During my physical therapy training, students were told that for every case of back pain successfully treated, at least two new clients would be brought to the practice. I can vouch for this. As Low Back Pain (LBP) is the most common pain practitioners encounter, let us explore how it applies to reflexology. My experience has shown that reflexology can be highly efficient in easing or eliminating the distress caused by this condition and can provide a positive boost to satisfied clients. The treatment of LBP is a convenient subject to explain the gist of this article.  Reflexology is ..read more

STORIES THE FEET HAVE TOLD ME My lifetime career in reflexology led me to discover the effects of the various types of reflex contact on the therapy's therapeutic outcomes. It also taught me that because of the variations of foot structure, texture, temperature, and not forgetting the unique electrical potential of each client, the reflexology practitioner needs to be able to adapt to these variations by applying different techniques.
To be able to understand this we need to start with the reflex and what it indicates. What does a painful reflex indicate?  One of reflexology's mantras ..read more

I had the immense privilege of knowing and working alongside the late Dr. Barry Peatfield for over thirty years. Dr. Peatfield was a remarkable individual who dedicated his life to the study and treatment of metabolic disorders, particularly Hypothyroidism. His unconventional approach, especially towards this condition, although successful garnered both admiration and criticism from the medical establishment of his time. In fact, it was this very opposition that eventually led him to voluntarily remove himself from the medical register. One of my fondest memories of Dr. Peatfield was during ..read more

THE KIDNEYS REVISITED An essential factor in reflexology is to realise that every organ is responsible for a range of functions. An example is that of the kidneys, which we associate typically with urine production. The kidneys play a vital role in general health and maintaining homeostasis and produce the following: RENIN: This plays a crucial role in regulating blood pressure. ERYTHROPOIETIN: (EPO) produces red blood cells (erythrocytes) PROSTAGLANDINS: A factor in the control of blood pressure. CALCITRIOL: Produces active vitamin D. KLOTHO is a protein crucial in the ageing process and ..read more

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OBITUARY Dr. Barry Durrant-Peatfield  November 1936-August 2023 As I was writing an article on various aspects of thyroid issues, I received the sad news of the passing of my dear friend and colleague, Dr. Barry Peatfield. As many of you will know, Barry was a leading light in the treatment of thyroid and metabolic issues. I got to know Barry in the 1980s after hearing from a reflexology colleague about his success in treating thyroid issues.   He obtained his medical degree at London’s Guy’s Hospital in 1960, after which he worked at the Croydon University Hospital before enterin ..read more

The slippery slope of reflexology  I am not writing this article with any sense of animosity but one of concern for the therapy, which has occupied a substantial part of my life for fifty-five years. It is also difficult for me to convey the essence of the article to those on the first rungs of their reflexology career or to those who are relatively new to the therapy, as they will have no point of reference as to how reflexology used to be. I am well qualified to raise this subject due to my association with Dwight Byers, nephew of Eunice Ingham, which began in the early 1970s. From this ..read more

The spark of life and its influence on reflexology Presented by Focused Reflexology® Founder Tony Porter This Zoom presentation on how the levels of bio electricity (qi) in the body influences treatment outcomes. With filmed demonstrations which will include applications, on increasing Qi. Saturday June 17th 2-4pm  !4.00 - 16.00 hours London Time. Life begins with an electrical spark which is illustrated in this remarkable example. For the first time, scientists have captured images of the flash of light that sparks at the very moment a human sperm cell makes contact with an egg. T ..read more

The title of this blog may be surprising — if reflexology has become diluted, why is it so popular? Before continuing, I must make clear that I am not out to ‘bash’ all of the well meaning and dedicated reflexologists out there. My aim is to reveal the trajectory that reflexology has made since the time of Eunice Ingham until today. It is from this that the essence of what was known as reflexology has indeed become diluted. I have the value of hind-sight due to the length of time I have been involved with reflexology and through my long association with the Ingham ‘family’. It is because of ..read more

Dear Artists and Reflexologists everywhere These are challenging times for everyone, particularly for those in the ‘hands-on’ therapies such as reflexology. My thoughts go to colleagues throughout the world, particularly those in Italy who are suffering so badly from the Covid-19 virus. I have been receiving communications not only from members and students of A.R.T. but from reflexologists across the spectrum questioning whether they should continue practising in these times? The professional, physical therapy organisation to which I belong issued a notice which has to be placed, at the en ..read more