My top 7 Reflexology books
It seems hard to believe that the shops are filled with Xmas present and I haven’t even thought of such things. Well my Xmas shopping starts on 24th and finishes on that date.
However, I did get to thinking you might want to add a reflexology book to your wish list from Santa.
Over the years I have been privileged to research and read from many reflexology books, so I thought that I would share them with you. I normally spend about 15 minutes in the morning, researching my clients disorder, either on the internet or via books. I love finding solutions for my clients to their illness’s.
Oh, I just wanted to say! I am in know way an affiliate for any of the books. I’m just sharing what has worked for me.
So these are my top 7 reflexology books as follow, but in no particular order:
1) The Complete Guide to Reflexology by Ruth Hull
ISBN 9780955901133
This is a great book for students in training for level 2 and 3 training. I try to get my students to refer to this book, because it has excellent diagrams and illustrations. I found this very informative and illustrative.
2) Energy Medicine by Donna Eden
ISBN 0749919280
This is not a reflexology book, but it discusses chakras and energy medicine between the practitioner and client. A great reference book, but can be a little hard to read as to the way it is set out.
3) La Stone Therapy Manual by Mary Nelson
ISBN 9780749925079
Again this is not a reflexology book, but this was a guide for me, when I started delivering Hot Stone Reflexology. It taught me a lot about the use of the stones and the therapeutic effect on my clients.
4) An Introductory Guide to Reflexology by Louise Tucker
ISBN 978 1 903348 32 1
This is an ITEC recommended book, that I give to my students because it’s on the ITEC syllabus.
5) Better Health with Foot Reflexology by Dwight C Byers
ISBN 1891130005
This was one of the original books that I learnt from whilst studying reflexology 16 years ago. It was a privilege to be introduced to this book. I thought it was simple and easy to grasp.
5) Reflexology The Definitive Practitioners Manual by Beryl Crane
ISBN 1862041253
Fantastic research book, this was a great book that helped me when I passed my exams. I still use this book for reference. It has information on meridian, ears, and hands reflexology.
6) The Reflexology Handbook by Laura Norman
ISBN 0861889126
Again I love this book. It is set out clearly and positively. Excellent use of language and affirmations whilst working specific organs. For those who want the more holistic side!
Please let me know which reflexology books have helped you by adding a comment below.
25 November 2011
9:48 pm #comment-1
Hello Teresa,
One book which i have found to be very informative and practical, is Peter Mackereth’s second edition Clinical Reflexology. A guide for integrated practice.
Victoria Bullen.
23 November 2011
5:05 pm #comment-2
Thank you all for your comments. Loved teaching the Hot Stones to you. Keep in touch and let me know how it all goes. Teresa x
23 November 2011
3:58 pm #comment-3
Teresa is amazing, has a huge heart, so professional and friendly like I’ve known her for ages, the course has given me all I need to know re hot stone reflexology and more!!!
Also got a flower at the end of the course which was very kind.
Will be back!!
23 November 2011
5:15 am #comment-4
I attended Hot Stones Reflexology recently. I found it to be highly educational and sublimely relaxational. The learning experience was thoughtful, organised. Encouraging and enthusiastic. The experience of the treatment gave us the opportunity to witness the power of the stones . I haven’t given 10 out of 10 on feedback before , I did after this course. This is a dynamic , informative. And professional course with fun laughter for good measure. I highly recommend it.
8 November 2011
10:11 am #comment-5
Hello Chrissie, Thanks for stopping by my blogs and adding you comments. I am sure it will help inspire other reflexology readers!
7 November 2011
3:13 pm #comment-6
I agree about Laura Norman’s book, but also am loving “Reflexology, A Practical Approach” by Vicki Pitman (2nd edition). It is so well laid out, with hints about further research, Good Practice tips and Activities to do alone or with colleagues. It also includes sample case histories which are great when you are just starting out as a student and not sure how to record things, plus lots of recommended books.
Must look into the Beryl Crane book – oddly this hasn’t shown up on Amazon searches!
I do notice that there is quite a divide in Reflexology. One book doesn’t even mention the AoR in the back section for useful information. It’s all heavily The Oxford School! Ann Gillanders books, which are also very readable, is British School of Reflexology and she doesn’t mention the AoR either!! My daughter is an osteopath and I think there are similar divisions there!