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  • All about Reflexology

    All about Reflexology

    Updated 8th April 2025

    Therapist giving a foot reflexology treatment Derived from Eastern medicine practices, Holistic treatments are non-invasive therapies which aim to treat underlying issues. They work on creating harmony within in the body through connection with energy points or meridian lines to work on overall health and well being. They compliment the western approach of medicine by offering an additional method for relaxation and stress relief which can benefit a variety of clients. One of the most popular Holistic treatments is Reflexology. In today’s blog we’re going to put a spotlight on this ancient treatment giving you and insights into the benefits and practices.
    What is Reflexology and how does it work? Reflexology is an In-depth foot treatment designed to relieve stress, relax and rebalance the body. The treatment focusses on reflex areas on foot which correspond to all of the glands, organs and parts of body. Pressure is applied using thumbs/fingers to reflex points on feet to stimulate theseย specific parts of the body encouraging a balance affect.
    Reflexology uses zone therapy which was developed by Dr William Fitzgerald.ย Dr Fitzgerald believed the body could be divided into longitudinal zones runningย from the top of the head to the tips of the toes, he found that those parts of the body in each zone are linked by a flow of energy and that the parts of the body in each zone can have an effect on each other. Body meridians chart The body systems are represented on the feet a good way to learn this areas is to see the two feet together as a mirror for the body. For example, the brain reflex is found on the top of the big toe, the spine runs from the big toe down to the heel on each foot. The right foot governs right-hand side of body, left foot governs left-hand side of the body. The image below details the organs and where they are found.
    Foot reflexology chart
     
    What are the benefits of Reflexology?
    • Stress relief โ€“ stress is responsible for 75-85% of illness
    • Improves circulation โ€“ body relaxes during reflexology โ€“ tension that restrictsblood flow is reduced enabling the blood to flow more freely
    • Helps eliminate toxins from the body (improves the function of the lymphaticsystem and stimulates the excretory system)
    • Balancing โ€“ improves the balance between the systems of the body so boostingthe immune system.
    What is the role of the Reflexologist? Reflexologists should never medically diagnose during a session with a client, the treatment is merely to focus on rebalancing the body and its systems. This is done by providing a relaxing treatment using pressure with fingers and thumbs to the reflex points not he client’s feet in order to stimulate various parts of the body. Reflexology is best completed In a series of treatments, most clients start to notice a difference after 3-6 weekly treatments. In general it’s recommended that a client have 4-6 treatments in a course.
    How much canย I charge for Reflexology?ย  How much you can charge for a reflexology can vary depending on where you are practicing. On average in the UK the treatment can currently cost between ยฃ25-ยฃ60 a session. It’s worth doing your market research to see what other practitioners are charging in your local area. How do I become a Reflexologist?ย  Our two day intensive Reflexology course will provide you will all of the information, techniques and hands on practice you need to get started with your Reflexology. Over the two days you will learn:
    • Health, safety & hygiene
    • Consultation techniques
    • Contraindications
    • Theory of reflexology
    • Reflexology massage movements and modifications
    • Treatment procedure for working on the feet
    • Massage mediums
    • Practical tuition on performing a reflexology treatment on the feet
    • Aftercare advice

    Learn Reflexology skills with our Accredited Classroom or Online Course. Book your place securely online:

  • Get the Lighting Right

    Get the Lighting Right

    With the nights drawing into the afternoon as the winter arrives and the busy festive period approaches, it is more important than ever to ensure you have the right lighting on hand as a lash technician to not only ensure your work remains to the highest standard, avoid strain on your eyes but also maximise your working hours to fit in just as many clients. But many lash techs have no clue when it comes to selecting the best lighting set up for their working space. Our blog highlights just what you need…

    Benefits of Great Lighting:

    1. Easier on the eye โ€“ less risk of eye strain when working on back to back lash clients
    2. Extend your working hours into the afternoons and evenings, even with darkness falling earlier
    3. Achieve better lash results as you can work more precisely and better check your work
    4. Get better photos of your work for sharing on social media
    5. Look and feel more professional

    What to look forโ€ฆ You are looking for a light which provides;

    • Daylight quality lighting using LEDs to mimic that working by a window feel
    • Flexibility to adjust the light by height or angle to suit your way of working. Goose necked style lamp stems of a reasonable length are best for this.
    • Avoids creating shadows by lighting the whole face, with a suitably sized light splay
    • Functionality to adjust the light level intensity and with easy on/off controls within reach when working
    • Portability if you intend to work mobile, ideally one with a folding or collapsible stand. Always look for one with a travel bag option for safety and ease of carrying.
    • Ring lights with a great splay of light but can be bulky to work beneath and difficult to correctly position to fully light the face. Make up lights tend to be better for upright, static use and often lack the functionality to alter the intensity of light for different working conditions. This is where GlamCor lights or similar come into their own.

    Our Recommendationsโ€ฆ

    GlamCor lighting has always been hard to beat in terms of the incredible quality and their reputation amongst lash techs. Their lights come in at around ยฃ175 for the most popular Classic Elite light. As another great rival, we absolutely love the lights provided by Lash Base. Two great options are their Lash Pro Light or Lash Pro Ring Light. Both coming in at around ยฃ140, they may not be the cheapest on the market however they are well made, will last you far longer than a cheaper alternative and will allow you to achieve excellent results.

    Not already living the dream and working as a lash technician? (Why ever notโ€ฆ?) An existing technician and want to further develop your lashing skills? Our fully insurable lash courses start from only ยฃ99 and allow you to begin earning up to ยฃ50 an hour as a Lash Technician. Discover the options belowโ€ฆ