01/02/2026
Whenever we travel, I make a point to receive a reflexology session if it’s offered. I enjoy noticing how different parts of the world approach the practice.
Today’s session used implements instead of hands….an opportunity for a little education.
Reflexology is not about force or tools. It is a precise, hands-on practice using specific touch on reflex areas of the feet to support nervous system regulation and whole-body balance.
The practitioner’s hands are essential for sensing tissue response and adjusting pressure in real time. Tools remove that feedback and can injure delicate tissues.
Reflexology is also distinct from massage. It is its own clinical practice, and to be proficient, it requiring specialized education and hands-on assessment.
In reflexology, hands matter. Training matters. And the nervous system knows the difference.