Reflexology Training
. Course Syllabus
In addition to learning the most advanced and effective Reflexology techniques, you will develop a broad base of knowledge to strengthen your practice.
- The history and principles of Reflexology
- Zone therapy, cross reflexes and reading Reflexology charts
- Common foot conditions
- Understanding the feet
- Contra-indications and ways of adapting the treatment to suit your clients' conditions
- Controlling reactions to the Reflexology treatment
- Reflexes that are out of balance with common complaints
- Living anatomy and the physiological response to stress
- Anatomy and applied physiology
- Cells and skin
- Skeletal and Muscular system
- Endocrine system
- Nervous system
- Respiratory system
- Cardio-vascular system
- Genito/urinary systems
- Digestive system
- Lymphatic and immune responses
- The life cycle
- The reproductive systems
- Systems of the human body and common disorders
- The holistic approach to health and effective holistic client evaluation
- Lifestyles and their influence on disease
- Reflexology, stress management and deep relaxation techniques
- Hand Reflexology
- Understanding energy pathways and healing
- Other complementary therapies
- Observational skills
- Consultation skills and taking effective case histories
- Client treatment plans and meeting your clients' needs
- Essential counselling skills
- Understanding professional and personal boundaries
- Self - development
- Clinical nutrition and foods to help with common conditions
- Professional ethics, and hygiene
- Practice management skills
- Setting up practice and various places for work
- Letter writing, poster, advertising and leaflet design
- Basic bookkeeping
- Giving talks on reflexology, setting up exhibitions, obtaining free publicity
- Working with GP's, NHS Trusts, complementary health practices, hotels and spa's
- Reflexology with mental health, substance abuse, alcohol abuse and vulnerable clients
- Employment available to Reflexologists and career advice
- How to study and pass your exams
