Some clients love their feet being massaged, others, not so much.
It is not uncommon for clients’ to talk about the unpleasant memories associated with their feet being touched, mercilessly being teased by a sibling who has pinned them down while tickling them relentlessly. So you can understand why they might have an aversion to being touched, especially in that soft irritating way.
My best piece of advice is to apply a firmer touch that does not mimic this irritating sensation. What I demonstrate in this video is a firmer depth that bypasses the tickling sensation.
For many reasons, massaging the feet should not be ignored. It can have a global effect such as helping to sort out hips, lower back and neck issues.
If your client is not standing, walking or moving effectively, all the good work you do elsewhere might not resolve the issue. It could be related to the feet and ankles being too stiff thereby causing inappropriate tension and movement patterns as a result.
So while I do not push my clients to receive treatment on the feet, I do stress how important it can be in resolving any issues further afield.
Moving fluidly is so important to whole body health, and the feet need to be included in our soft tissue treatments.
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