tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8065795456768230062.post774700036357697520..comments2023-12-27T04:10:28.685-07:00Comments on Reflexology Live: A Heated Argument on the Difference Between Reflexology and Foot MassageeKevin Kunzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13507881298322771191noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8065795456768230062.post-22805741595694463352010-05-14T15:49:38.850-06:002010-05-14T15:49:38.850-06:00What a great discussion! In Maine, you can't s...What a great discussion! In Maine, you can't say you do massage unless you are a licensed massage therapist. Now, can reflexologists say they do a few relaxing massage techniques in your reflexology session? We seem to have a great relationship with the massage field here. SO, it probably wouldn't matter here. That said, while I am also a licensed massage therapist, I still do not say foot massage, when doing reflexology. As reflexologists, we do warm-up techniques. The reason for this is to warm up the foot and get it ready for deeper work. It is necessary to loosen the foot, and start the relaxation process, to be able to go deeper. And all deeper work needs a finish. We can call them desserts or finish techniques. The focus is not to work the muscles. It is to effect the nervous system. Big difference.Wendy Deckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057674834371456934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8065795456768230062.post-49299336886439043952010-05-12T10:08:34.940-06:002010-05-12T10:08:34.940-06:00I must also say that I have great respect for mass...I must also say that I have great respect for massage therapy and those that so heartily give of themselves to help people in this modality. I regularly see a Massage Therapist and would not want to be without this wonderful form of treatment. Just like Massage therapy, we owe Reflexology the respect it deserves because it can stand on its own for what it can do in the human body.Gaetane Reimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15866868805564366907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8065795456768230062.post-18958439063312924882010-05-11T20:43:33.848-06:002010-05-11T20:43:33.848-06:00I honestly never desired to learn massage. I live ...I honestly never desired to learn massage. I live in a small town that has 8 massage therapists and I am the only certified Reflexologist. My desire was to see people receive healing in their bodies, not just relaxation. I wanted to see positive changes. If I wanted to give a foot massage, I would have studied massage therapy. Some clients come here with the desire to have a foot massage and expect me to throw in a massage. I tell them that this is not a foot massage. Once I explain what Reflexology is truly about, I would say that 95% of clients rebook. They can get a good foot massage from a Massage therapist but they won't be getting a REAL Reflexology treatment. I have noticed that one can get tired of continually promoting the difference. Some people don't want to feel the pain, they just want to feel good. And yes, definitely a treatment can feel good but we have to keep pushing the truth about Reflexology. If we allow it to turn into a foot massage, then many will not want to deal with some of the pain associated and just want the warm fuzzies. I am here to help people heal find health and healing. Our associations are only as strong as we are in our beliefs. As Reflexologists we must unite to promote the truth otherwise our profession will become obliterated and known as just another part of massage therapy.Gaetane Reimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15866868805564366907noreply@blogger.com