VRT
What is VRT? Vertical Reflex Therapy was discovered and developed in the mid-1990's by Lynne Booth while working at the St Monica Trust, Bristol, UK. Vertical Reflex Therapy is a remarkable reflexology discovery where the dorsal hand or foot reflexes are briefly treated while weight-bearing.
Why is VRT so effective?
Anatomically, the nerves in the hands and feet remain desensitised when passive or reclining and those same nerves become sensitised when the feet are standing or the hands are pressed down on a flat surface. The general premise of reflexology is that the reflexes in the hands and feet can be triggered to send a message to a specific organ or gland in the body which will help to trigger a healing response. When a reflexologist stimulates the feet, an energetic response must be carried through the body to a particular target. It appears obvious that, in the reflexology concept, the response is transmitted in some way by the nerves and, if this is the case, then there is a possibility that the sensitised weight-bearing reflexes may enhance the response of the stimulated reflex.
What are the benefits of VRT? The therapeutic response from VRT is often quicker, especially with orthopaedic problems.
VRT HAS BEEN GIVEN A PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FOR ITS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
Vertical Reflex Therapy (VRT) is honoured with an “Outstanding Contribution to Complementary Medicine” Award by the Institute of Complementary and Natural Medicine (ICNM). The Chief Executive, Yvonne Wilcox, said that the judging panel was impressed with the discovery and development of VRT and, because “ the competition was so close”, they created a special Highly Commended Award – in this category only, to recognise the contribution of VRT. To read about the award see pages 7-8 of the Spring 2011 edition of the ICMN journal click here
Vertical Reflex Therapy (VRT) is a simple but profound form of reflexology where the top, or dorsum, of the hands and feet are briefly worked in a weight-bearing position. Over 6000 reflexologists have attended authorised VRT courses internationally and thousands more people have experienced these quick and relaxing reflexology treatments that are usually combined with classical reflexology or are used in First Aid situations
Vertical Reflex Therapy (VRT) is honoured with an “Outstanding Contribution to Complementary Medicine” Award by the Institute of Complementary and Natural Medicine (ICNM). The Chief Executive, Yvonne Wilcox, said that the judging panel was impressed with the discovery and development of VRT and, because “ the competition was so close”, they created a special Highly Commended Award – in this category only, to recognise the contribution of VRT. To read about the award see pages 7-8 of the Spring 2011 edition of the ICMN journal click here
Vertical Reflex Therapy (VRT) is a simple but profound form of reflexology where the top, or dorsum, of the hands and feet are briefly worked in a weight-bearing position. Over 6000 reflexologists have attended authorised VRT courses internationally and thousands more people have experienced these quick and relaxing reflexology treatments that are usually combined with classical reflexology or are used in First Aid situations