Reflexology & Vertical Reflexology

REFLEXOLOGY

Reflexology is a gentle holistic therapy with many health benefits. By accessing energy channels from your feet and hands the body is encouraged to return to its natural state of balance.
This is an ancient healing art with origins in the Egyptian and North American traditions.

In the last century the therapy has been developed and today there are many specialties e.g. vertical, crystal and colour reflexology.

Reflexology is most effective on the feet but working on hands is also beneficial and often used for self treatment between sessions.
A series of 6 sessions is usually recommended to gain maximum long term benefits from the therapy.

VERTICAL REFLEX THERAPY (VRT)

VRT is performed on the top of the foot with the individual standing and is especially effective for joint and movement problems. It can be given as part of a conventional session or as a separate treatment. This increases the intensity and speed of the treatment so sessions last approx 20mins.

What is it?
VRT has been developed by Lynne Booth. While treating clients who had mobility difficulties in a nursing home she worked intuitively and reacted to individual needs. The result is VRT, performed on the top of the foot with the client standing. This increases the intensity and speed of treatments, so sessions last about 20 mins. VRT can also be incorporated into a conventional reflexology session of one hour.

Who can it help?
Lynne took part in a clinical trial which proved the benefit of this therapy to people with muscular – skeletal problems. Since then Lynne has gone on to develop her work with successful treatment of asthma, arthritis, M.E. , sports injuries, and many other conditions.

TREATMENT GUIDELINES

Do not eat a heavy meal 30 minutes before or after a treatment.
Do not take any strenuous exercise immediately after treatment.
Relax after the treatment to get the full benefit from the therapy.
Drink at least one glass of water after your treatment.
We cannot treat or diagnose specific illnesses.
Always see your Health Practitioner when you are ill.
Children are required, by law, to see a Doctor when they are ill.
If you are currently being treated by a medical consultant discuss the suitability of having alternative therapy.

Kathleen is a member of the Association of Reflexologists, a national body which supports practitioners, promotes reflexology, sets professional standards for training and practice, and furthers reflexology research (for full details see www.AOR.org.uk).
Kathleen is also a member of the Vertical Reflex Therapy (VRT) Network, which updates practitioners on a regular basis. The website for VRT is www.boothvrt.co.uk