Massage Lessons

Reflexology Chair

Reflexology chair is one of the equipments used in a reflexology massage technique. To be honest, there are not many equipment used in this technique as it is a very simple technique. In Reflexology, simulated pressure is applied to the feet to cure ailments in different parts of the body. The foot is categorized in different zones with each zone corresponding to different organs of the body. Reflexology advocates the fact that the zones on the foot reflect energy to different organs of the body. When the energy to these organs is blocked, they get reflected in the form of grits or lumps on the feet.

Practitioners do not wish to cure any medical conditions. The approach of practitioners is directed towards restoring the imbalances in the life energy of the body. Many critics have questioned this approach as a therapy over conventional medicine prompting many research

scientists to research on the benefits of this form of treatment.

Most of the reflexology massage therapists who practice giving reflexology massages to clients prefer using the Lafuma RSX Chair. The appearance of this chair is so simple that it is often confused with a chair used as garden furniture.

What are the features of Lafuma RSX Chair?

The Lafuma Chair has a padded seat fabric which is suspended by elastic cords. This arrangement allows a hammock like comfort for the clients. It is important for clients to feel comfortable when they sit on the chair during the reflexology massage. Remember, reflexology techniques are used to relieve stress (psychological and physical). The massage therapists would not want the effects of a good massage due to a bad reflexology chair.
The Lafuma Chair bends slightly backwards on application of slight amount of pressure. This allows the recipient of the massage to be very comfortable about their posture and also allows the massage provider enough opportunity to work on the feet of the recipient.

How does Reflexology chair contribute to the process of Reflexology massage?

The massage process itself starts with the practitioners sanitizing the feet of the recipient. This is succeeded with the application of oil to the zone of the feet which corresponds to the part of the body where stress is reported. The Reflexology chair adds to the comfortable setting for the reflexology treatment. The Reflexology chair also allows the massage therapist to focus right on the feet of the recipient as reflexology requires treatment of the concerned zone of the feet to cure an ailment reported from a part of the body.

Merely having a reflexology chair does not guarantee a successful reflexology massage. It sure is a supporting tool to provide a relaxing environment for the client.