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Vacuflex and the Metamorphic Technique

The Metamorphic Technique is a gentle form of foot hand and head massage that can be carried out by anyone with a brief training in the technique. The Vacuflex Reflexology System known as VRS was devised and developed during the 1970s by lnge Dougans a Danish reflexologist who came to believe that reflexology achieved its effects by means of treating the energy meridians defined by Oriental medicine systems rather than Fitzgerald's carefully defined zones. Elements of TherapyThe system has provided a way of stimulating all the reflex areas at the same time at the beginning of each session. Special Vacuflex boots are worn for the first stage of treatment inside which a vacuum is created. This allows the reflexologist to identify congested areas which are then treated by a special vacuum method.First Stage Special boots made of felt are fitted around the feet and the air inside is withdrawn by a vacuum pump. This squeezes the feet firmly so that all the reflexes of the feet are stimulated at the same time. The pressure is adjusted for each individual. After about five minutes the therapist removes the boots and quickly examines and notes the resulting areas of discoloration on the...
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The Metamorphic Technique is a gentle form of foot hand and head massage that can be carried out by anyone with a brief training in the technique. The Vacuflex Reflexology System known as VRS was devised and developed during the 1970s by lnge Dougans a Danish reflexologist who came to believe that reflexology achieved its effects by means of treating the energy meridians defined by Oriental medicine systems rather than Fitzgerald's carefully defined zones. Elements of TherapyThe system has provided a way of stimulating all the reflex areas at the same time at the beginning of each session. Special Vacuflex...
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