All foot massage is beneficial, but Reflexology provides a specific method of working on the feet to balance health and well being in the whole body. It is based on the principle that the feet are a map of the entire body, so that when the reflex points are stimulated, the therapist is treating the whole body not just the foot.
The concept is not new, the Chinese developed the technique thousands of years ago. Modern reflexology offers tremendous health benefits; it can help reduce stress, improve circulation, cleanse the body of toxins and revitalise energy levels.
Reflexology works by stimulating the body’s own healing mechanisms in order to restore balance and a feeling of well being. The feet have reflex points which map and reflect the entire body. These points are located on both the sole and top your feet. These points can be massaged in specific ways to affect correlating points within your body. Vital organs can naturally heal and improve simply by applying certain foot reflexology techniques.
Course Content
- Introduction
- Course Objectives
- The History and principles of Reflexology
- Benefits of Reflexology
- How to read the feet and map the reflexes on the feet
- Client Consultation procedure
- Consultation Form
- GP Referral Letter
- Contraindications and Client’s expectations
- How to prepare for the treatment
- Hygiene and Professionalism
- Preparing your work area
- Your working environment
- Health & Safety
- Health & Safety for COSHH Regulations
- Industry Regulations
- Professional Ethics
- Insurance
- Data Protection/GDPR/Client Confidentiality
- Risk Assessment
- Code of practise for Therapists
- Marketing
- Aftercare Advice
- Anatomy & Physiology relevant to this treatment
- How to carry out a pre treatment massage
- The Reflexology treatment to Feet
- How to carry out a post treatment massage
