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Attention: Reflexologists, Massage Therapists, Bodyworks and anyone working on the feet thinking that you're feeling "crystals". 

Some past instructors used to teach that there were crystals in the feet, and that it was the reflexologist's job to bread down there crystals with physical manual manipulation.  Nothing could be further from the truth - this theory defies science and human anatomy. 

A portion of the human population have feet that are filled with accessory and extra sesamoid bones, scar tissues and more.  These might feel like crystals, but they're not crystals.  These harder nodules within the feet are simple organic human tissues.

In this quick 5 1/2 free training video, we'll review this old philosophy and more.  For proper and professional training, please visit and register at: https://ceinstitute.com/

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Ear reflexologist must learn and memorize the anatomical landmarks of the ear to practice Ear Reflexology.

In this quick 7-minute video below, we'll discuss and show images of some of these anatomical ear landmarks. 

To learn more, please visit and register at: https://ceinstitute.com/collections/reflexology

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Gout is a bodywork and massage therapy contraindication.  In this brief 3-minute video, we'll briefly review the medical condition of gout.  In general, any medical condition that results with swelling would be contraindicated.  Massage therapists should never press, pull or manipulate swollen soft tissue with massage techniques.  Please view the video below to learn more about gout.

To learn more about gout or advanced medical foot conditions and treatment, please visit our advanced training offerings at: https://ceinstitute.com/collections/advanced

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Many massage therapists, bodyworkers and more are taught that working around the ankles could cause a miscarriage.  In this brief 5-minute video, we will review whether or not it is safe to press around the ankles in a prenatal client.

For comprehensive reflexology training, please visit and register for class at: https://ceinstitute.com/collections/reflexology

For comprehensive prenatal training, please visit and register for class at: https://ceinstitute.com/collections/prenatal

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