Origins
Precision Reflexology was developed by Prue Hughes (founder and principal of The School of Precision Reflexology). Due to her clinical experience in reflexology, rebirthing, polarity therapy and jungian psychology, she adapted her reflexology treatments to arrive at this unique approach known as Precision Reflexology.
What is Precision Reflexology?
It is a light touch technique that allows Reflexologists to connect to a person’s subtle energy by using what is known as the ” Linking Technique”. Using the fingertips delicately, the reflexologist ’ links’ two or more reflex points simultaneously, sensing the pulse that can be detected running between the points. Working intuitively, the points will be released when the energy has changed. Precision work responds to the needs of each individual and aims to maintain natural balance and equilibrium.
As with other forms of reflexology, it focuses on stimulating ‘reflex points’ on the feet in order to maintain good health. These reflex points relate to various parts of the body. Experienced therapists use this approach with accuracy and sensitivity and accept that the body is a dynamic energy system which is constantly changing. Despite the gentleness of the fingertip linking, the effects may be powerful, with the person feeling detached from their physical body and with a deep sense of calm. The technique is received differently by each person: some feel responses isolated to the feet, while others feel reactions in the relevant areas of the body.
Precision Reflexology sessions can last up to 90 minutes as the Reflexologist waits for the subtle changes in the energy of the reflex points being worked on. This technique is currently being used in hospitals around the UK and is taught in Clinical Reflexology training.