Did you know, however, that it is also possible to carry out reflexology on the hand? Hand reflexology is often taught on a reflexologist course but there is not as much focus on it. As a reflexologist I'm also guilty of focusing on the feet and only using the hands on rare occasions. This year my professional association, The Association of Reflexologists, announced that for World Reflexology Week we would be promoting hand reflexology. I'll admit that as a foot reflexologist the idea was a bit daunting but after a refresher session and a lot of practice I felt ready to offer tasters for a donation to our chosen charity - and it was great to remember how relaxing hand reflexology actually felt.
The main reasons we don't offer hand reflexology are because the feet are the tyres of your body and more sensitive than the hands, because they are usually covered. Working someones' feet while they are reclining is often more relaxing than sitting, and can also feel less invasive of your personal space. Saying that though, if you have a reason why you can't have your feet treated, there is nothing to stop you requesting one or both hands being treated as an alternative...and if you have an office job you may pick up some tips to give yourself a quick treatment as a break!
