Massage Tutorial: Reflexology basics, techniques, & routine
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- Опубликовано: 26 ноя 2024
- Want to incorporate some basic reflexology techniques into your massage routine? This is my approach, and it doesn't require any special knowledge of meridians, organs, etc. It's just a unique way of working with the foot for extended periods, providing a very different (and wonderful) foot massage experience.
The main technique used in reflexology (3:00) is a compress/slide tool that I've most often heard called the "inch-worm." As I demonstrate, it's important to keep your thumb reasonably close to the rest of your hand as you do this, allowing your thumb muscles to mostly act as stabilizers rather than prime movers. Apply pressure, straighten the thumb, then apply pressure again, allowing your thumb to inch its way up/across the foot as you do. Feel free to lighten up as you straighten your thumb joint to prevent thumb strain and pain under the thumbnail.
The basic reflexology routine (5:51) starts with strips up the foot, following lines from the heel to each toe. You'll then follow a grid across the metatarsophalangeal joints before working with each individual toe. Follow a line around the arches and heel of the foot, and then work with the dorsal surface, following 4 lines defined by the spaces between the toes. Finally, sink into the ankle as you bring it through a gentle circumduction.
As you sink into the arches and metatarsophalangeal joints, you'll feel an interesting landscape under your thumbs, with lots of "crunchies" and bumps. This is normal for the foot, and is particularly palpable when performing reflexology-style techniques. Exploring these can feel good for the client, but don't feel compelled to "break these up." These aren't knots or lactic acid, etc., but rather normal features of a foot that has been used for walking.
At all times, track your client's face and breathing, and stay in frequent communication to ensure that none of the techniques or areas are painful or unpleasant. While reflexology is naturally more intense than Swedish foot massage, it shouldn't be painful. Many clients will find themselves falling asleep during these treatments, and waking up feeling like a thousand bucks.
Remember, always listen to your body! Switch thumbs before fatigue sets in, and alter or discard any techniques that cause you pain or discomfort. Let me know if you have any trouble in the comments and we'll try to troubleshoot. I recommend starting by practicing on yourself and friends, and to take a workshop or long-form reflexology course if you find yourself interested in this modality! I recommend anything by Karen Ball, who taught me the basics more than a decade ago (my apologies to her for anything I've forgotten or changed!): • Video
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I have been a massage therapist for over 12 years, I do reflexology as well and you are simply terrific. I love your video it's great information.
Good evening sir , can you please share the address of the tutorial center um interested
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I am a student and this right here was the best video and I literally love it. You did a great job sir!
I am diabetic ,age 40 years everyday legs ache I'm facing I couldn't even put down on the floor and walk. Even I don't know even my slippers are leaving my feet while walking . Now I am doing this method now I am quite ok . thankyou so much. That too in this pandemic time .if not I would have faced gangrain in future. Thankyou . By god s grace I ve seen the video of yours and following you. Thank you
Take care of yourself, and please consider talking to your medical team about your slippers not working for you! You deserve a stable, comfortable surface to walk on, and protection for your feet. Be well!
@@MassageSloth thank you so much considering my health. Every day twice I am doing this massage so that I am feeling a little bit relief. God is great. Once again thanks
You’re like the Bob Ross of massage and my go-to when I need a quick refresher course. Thanks my dude!
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Yes, brilliant comparison 😊
Im just started to learn that type of reflexology massage and found thumb work is very heavy for joints. Thats video changed my life! Thank you!
try also knuckles if you get tired, saves stamina
hi thanks for refreshing my mind I am a Esthetian but not working now i like the way you do the reflexology good job that was so relaxing i love working with feet more than any part of the body thanks for waking me up
lovely seeing this touch.there is TLC with it while comforting the client
There is nothing better out there than getting a foot massage. Soooo relaxing :3
Good point! This is more massage than Reflexology.
Tell this to my wife. Almost daily massages. Thank you is a rare bird.
@@halthammerzeit she doesn't thank you for massaging her feet? Doesn't sound very considerate of her.
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Quiero contarle algo importante que descubrí, mi nena le estaba comenzando un ataque de pánico y conenze a hacerle estos masajes y en un lapso de minuto se le quitó el pánico, estoy super feliz de haber descubierto esta maravilla. Gracias por la buena información. Bendiciones para todos. 🌻🌻
l simply love your honest and down-to-earth teaching style! Thank you!
Someone commented that 7 years ago and you copy and pasted the exact thing 😮😂
Watching the video I feel relaxed as if I am getting a massage by you!!
My husband is professional massage therapist. I have been bless
u r so lucky lol
Is not by this sis men are men.
I', really impressed with your none textbook method, highlighting the importance of how to hold the foot and how the techniques are applied, always being mindful of the client and yourself x
I simply love your honest and down-to-earth teaching style! Thank you!
I can definitely agree on that one :)
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Awesome work!
Great tip on how not to strain your thumb as a practitioner. Also nice to see different version of this great practice that I am passionate about. I would say your version of the demonstration was most likely the earlier version known as "Zone Therapy", where you are working your way up in each individual zones.
PS: If anyone in Vancouver would like to be demo model reach out to me.
I cringe when I see therapists smash their thumbs into clients, love the comment on keeping it neutral. Super informative as always!
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You are a GOOD TEACHER. Knowledgeable, detailed and very thorough, presented in a lovely straightforward and calm manner.
Im also a therapist, I really admire what your demo sir and helps me a lot to know mpre knowledge about Swedish, foot, whole body, reflexology and more massage techniques. I wish i learned more about you.
Very brilliant tutorial and excellent hand work there!!
Wow... this is truly amazing.
My feet hurt and I’m jealous that’s not me omg looks amazing
Important to note that that is a reflexology style as he said defiantly not the traditional way. We raise the foot with a bolster it makes it easier to access the foot and takes the strain off plus you can see the foot better. Lot of opinions of wether it works or not but I do think that it's a great way to massage a foot and covers a lot more area in detail than just a regular foot effleurage
This foot massage looks so relaxing & full with techniques.
I don't have time to view your whole video but I thank you whole heartedly for your vocal disclaimer. Awesome job!!!
Thanks for this. I have my first reflexology client tomorrow, and, I have to admit, I rolled my eyes through this entire unit of my massage school’s curriculum. I mean-seriously, if different parts of your foot corresponded to different parts of your body, wouldn’t you have to be extra careful about avoiding the “genital” area of the foot (which, mysteriously, doesn’t show up on any of the maps). Anyway, this is a good, practical way of delivering a reflexology treatment without all the mumbo-jumbo.
They are absolutely are on my map.
I have been with some women who would say different
@@hammbannana1038 … O.K. … so, what part of the foot … ? (Asking for a friend … 😏)
My boyfriend is a hard worker. I love to massage his feet. I used oil today and it really helped make it easier.
Still exhausted me! Looking forward to learning more from this video!!
If you'd like to see some techniques to preserve your hands and body while giving a really nice foot massage, check this video out too: ruclips.net/video/o9s6_AS7WWs/видео.html You can mix and match techniques from these two videos to do an awesome job, all while keeping your hands happy. Good luck, have fun!
Very relaxing, educational, and interesting video on reflexology
I´m a new massage therapist two years and i love to learn from others in the craft...
This guy is my favorite he is very knowledgeable
I get an oxytocin rush just watching! Great techniques, your hands have such a softness of movement and empathy about them…Love the comments, esp the chicken feet - not gross at all! 😀
Good morning! I watched your video on basics massage I'm inspired watching the way you massage i wanted to be a good therapist too someday you are a good therapist! More techniques to watch i love the you massage more power and Godbless you always
Wow, I have been doing this not inorder tho but I didn't study it just a gift. I'm glad of your generosity Sir. Thank you.
that looks so goooood!!! I want a full body massage for 3 hrs
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Haha omg 3 hours lol I need a break 5mins maybe
3hrs is the best
“Do this on yourself” oh I have been! Easiest way for me to remember. ❤️
What I find is you never find that same touch if you do it on yourself. Nothing like someone else's comforting touch.
My friend is a ballet dancer she always says it’s hard finding the right person to massage her feet hard! lol I’m going to give it everything I got. I have have a double xxl hand she’s a size 6.5 foot i feel confident I’m going to satisfy her after watching this video. Thank you❤
This massage is a work of art.
Very informative! It helps me a lot! Im A filipino and currently working in saudi arabia as a Spa Therapist.❤
Thanks. I didn't know exactly what reflexology is and now I have some idea of it. I hope to have a session with a specialist soon.
It’s only foot massage, that’s ALL !
Dude , just now i did this massage seing this video cause her foot was paining and after asking her now she feels so relaxed and all her pain is vanish ❤❤
Really it's amazing practice,I learnt a lot from one only video ,your way of technique clear,simple,direct.you are trusted professional massage therapist,I will follow your videos as I can.
I could not handle his calm soothing voice and a foot massage at the same time. I would have been beside myself
You really did a good massage technique Sir. I learned a lot!
Love this! I too have forgotten the one class of Reflexology I had. I do remember the thumb work, which our Instructor called Thumb Walking. I like your version better!
I love massage very much
I treat massage as a workout, i do 3 to 7 massages a week for my lil treasure. Full body. Since i started everything improved. Do it.
I've been trying to think of add-on services and this will be perfect! Thank you Ian!
Thank you for showing this!!!!! Great refresher on techniques!
You remind me of the Bob Ross of massage... I dig it.
That... is exactly what I want to be. Or the Alton Brown of massage. Thanks :)
Massage Sloth Well if you want to be like Alton, you need sock puppets in your videos somehow.
Angelica Wegman That is exactly
Wow my son painted a picture that Bob Ross did 😃
Wonderful massage!
Thank you for this! As a student, I was wondering about other strokes I could do with the feet! This is perfect!
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This massage is very good
I like it❤😊
Me encantan esos masajes se ven tan relajantes. Se los hago a mi hija y le vienen de maravilla. Gracias por la buena información. Bendiciones para todos. 🌷🌷
Modern Mom, I like your teaching video on doing reflexology for stress. Thank you.
Ladies! Imagine if this man was your husband!!!! Omg!!! I'd be skipping home from work daily lol
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genie121 right?!😩😁
Yup😂👍
But your feet crusty. And you never paint your toes
What if he’s gay?
I am the massage therapist for my hubby and family 😂😂 my kids love it 😂
This really a satisfying massage ,one of my best way of releasing my stress ...
Thanks for this video i learn some of your techniques 👍👍👍
Когда смотрю, уже расслабляюсь. Спасибо.
THE LESSON WAS RATHER NICE. THANKYOU
I give food reflex massage but this gives me Some new ideas! It is always super interesting to find out some new way ‘s to do this job! Thanks for the update
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Okay now I need to send this to my boyfriend since he’s my personal masseuse 😂
You're a great teacher
Nice one was looking for this got it finally,,i like the video, update for more, reflexology massage 😊
Thank you for this video I am sure this will be helpful to our students studying our reflexology course
Cool beans!
Great informative massage. No need for silly whispering here, just proper clear explanation.
Love it!!!!Not even a word about "I see your kidneys are dehydrated and your liver is full of toxins😂)
Simple,adequate and anatomical 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Yeah one of the main points of reflexology, which is important. This is just a foot massage that treats everything equally. Not wrong, but not exactly what reflexology is about. This is more foot physiotherapy, then reflexology. Obviously a foot massage is always great and relaxing in whatever the way it is done, but reflexology is more important then that. As he stats it's "his reflexology techniques" incorporated into reflexology without the knowledge of meridians, organs and so on... so it's a relaxing foot massage, nothing else.
That's because anatomical structure is a real and tangible and what you're talking about is neither. There are scientifically determined dermatomes for referral pain, and the foot has nothing to do with the heart, etc., so it's just him being responsible to not make things up that some people have decided is true because they believe enough.
SILVER WOLF a relaxing foot massage is ALL foot reflexology is
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@@truestarks8688 No it's not!
I have learned a lot, now I will be able to pamper myself more effectively and also my spouse. Thank you so much.
I'm, at the moment, massaging my feet while watching this video! I'm trying to follow the techniques presented as I can & as I am able!
My feet are happy, figuratively speaking! Happy feet, literally happy me! My feet are ready to walk millions of steps again!
Thank you for your videos! It's also a great review for my anatomy!
Cheers & mabuhay, from the Philippines!
Coolllll i want to be like you
Very good tutorial I am learning a lot. I just starting to work at the Thai massage
@OG POPEYE no sorry we're professional remedial massage only
THANK YOU FOR GIVING US THIS KNOWLEGE EVERYBODY SHOULD KNOW. YOU ARE BLESS. BUT IT WILL HELP MORE PEOPLE IF WE CAN GET IT IN FRENCH ALSO. THANK
So relaxing.
That is so relaxing! Smooth massage, you feel so relax, not the type of massage where your body hurts so bad because of the pressure they put it in. 😞 and all the time all you keep saying is OUCH hahahahaha
Hes really good , even his voice us relaxing
Brilliant, well taught!
That looks so comforting 🦶😌
As usual, you did an excellent job. I would even go on to say that you teach reflexology better that the reeeeal instructor. Thank you.
Ha, I appreciate that, Barbara :) My way isn't quite proper reflexology, but I think it's a darn fine foot massage.
It sure made me want one
He’s voice he’s hands ... he’s the perfect man 🤣
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You’re the best! Love it!
Nice video, nice reflex. I love it. I enjoy watching.
I love reflexology and I support this☺
LOVE IT! Thank you this was extremely helpful for my massage classes
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge freely.
May God bless you more and more.
It looks like a good reflexology massage to me. All I have to do is add my technique to your technique and learn the points of which organs affects to it.
We're are you located please are in trinidad
what is your tecnique? What is the different feeling that client feel in reflexology and swedish massage ?
I bought my wife a massage bed, now it's time to make a relax 😌
This is awesome!! So relaxing & really knowledgable.
Hi i just like ur way its really relaxing ..thnxs for ur guide...
Thanks for the informative video.
Now I know how best to massage my wife's feet.
Mere looking at this looks so great
I love your videos, I am going to pay to keep you going. U are exactly what I need for information. You are a pleasure to watch & listen to. Thanks so much, keep them coming... :)
Thanks so much, I greatly appreciate that! :)
Even watching this is relaxing, you can imagine actually getting that massage.
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I want to thank you for your demonstration, it was easy to follow and understand. 😀😃
WOW! This looks absolutely relaxing .. Wish you could use my feet in your demo. Love your soothing gentle voice ...
This help sir for people in need,thank you!GOD BLESS.ALHAMDULILLA
Thank you for showing a more down to earth way. I can use this for my next reflexology session.
This is very tiring for the therapist,if you own the business is good but if your only an employee oh man..it hurts from my fingers up to my arns ..1 foot takes time..thanks for sharing this sir.
It’s really relaxing and amazing because it was like the softest thing to do when you are sleeping at night!
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Had one the other week. It was so light and boring. Nothing like what this guy is doing, looks fantastic!
Thank you, you are so relaxing...even just your voice! I am practicing reflexology on myself and onto is willing to act as my model. Very useful and pleasant video😃
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Excellent instructional video. Thanks for your help
Best video for foot massage. That really helps.Thank you so much for your help
I love that kind of massage
Do you have a technique for self massage for metatarsalgia? I can't hardly walk and have been told I need to have the nerves in my feet cut--which I can't imagine.