Vertical Reflex Therapy - The Booth Method.

With Thanks to Lynne Booth who discovered this amazing advanced technique, Reflexology can yield quicker results in the more powerful upright position. She carried out a monitored medical trial in St. Monica's Nursing Home , Bristol on elderly patients with very successful results.
Britta learnt this technique and with lots of positive feedback from her clients decided to invite Lynne to teach in Ireland in 1999. Britta continues to study VRT further under Lynne Booth and in 2001 was appointed VRT Tutor for throughout Ireland.

Basic VRT Workshop

This Basic VRT Workshop, for qualified reflexologists, will cover the background to the discovery and development of Vertical Reflex Therapy and Synergistic Reflexology. Its role as a new technique for treating orthopaedic and other conditions while feet are weight bearing will be examined and demonstrated as well as its benefits in enhancing conventional reflexology treatments.

This is an ADVANCED VRT Workshop, for reflexologists who have attended a Basic VRT course, and will cover a variety of new techniques and updates on the further development of Vertical Reflex Therapy and Synergistic Reflexology.

The following techniques will be introduced or developed further:

• VRT and stimulation of the neural pathways using a "Knuckle-Dusting" technique.
• Zonal Triggers - powerful triple reflex techniques on feet and hands.
• New ways of
  increasing a powerful response using Synergistic Reflexology.
• Combined Diaphragm Rocking and Lymphatic stimulation (Dirkx method).
• Metatarsal Pressure - unique method of combining VRT and the brief working of the
  plantar.
• Weight-bearing pressure is exercised by using the ball of the foot.
• Hand Reflexology in weight-bearing position. Method plus self-help.
• Review and update of basic VRT treatment.
• Specific mini-treatment practice i.e. asthma, irritable bowel etc.
• Question and answer discussion based on practitioners's experiences with VRT.

The Advanced Endocrine VRT Workshop

This is a further advanced VRT Workshop, for reflexologists who have attended a Basic VRT course, and will cover a variety of new techniques and updates on the further development of Vertical Reflex Therapy and Synergistic Reflexology. The enhanced working of the Endocrine System will be taught and different conditions will be examined. Topics covered will include the male and female menopause, pregnancy and childbirth, stress related illness, adolescence, thyroid problems and diabetes. It is helpful, but not essential, to have also attended an Advanced VRT course as the techniques will be new or will be revised on the day.

The following techniques will be introduced or developed further:

• VRT and stimulation of the pituitary/pineal reflex using the extremely powerful and unique "VRT Nail working".
• Zonal Triggers - powerful triple reflex techniques on feet and hands.
• New ways of increasing a powerful response using the Endocrine reflexes.
• Self-help Hand reflexology for stress related problems.
• Review and update of basic VRT treatment.
  Specific mini-treatment practice - VRT endocrine flush

Question and answer discussion based on practitioners's experiences with VRT

For further information or for booking on any of the above courses , go to contact and courses section of Aromaflex website and Britta will look after your enquiries.