Beryl Crane, The Definitive Practitioner’s Manual

The title says it all. To date, this truly is the definitive practitioner’s manual. If you are serious about becoming a Reflexologist, this is a must have in your library. Very clearly written, Ms. Crane not only focuses on western techniques of Reflexology but also introduces traditional Chinese meridian theory and acupoints. She covers foot, hand, ear and facial reflexes, and presents very thorough case studies. I have used this book as a resource so many times its binding needs to be replaced!

Laura Norman, Feet First: A Guide to Foot Reflexology

This was one of the first books I purchased on Reflexology, not too long after it was published in the late 80′s, and it is still quite relevant 20 years later. I highly recommend this book because it is not only a great introduction for beginning students, but it also serves you well as a resource throughout your practice. I love the way Ms. Norman writes, she is personable and very effective teacher. Not only is it well written, but the drawings are quite clear and match up perfectly with what the instructions are telling you. It is a very interesting read, not dry like some Reflexology books I have read, and Laura’s approachable style makes you feel like she is right there with you the whole way.

Inge Dougans, The New Reflexology: A Unique Blend of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Reflexology Practice for Better Health and Healing

One of my new favorites, Ms. Dougans takes Reflexology to another level. She explores the 12 main meridians and the five element theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine and combines them with Western Reflexology, producing a more thorough understanding of all of the various intricacies of the human body for the reader, thus ultimately producing a more complete experience for the client.

Dwight C. Byers, Better Health with Foot Reflexology, 10th Edition

This is the very first book my first Reflexology teacher introduced me to. I have the third edition however, and from what the reviewers on Amazon say, apparently there are some wonderful photographs in this 10th edition that the third does not have. Dwight Byers worked very closely with his Aunt Eunice Ingham to spread and further develop her western style of Reflexology, from which all other western styles are based. This book gives a very thorough review of the body systems and how to execute the different techniques on the specific reflexes. For informations sake, specifically the anatomy and physiology portion, this is an excellent resource, although it is a little more dry in comparison with other books, such as Feet First from the above review. Keep in mind however, I am really reviewing the third edition, since that is the one I own. I am sure Mr. Byers has evolved his teaching and portrayal of information over time, and this 10th edition, could and most likely is quite different. Since he is the nephew of the matriarch of Western Reflexology, and since he is the head of the International Institute, this is assuredly another must have in your library. In fact I think I shall go on Amazon and purchase the 10th edition myself very soon, and catch up on what he has been doing over the past 20 years!