I went to a Thai Spa in the UK and the therapist was a Thai trained woman in her 30's. She was super with what I regarded as firm pressure. But last week I returned to the same place and an older lady 50's was there. She had an incredibly strong grip and said let me know if its hurting. At times it was so painful on my toes, my soles, ankles and then on my legs!!!
I mention approximate ages in case it should be relevant to the training these ladies received.
What I would like to know is are there different training schools which result in such different techniques in the same spa!
Is brute force a correct way to deliver reflexology, with encouraging phrases like 'no pain no gain' uttered when you almost beg to stop!!!
I don't think I am a whimp (well what man does lol) but I would never go back there and wonder how I might find a more relaxing reflexologist.
So any explanations for the treatment recieved and how do I find a less brutal therapist!!
Thanks in anticiaption of responses.
Oh dear. Sounds like you were treated by a sadist rather than a 'therapist'. As for statements like no pain no gain - that is just wrong. You should mention this to the spa management in a polite letter of concern. I was taught (35 years ago) by a woman who had worked with Chinese doctors in Hong Kong - the technique was firm, but never painful. I have done other courses since - not once was I ever taught to work hard enough to cause pain. The therapist must gauge what pressure is required by closely observing the client and their reaction to the touch.
I think it would be pertinent to let the spa management know - there may be other clients who have been affected too, and it may damage their reputation.
I agree with you Jabba it is wrong that this therapist should be allowed to continue this way. When doing my market research some many years ago I came across one exactly the same, she even said to me when I walked in 'mind you do know this will hurt!!!!'