About A.R.T.
What is taught at A.R.T. seminars
The concepts of A.R.T. (Advanced Reflexology Techniques) form a complete system of reflexology which can be used in conjunction with the classical model.
The main purpose of Reflexology is to ‘Find a sore spot and work it out’ to paraphrase Eunice Ingham.
The A.R.T. protocol adds two vital keys which add a breakthrough to the understanding and effectiveness of treatments.
The different types of contact and techniques which are vital to be able to provide truly effective treatments will be demonstrated.
Combined with the different types of contact are demonstrations on how to apply them effectively and without strain to the hands and joints of the fingers and thumbs. It is the incorrect positioning of the therapist while giving a treatment which a common cause of painful conditions of the joints of the thumbs and fingers — also including discomfort to the lower and upper back and to the hands.
One of the most common postural mistakes is the:
The influence of the types of contact on the outcome of treatments
No two feet are the same, and for that matter, no two clients are the same. Therefore to expect one technique to be appropriate for all, is living in a reflexology fantasy land.
How to use the appropriate type of contact for each type of foot is taught at A.R.T. seminars.
The recognition of reflexology today is one of a therapy of relaxation, which obviously does have value. However, I am aware of the way that the true essence of reflexology has become, and is continuously becoming, diluted.
There are many would be clients who are looking for a more focused type of reflexology, something which they can feel and is stimulating.
It has always been my mission to demonstrate the other levels of reflexology which can be utilised.
This is one of the purposes of presenting A.R.T. seminars — to demonstrate the other levels of reflexology which can be utilised into existing protocols.
This will be a great bonus — adding greatly to the professional status of the reflexologist.
Tony Porter
The main purpose of Reflexology is to ‘Find a sore spot and work it out’ to paraphrase Eunice Ingham.
The A.R.T. protocol adds two vital keys which add a breakthrough to the understanding and effectiveness of treatments.
- The ability to detect the ‘disturbed’ reflexes.
- And then how to interpret the type of ‘disturbed’ texture present.
The different types of contact and techniques which are vital to be able to provide truly effective treatments will be demonstrated.
Combined with the different types of contact are demonstrations on how to apply them effectively and without strain to the hands and joints of the fingers and thumbs. It is the incorrect positioning of the therapist while giving a treatment which a common cause of painful conditions of the joints of the thumbs and fingers — also including discomfort to the lower and upper back and to the hands.
One of the most common postural mistakes is the:
- The ‘jacked’ up elbow posture i.e. holding the elbow of the active hand in the air at and beyond the level of the neck. This is a very common posture, which is rife, and causes a plethora of problems and injuries from the lower and upper back, shoulders to the wrist and thumbs.
The main reason for the ‘jacked’ up elbow is because the therapist is sitting too close to the foot and was not taught the correct techniques in the first place.
How to avoid this is another subject of A.R.T. seminars.
The influence of the types of contact on the outcome of treatments
No two feet are the same, and for that matter, no two clients are the same. Therefore to expect one technique to be appropriate for all, is living in a reflexology fantasy land.
How to use the appropriate type of contact for each type of foot is taught at A.R.T. seminars.
The recognition of reflexology today is one of a therapy of relaxation, which obviously does have value. However, I am aware of the way that the true essence of reflexology has become, and is continuously becoming, diluted.
There are many would be clients who are looking for a more focused type of reflexology, something which they can feel and is stimulating.
It has always been my mission to demonstrate the other levels of reflexology which can be utilised.
This is one of the purposes of presenting A.R.T. seminars — to demonstrate the other levels of reflexology which can be utilised into existing protocols.
This will be a great bonus — adding greatly to the professional status of the reflexologist.
Tony Porter