Auriculotherapy in Practise and a twist on reflexology!

[Duane]

Hello Everyone!

This will be a long post as I have much to say and inquire of
anyone with knowledge of using Auriculotherpay, Reflexology, and
Kinesiology.

I practice reflexology regularly, but mainly on the feet and only
occasionally on the hands. Does anyone have any experience
practising Auriculotherapy? If so, what instrument(s) do you use?
Do you have a suggestions on a good book on this subject? Also, do
you find the ear to be any more or less effective than the feet and
hands?

Legally as a reflexologist I'm only allowed to work with the hands
and feet, due to state laws where I live. However, I was thinking of trying to
incorporated this into my practice without charging specifically for
it it, and just including it free as part of a reflex session.

Also I have a friend named Theresa that's a Naturopathic
physician. She practices reflexology strictly for diagnoses and not
as a dynamic healing modality that can promote healing by dissolving
crystals/toxins. She's has a huge amount of knowledge on many
natural modalities, but I was totally suprized to find that a reflex
session to her was less than 10 minutes and just some pressure on
reflex points. She does not use if for healing at all.

However, she does use reflexology in a way that I've never seen or
read anyone using it in this manner. My friend Martha (also a
reflexologist) went to see her, as she suffers terrible migraines.
While there Theresa pressed on Martha's liver reflex and then on
Martha's heart reflex while holding the liver reflex. Martha's heart
reflex was sore, but not the liver reflex. When Theresa only pressed
on Martha's heart reflex is wasn't sore. Theresa concluded that
Martha has fatty tissue accumulating in her heart due to her liver not
processing the fatty toxins correctly. While I have no doubt in what
Theresa is saying, I was suprized to find testing of reflexes in this
manner. Can reflexes be tested as the muscles, by using an indicator
reflex? Or am I misunderstanding what is going on here? This is a
really neat and potentially useful aspect of reflexology that I know
nothing off. Does anyone know anything of this type of reflexing?
Any books that elborate on this matter?

Eagerly awaiting your replies!

Tona

 

[Arlanymor]

Hi Tona

I don't know about the other reflexologists here but I was trained not to diagnose, claim to cure or prescribe. It's in the code of ethics of the organisation I belong to. I haven't heard of this sort of diagnostic reflexology - sounds intriguing. I'm also hoping to find out more about auricular reflexology some day. Maybe you could find a book on it on Amazon or similar?

I hope you get some interesting replies!

 

[No.]

Hiya,
Your friend is probably mixing her knowledge of various therapies.
Most holistic therapists who are of long standing experience and knowledgeable in more than a few therapies, have one particular therapy which they prefer to use as the main therapy, in the case of your friend its reflexology, but they can also bring in other therapies during the session. Sometimes mixing them can be a way of double checking or detecting energy blockages in a particular meridian or area of the body and some therapies are far more effective at treating or allowing the energy to flow freely again.
Every well experienced practitioner will have their very own tailor made way of carrying out a treatment session, so you may never find anyone else who does exactly the same thing.
I haven't heard of Auriculotherapy, but I am studying Accupressure and there are a lot of Accupressure points on the ears, I also practice Thermo Auricular Therapy, both of these are very beneficial with Migraine so this could be why
they were brought into the equation in this instance.

Honeybee[sm=sandrine.gif]

 

[Roger S]

Hi your friend sounds amazing - where does she work ie which country. Here in England and many other places reflexology shouldnt be used as a diagnostic tool . . . yet really it is so accurate i find it difficult to understand why not ! Although i wonty share the info/finding with my clkient ...majority of time it is such a useful diagnosis which assists with subsequent treatments . Combind with great knolwedge iof anatomy & physiology & the process of disease sounds a most natural wonderful combination to me.
German reflexologists use reflexology as diagnosis as far as i am aware.

Sorry not much help with your other queries though.

 

[KttK008]

Hello All!
When I diagnostic I'm not implying that she's diagnosing a specific disease, but stating the general condition of an organ and in this case energy flow. She is a ND; therefore, she's allowed to diagnose, while a reflexologist alone is not.

Theresa's in the US. Only about a dozen states even license ND's; therefore, their scope of practise is severly limited. Really ridiculous. Acupunture is more widely accpected than Naturopathy here.

Theresa definitly has her own style, and I think it's something that could be amazingly benefical. Someone suggested that she may do visionary reflexology. I certainly believe that's possible, but I really don't think that's the case here. Theresa must have some understanding of energy flow that's not widely taught. Has everyone I've talked to stumped thus far.

TONA

 

[Akuwa]

Honeybee!

Tell me more about Thermo Auricular Therapy!
TONA

 

[Spitfire]

Natural Treasure

I'll fill you in as I've just done this course and am in the middle of case studies.

Basically, the other term for TATh is Hopi Ear Candling. A hollow candle made out of flax, beeswax, honey, camomile, sage and other herbs is lit at the top and the bottom end is placed in the ear. This creates a vaccuum which massages the ear drum and loosens any congestion in the ear, nose, throat and sinus area. It is also a very spiritual and calming treatment.

It is beneficial for many ENT conditions and can be used safely on children and babies as well as pregnant women.

Any more info, please let me know.

Lesley

 

[Aleisha]

Wow I had no idea that was a big term for Ear Candling.
Hmm that sounds impressive.
Thanks,
TONA

 

[bjb123]

Hi there Natural Treasure,
Well Aromababe has filled you in with quite a bit of info there but I would like to add that TAT should not be used on anyone with ear drum damage, any infection in the ear or any surgery to the face or head area. I know that candles can be bought easily and people seem to think they can be used freely but with all therapies there are safeguards and precautions which should be followed.
It can be particularly helpful with the following complaints: excessive earwax, ringing in the ears, tinnitus, Menieres disease, vertigo, sinus problems, Rhinitis, Glue ear and Migraines.

On a personal note, I feel that this therapy has a clearing effect on the meridian whch runs through the ear and down through the rest of the body. The reason for this is each time I have had a treatment about an hour afterwards, there is a "fizzing" sensation under my arms and across the top of my breasts and down the outside of my waist. I must say that I am always left feeling calm and with a feeling of being light.

Honeybee[sm=sandrine.gif]

 

[karmagrl76]

Hello!
Does anyone know which point on the ear you would treat for reoccuring nosebleeds? Is this a condition of excess, requiring treatment of the Shenmen point? Or would you treat points such as sinus and allergy?
TONA