Stress can cause disease. By removing stress, reflexology aims to improve
health. Foot and hand reflexology is based on the idea that there are reflex
areas in the feet and hands that corresponds to all body parts. The application
of pressure to the hands and feet reduces stress and puts the body into a
natural healing state. Nervous people pace back and forth, wring and rub their
hands, bite their nails or handle worry beads. Reflexologists believe they are
working on the reflex areas in their hands and feet to ease discomfort and
relax.
Reflexology is an effective therapy on its own. It also compliments
traditional medical treatment as well as chiropractic or other natural healing
techniques. Reflexologists do not diagnose, prescribe for or treat specific
illness. Instead, they work on reflexes in the feet and hands to remove the
stress that causes disease or impedes the body's ability to heal itself.
As
a reflexologist, you will find yourself doing more than working on your clients.
You will have to look after your own business affairs, give receipts, book
appointments and keep records. You will be paid by each client you wee. If you
are affiliated with a chiropractic clinic, you will pay a percentage of your fee
to the clinic.
The practice of reflexology is not demanding. You will need average learning
ability and a sincere interest in people's welfare. Personal cleanliness is also
important.
If you like people, are comfortable with them, and want to help
them, this may be the career for you. You will excel at reflexology if you are
gentle, tolerant and caring. In return, you will have the satisfaction of
helping people heal.