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Back pain is something that most people suffer to varying degrees in their lives. As reflexologists, we are frequently presented with this condition. Although reflexology has a good track record in providing relief, there are those cases that either respond to a degree or not at all. There are many causes of back pain, and it is these which we need to be aware of. There are structural, primary and secondary causes — it is not only a case of working on the spinal reflexes. In fact, this can have little influence on a successful treatment outcome (unless there was a direct trauma to an area of ..read more

Because of the high level of demand for the first Totally Toes seminar, the numbers of attendees had to be restricted.  I am pleased to be able to offer this seminar again ..read more

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Thank you for participating in the Zoom Forum on January 14. This proved to be extremely popular. I am planning to host another one on February 21st. As soon as this has been arranged you will be notified.  I am pleased to send the information regarding an exciting on line seminar, details of which are attached: Book Now My best wishes and hope you are keeping well. ​Tony ..read more

I hosted the first reflexology forum on January 14th, an international event which provoked so much interest that it lasted for three hours! It was a pleasure to see so many A.R.T. family members and colleagues worldwide and guests sharing their reflexology journeys. From Ruby Hood in Canada, who took her first seminar with Eunice Ingham and still runs a busy practice. Ann Phillpott who attended the first I.I.R. seminar I gave in London many years ago. Ann is an example of what having a positive attitude can have on our lives — she is a great motivator, just what is needed ..read more

Dear ARTists and reflexologists everywhere. These are unprecedented times we are going through. The lockdowns are causing great difficulties for most people, particularly those who like us are self-employed. It is natural to become despondent about the situation and fear what the future has in store professionally. It is always essential to keep a positive attitude and outlook on life — in these times even more so. I am sure that once this epidemic has passed, and things return to something of more normal equilibrium, our work will be even more in demand.  Cultivating a positive ou ..read more

Tony Porter founder/developer A.R.T.® and Focused Reflexology® An open forum on all things reflexology. Dear ARTists and reflexologists everywhere I shall be hosting a free Zoom meeting on Thursday 14th January at 2.00 UK time 3.00 European time which will be open to all reflexologists.  This will be a casual get together over tea or even perhaps champagne for an open reflexology discussion. 2021 marks my 46th year as therapist and international teacher. I hope to have some interesting people discussing their experiences in the profession, and hopefully, to hear the exper ..read more

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Première partie Lorsque j'ai reçu la nouvelle du décès de Dwight, il était 4h30 du matin, l'aube approchait. Il est habituel que je me lève à cette heure-là, que je me fasse une tasse de thé et que j'apprécie le calme avant de commencer ma journée. Recevoir la nouvelle m'a ramené à une aube de 1983 sur le Mt Kilimandjaro. Dwight et moi avions campé pour la nuit pendant notre ascension de la plus haute montagne d'Afrique. J'étais resté debout, émerveillé par l'immensité de l'univers qui s'étendait autour de moi et qui, à cette latitude et à cette altitude, avait une magnificence indescriptibl ..read more