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 UNDERSTANDING CONNECTIONS

19/12/2015

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Part 2
In part 1 of this blog (20/8/15) I made the point of being aware of the connections between the neck, abdominal areas, and their influence on the reflexes in the feet.
In this part 2, I want to focus on other aspects of this subject.
As I shall be focusing on this subject during my Breakthrough seminar in February I thought it would be of interest to give an overview.


During my formative time in physical therapy, a lot of attention was placed on abdominal massage.
Apart from the structured instruction students went through we also had to gain experience ‘in the field’ so to speak.
This entailed giving abdominal massage to clients in a Health Farm, as Spas were called in those days.
We would give these massages throughout the day, on all types of abdomens, from concave to sometimes grossly convex.
Many types of techniques were employed, depending on the needs and types of client.

With experience it became easy, at least on most people, to detect areas of tension within the abdominal cavity. When these were gently released; a transformation would often take place in the way the client felt at the conclusion of the session.


Apart from various rumbles and other expressions from the digestive tract, many would experience a type of calmness and wellbeing they had never experienced before.
Others would remark after a few sessions that their digestive problems which had been troubling them for years had either disappeared or greatly diminished. Conditions such as back pain responded in the same way. Others experienced an emotional release, a catharsis.

The therapeutic efficacy of this type of treatment impressed me greatly; which is why I include it in many of
my reflexology treatments.

In part 1 of this blog, I mentioned how tensions and injuries to the neck structure have an influence on the reflexes in the feet.
For the benefit of those who are not osteopaths or physiotherapists, the type of tensions in the neck I am mentioning are those affecting the soft tissues. Even these can cause problems not just in the area of the neck, but to areas of the spine and functions far distal from the original trauma – including the reflexes in the feet.
Severe trauma of the cervical spine produces extreme foot reflex distortion, which will be discussed at the seminar.


It was my dear, late friend Osteopath Arthur Lincoln Pauls who postulated the importance of releasing tensions in the neck before treating other areas. He was a gifted maverick with a touch of genius.
The main focus of the seminar will of course be on reflexology and the techniques, which once mastered will have a transformational benefit on the the therapist, and most importantly on the client.

During the first two days I shall discuss and demonstrate techniques for the triad of neck, abdomen and feet.
Those who are qualified in a physical therapy discipline will be able to utilise the techniques in their existing practice.

Those who are not qualified will be able to share techniques with colleagues, family and friends.
The other benefit, particularly with the abdominal techniques is that therapists are able to treat themselves.

The two days will cover all the subjects and will be sufficient to learn and practice the techniques.

The option of the third day will be to revue the reflexology techniques and a more focused study on the neck and abdominal techniques, which include therapist self-help.

My next Blog will include more information on the inherent potential of including the reflexology, neck and abdominal techniques of the seminar.

My Best Wishes

Tony Porter©


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December 18th, 2015

18/12/2015

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TONY PORTER REFLEXOLOGY BREAKTHROUGH SEMINAR
London
February 22/23/24
There is a very positive response to this seminar, with many people booking to reserve a place.
Unfortunately some have just left their names without showing their contact details.
If you are one of these, would you kindly leave these details.
 Email:
tonyporter@btconnect.com
Or complete the online booking form:
www.artreflex.com   seminar page.

Thank you
Tony Porter


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TONY PORTER REFLEXOLOGY

10/12/2015

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 TONY PORTER REFLEXOLOGY
BREAKTHROUGH SEMINAR
There is a lot of interest in this seminar. This post will make it clear to those who would like to book a place and need confirmation of venue location and dates and times.
Seminar Dates: 22, 23 & 24 February 2016

Venue: Columbia Hotel
95-96 Lancaster Gate
London W2 3NS
Tel: +44 (0) 207 402 0021


Due to the amount of information in this seminar, which will include specific manual applications to the neck and abdomen. I have decided to give the option of an extra day to enable the full assimilation of the subjects. In this case the seminar will be from:
Monday 22nd -Wednesday 24th February
The fee for the full 3 days seminar is £325
Monday 22nd & Tuesday 23rd (2 day seminar only) is £225
The extra day on the Wednesday can only be attended by those who are attending the Monday and Tuesday seminars
Current members of ART receive 10% discount

Seminars will begin at 10.00 am and conclude approximately 5.30 each day Registration on the Monday is from 9.15 am
An online booking form will be available from next week, in the meantime places can be reserved by sending a deposit of £100. Payments by Cheque to be made payable to A.J.Porter and sent to address shown below.
or by Bank Transfer:
A.J. Porter
sort code:20-95-61
A/C 50500550
Outside UK bookings:
IBAN GB41 BARC 2095 6150 5005 50
SWIFTBIC BARCGB22
Please make sure to use your name as reference if booking by BACS payment. Please also show your full name and contact details, either on the booking form on the seminar page or email: tonyporter@btconnect.com

Whatever method you pay by please make sure to contact via email or leave a message, to make sure of reservation.
Bookings will be confirmed
 It is important to confirm if you wish to attend for two or three days. Phone or email your preference as soon as possible, leaving name and contact details.
+44 (0) 20 8920 9555
Email:
tonyporter@btconnect.com

Tony Porter seminars
77 Lakeside Road
Palmers Green
London
N13 4PS

I look forward to meeting you at the seminar
Tony Porter

 
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TONY PORTER SEMINAR

10/12/2015

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TONY PORTER REFLEXOLOGY
Breakthrough seminar notification
London: Tuesday February 23 –Wednesday 24 2016


This seminar will be an opportunity to learn the latest techniques and developments from my 40 + years in reflexology.
I shall be demonstrating protocols and refinements that I have not taught in the U.K. before.
The purpose of this seminar will be to demonstrate other concepts of reflexology. Once these are learned it will give confidence and inspiration, enabling students to breakthrough limiting beliefs of the therapy.

The subjects will include:

●Detection and interpretation of disturbed reflexes
●Reflex contacts which maximise the full potential of reflexology
●The myth of the painful reflex
●The rule of the reflex
●The myth of contraindications
●The physiological relationship between the neck, abdomen and the reflexes of the feet
●Techniques to use in hormonal,  gynaecological and fertility conditions.
●How to give shorter and more effective treatment sessions.
●A ‘first aid’ protocol to use when away from treatment room environment.

These two days will count as one seminar for those who want to go on to full ART training.
Full details to be announced later.
My Best Wishes

Tony Porter
 


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Tony Porter Reflexology special seminar

9/12/2015

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Tony Porter Reflexology
Breakthrough Seminars
A seminar which will change your understanding of reflexology.
I use the term of breakthrough to describe the purpose of this seminar to
breakout out of the conditioned and limited understanding of reflexology
and to break through into a new perspective of the therapy. The general
understanding of reflexology is that of relaxation. While this is of value,
it is only one part of a broad spectrum of its benefits.

The techniques which form the classical way of working have become

greatly diluted over the years, to such an extent that they resemble nothing
more than a feeble and ineffective type of contact to the feet. Other than
sending people to sleep, it has little, therapeutic potential.
Is it any wonder that many reflexologists, become disillusioned and
uninspired with the therapy. For more than 40 years I have been teaching
techniques and protocols which challenge the very limited approach
favoured by many reflexologists.

These seminars present a unique approach to reflexology.

When I began my career in reflexology it was regarded as a rather obscure
therapy. Although, today it has become a popular therapy, it still bears the
label of its use in regard to relaxation.
The therapeutic potential of reflexology will only manifest if focused and
authoritative techniques are used.
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My lifetime in reflexology has enabled me to create and use techniques
which bear little resemblance to the classical ones used by the majority of
reflexologists.

These techniques are more focused and positive than the former. They are

easy to learn, can be quickly put into use, and can be combined with existing
techniques. The key, in fact the foundation of effective reflexology is the
ability to detect and interpret the disturbed reflexes. Without this
reflexology is just a hit and miss affair-something without substance and
uninspiring to the therapist. This subject, along with unique techniques will
be one of the main areas of focus at the seminar.

Once these have been mastered, a greater and deeper understanding

of reflexology will emerge. This will beneficial, not only to you, but,
importantly to your patients, and hence your practice.
It is my mission not only to teach effective techniques, but to inspire
and give confidence to students. The subjects of these seminars
include:

Understanding

• The development of touch
• The myth of the painful reflex
• The rule of the reflex
• The detection and interpretation of disturbed reflexes
• Contacts which maximise the full potential of reflexology
• The myth of contraindications
• The relationship between the neck, abdomen and the reflexes of the feet
• The use of the techniques in hormonal, fertility and gynaecological conditions
• How to give shorter and more effective treatment sessions
• An effective ‘First Aid’ protocol to use when away from your clinical environment

My aim is that my students will leave these seminars feeling

inspired and confident.

I look forward to meeting you.


Best Wishes


Tony Porter
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