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Reflexology - An Evolving Science 
The science and artful application of Reflexology is moving forward and ever
changing. There are a host of Reflexologists all over the world with many, many
years of experience finding new and exciting ways of working with the reflexes
of the body.
Eunice Ingham who lived from 1889 - 1974, and who has often been referred to
as the "Mother of Reflexology", did wonderful pioneering work in
bringing Reflexology back into popularity as a healing modality. Her motivation
as she says in her book "Stories the Feet Can Tell through
Reflexology" (first published in1938) was that her work may prove to be
another stepping stone to greater heights along this new but effective way of
helping those who seek for better health and efficiency.
Another stepping stone along the road to Reflexology being taken seriously as
a profession, is increasing the number of hours it takes to be an accomplished
professional practitioner. It is acknowledged that not everyone wants to be in
business as a professional practitioner. However there is plenty of room for
education at different levels - many folks simply want to learn Reflexology for
fun, or to help a family member recover from a health challenge.
The opportunity to learn the basics of Reflexology are offered in many
introductory courses around the world, and if you are a newcomer to this field
we strongly urge you to consider taking one of these courses. What you will
learn, will be of great benefit both to your own health, and that of your loved
ones. You have everything to gain.
Those who choose to practice Reflexology as a profession, should be aware of
the various levels and types of Reflexology offered, and should be willing to
raise your level of education to encompass some of the new, exciting and very
effective methods now being offered, to current with new information.
The Universal College of Reflexology was specifically created to be
instrumental in raising the level of education and information available.
Many institutions offer advanced Reflexology studies, with the proviso that
all the basic studies have been taken with them prior to moving on to higher
levels. This closed shop attitude prevents students from being able to learn
from several sources, and thereby achieve a well-rounded education in the field
of Reflexology.
Every school, college or place of education has something to offer, and the
philosophy that "my Reflexology is better than yours", does nothing to
further the professionalism that Reflexology requires in order to keep up with
other wholistic therapies.
If you are reading this information as a newcomer to this field, then we
welcome you to a wonderful world of natural healing, where the benefits are
almost too numerous to mention (but we do try later on!)
If you are already involved in Reflexology, then we urge you to continue your
studies, and do your part in elevating this simple, effective and natural
healing art to the level of professionalism to which it rightfully belongs.
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