Vita Flex Technique - What Is It And How Does It Work?

Raindrop Massage Therapists everywhere know about Vita Flex technique. It's a staple in delivering a great appointment and amplifies the energetic and healing properties of essential oils. Plus, the rhythmic movement of the technique always seems to lull clients to sleep. You might be wondering - well what the heck is it and how can it make someone feel better? Read on and I'll happily explain. 

What Exactly is Vita Flex?

Vita Flex, which stands for "vitality through the reflexes," is more than just a set of movements. By applying pressure to specific reflex points, Vita Flex stimulates a vibrational frequency, akin to an "electrical spark," promoting healing and wellness from within. This technique not only eases symptoms like nerve discomfort and muscular tension but can also targets the root causes of these issues.

It was brought to North America in the 1920s by Stanley Burroughs, who was a passionate advocate for natural health practices. Through Vita Flex, Burroughs introduced a non-invasive, effective way to maintain and boost health.

The Science Behind the Technique

Vita Flex is founded on the principle that the body is equipped with an intricate network of reflex controls that oversee other systems, including the nervous and circulatory systems. By engaging these controls, Vita Flex sends healing vibrations throughout the body. The connection of Vita Flex with traditional practices such as Acupuncture and Acupressure is fascinating. Like these ancient techniques, Vita Flex taps into the body’s meridians and energy fields but without using needles. This makes it an excellent option for those who prefer non-invasive healing methods.

How Does Vita Flex Work?

Practicing Vita Flex involves a specific finger movement technique – a combination of pressure, pull, and a slight roll of the wrist. Each Vita Flex point corresponds to different body parts, allowing relief to things like pained joints, muscle spasms, and headaches. This method is gentle yet effective, ensuring that healing is promoted without additional strain to the practitioner or client receiving treatment.

Practical Application and Benefits

One of the beauties of Vita Flex is its simplicity and quick action. Whether you're dealing with muscular pain or just seeking to enhance your mobility, Vita Flex offers a rapid response. With over five thousand Vita Flex points, it covers more ground than Acupuncture or Reflexology, providing a comprehensive approach to health that can be applied almost anywhere on the body – hands, feet, legs, arms, back, and even the face and scalp.

Integrating Vita Flex into Your Routine

Vita Flex isn’t just a standalone practice; when used in conjunction with Raindrop Oils and other relaxation massage techniques, it delivers a full body experience for clients without needing to address all the muscles of the body. Sessions can be tailored to still include additional therapeutic massage techniques as well, especially in the cases of longer appointments times, but my clients have often described Raindrop Massages to feel like a "deep tissue" without the deep tissue methods.   

Although Vita Flex technique does focus on lines of energy, or vibrational lines like in Reflexology or Acupressure, when we look at it from a massage methodology and delivery, it really is quite profound in what it can do. How could a treatment so light in touch combined with aromatherapy be so impactful? 

If you haven't tried one yet, I highly suggest that you do. Just be sure to schedule it on a day off or in the evening, as you'll likely want to continue the relaxation once you're home! Whether you are novice therapist or an experienced practitioner, Vita Flex offers a valuable addition to massage skillset.