The mantra 'Structure governs function' is well known to osteopaths and bodyworkers everywhere. It refers to all of the structures which make up the body.
The integrity of the structures governs the functions of the body, either in a positive or negative way depending on the type and location of the structural 'lesion'

My experience in reflexology has shown me that the reverse can also be true: Mal function can also govern structure, in this case of the feet.
It is well known in reflexology circles that a bunion commonly relates to thyroid, hormonal dysfunction causing the structural abnormality of the metatarsal joint.

​However I have seen many instances of a malfunction in the body causing a range of structural changes in the feet, particularly where cardiological problems are present.
The foot print example below is one of many I took of people with cardiological conditions.
​There are others shown on my Instagram pages.
Note the pressure points on the left metatarsal joints, plus the absence of the three toes indicating tension and imbalance, caused possibly through the influence of the vagus nerve in cardiological conditions.
I have hundreds of other examples of similar cases.
These examples demonstrate the hidden 'layers' of reflexology which are discussed and demonstrated at my ART seminars.
I hope you find this of interest which will, I hope add more value to your great work.

Best Wishes

Tony Porter

These is another early A.R.T. chart which was partly developed through a clinical research programme 1987-89  Tony Porter Founder/Director A.R.T.

I have been having an early spring clean and came across files and files of photos and articles going back to the beginning of my reflexology journey in 1972.
I came across this advert for a seminar in South Africa in 1983. This was the first International seminar that Dwight (Byers)and I gave together. After this we were 'on the road' giving seminars over the next twelve years.

Our journeys took us to Africa, Australia, New Zealand, South America, China, Mongolia, and across America and most of Europe. In the free times between giving seminars we climbed mountains such as Kilimanjaro and hiked through the Amazon and on to Peru.

It was a wonderful experience to teach and open countries to reflexology and also to experience the different ways that reflexology was practiced.
Reflexology opened so many doors for me and gave me the opportunity to become a truly international reflexologist giving seminars and treatments in my own right throughout the world up until the present time.
Once you put your mind to something in my case reflexology, and make it your life mission to be the best, doors and unexpected opportunities will manifest - that I guarantee!
'Whatever you can do or dream you can do begin it .... Boldness has genius, magic and power in it, begin it now!
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​My Best Wishes 

Tony Porter