PREGNANCY & REFLEXOLOGY
Reflexology is one of the most popular complementary therapies used during maternity because it improves general well-being, energy and promotes bala
nce. Women who receive reflexology during their pregnancy can experience shorter labour times and less need for painkillers. Reflexology can also have a positive impact on postpartum depression, anxiety and hormone levels.
Aim: For qualified reflexologists it is aimed to enhance knowledge of how reflexology can bring benefits during pregnancy and post-partum
- Content: Foetal development and effects on mother during each trimester.
- Treatment approaches appropriate during each trimester
- Benefits of reflexology during pregnancy
- Contra Indications and Cautions during pregnancy
- Practical demonstration of extra points
- Supervised work on extra points.
- Points to be worked during labour.
- Course notes provided
- Practical techniques for treating clients at different stages of treatment.
- Adaptation of treatments for positioning and comfort of client and therapist.
- Detailed course notes are provided.
CANCER & REFLEXOLOGY
Aim: For qualified reflexologists it is aimed to instil confidence and dispel fear for therapists treating persons with cancer.
Content:
- Understand different types of cancer, stages of cancer and its treatments.
- Exploring the physical, mental and emotional impact of cancer and its treatments
- Exploration of benefits of reflexology in the cancer journey.Practical techniques for treating clients at different stages of treatment.
- Adaptation of treatments for positioning and comfort of client and therapist.
- Detailed course notes are provided.
DIABETES & REFLEXOLOGY
Aim: For qualified reflexologists it is aimed to instil confidence and remove fear and anxiety around treating clients who are diabetic.
Content:
- Understand different types of diabetes and its effects.
- Explanation of the treatments used for different types of diabetes
- Exploration the benefits of reflexology to persons with both types.
- Practical techniques for the promotion of peripheral circulation and nerve stimulation.
- Cautions and contraindications to foot treatments.
- Detailed course notes are provided.
REFLEXOLOGY REFRESHER DAY
Aim: For reflexologists who wish to refine their skills and learn new techniques, or for lapsed reflexologists who would like to begin using reflexology again.
Content:
- This is a very hands-on day that has proved its efficacy through many satisfied attendees.
- Revision of practical techniques covering each system with emphasis on participants needs.
- Use of range of fingers to relieve pressure on thumbs.
- Ease of applying various depths of pressure without stress to therapist
- Self-care for therapist.
- Repetition of new skills until participants feels confident of practice.
READING THE FEET
Aim: For reflexologists who wish to refine their skills and expand their understanding of how to approach a treatment through more in-depth assessment of the feet indicating imbalances that may exist on different levels.
Content:
- Use of all the senses to enhance observations of the feet
- Shapes, Texture and characteristics of the feet
- Possible indications of lines, skin, and conditions of the feet.
- Nails and their indications
- Yin and Yang as represented in the Left and Right feet
- The 5 elements as they are represented in the feet and toes.
- Detailed course notes are provided.
EAR-CONING TRAINING - THERMAL AURICULAR THERAPY
Professional use Established by the Native American Indians – ear coning is carried out with beeswax cones that are specially prepared in the original way. A gentle vacuum i
s created by the lighting the cone which draws impurities and accumulated debris from the ears. Coning is used to help earache, prevent wax build-ups, sinus congestion, re-balancing ear pressure after bathing and flying and much more. It is ideally suited to children and persons with sensitive ears.
Aim: For qualified therapists who wish to augment their treatment menu by offering Ear Coning as a treatment to their clients.
Content:
- History of Ear Coning or Auricular Therapy
- Benefits and effects of Ear Coning
- Anatomy of the Ear o Contraindications and cautions
- Health & Safety issues
- Practical step by step demonstration of procedure
- Supervised treatment o Facial massage
- After Care of Client
- Detailed course notes are provided.
INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE & HEAD MASSAGE
Aim: For qualified therapists who wish to expand their skills and knowledge and offer this ancient deeply relaxing treatment as part of their treatment menu. Content:
- History Ancient & Modern
- Benefits - physical and mental
- Contraindications & Cautions
- In-depth practical demonstrations & supervised work
- Aura and Chakra understanding
- Aura & Chakra balancing
- Detailed course notes are provided.
FIRST AID TRAINING REVISION COURSE
Aim: This course is specifically geared to Therapists in a clinical setting. Training is provided by Order of Malta Training Instructors and Certificate is valid for two years.
Content:
- Life threatening conditions
- Heart attack & cardiac arrest
- Major bleeding
- Conditions affecting Breathing
- Unconsciousness
- CPR