations.
The deadline for comments on the AHPCSA’s proposed changes is July 31.
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