If you're interested in learning to solve many health problems in a natural way taking Reflexology Basics is the solution. In this course students will: 1.) Learn about reflexology with a brief historical look and an exploration of an reflexology session such as what to expect, common techniques, client conditions, and practicing guidelines. 2.) Become familiar the areas of the hands and feet that anyone practicing the art of Reflexology will need to know. 3.) Discover and practice reflexology tips and techniques (such as the 8 relaxation techniques used before each session). 4.) Discuss and practice the ten different treatment patterns that are performed for full foot reflexology. 5.) Discuss and practice basics of full hand reflexology, as well as a deeper insight into the workings of the specific body systems and some of their common disorders.
Anyone who's interested in learning about reflexology and how to perform reflexology treatments is welcome to enroll in this class. This course will not require you to have previous experience in any particular area but you should have a high school reading level. No books will be required.
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Course Description
Did you know that up to 75% of all health problems are linked to stress? Would you be interested in learning to solve many health problems in a natural way?Reflexology is a therapy using gentle pressure and manipulation of feet or hands in the belief that pressure applied to specific points can benefit other body systems.How would you like to easily build Reflexology into your life and reduce stress? In this self-paced online course you will discover the art of reflexology and learn to apply the techniques.
Through 8 relaxation techniques, you will be taught how to perform reflexology treatments like a professional plus learn the art of working with your hands, the different patterns used in a full foot reflexology session and working reflex areas in the hand to target specific body systems.
Perhaps you would like to learn how to perform reflexology on family or friends?Perhaps you are thinking of pursuing a career in reflexology or another medically related field that requires an understanding of anatomy and physiology? You have found the right place!Let your fingers do the walking.
Course Lessons
Lesson 1: What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is the technique of manipulating reflex points that correspond to specific organs and body parts found within the feet and hands.
Lesson 2: Anatomy Basics
Knowing how and why the body functions and how to encourage circulation and healing is a major goal of reflexology.
Lesson 3: Understanding Reflexology Charts
Understanding the precise locations of key reflex areas or points to work on is essential to effective treatments. Several charts that display aspects of both hand and foot zones and reflex areas are offered in this lesson.
Lesson 4: Zones and Techniques
The study of reflexology divides the body into energy zones, five of each located on each side of the body.
Lesson 5: Reflexology and Common Ailments
There's a difference between a massage that one enjoys in a spa for relief from muscle strain caused by stress, overwork or hard play and the manipulation on energy zones, nerve and lymph pathways accessed during a reflexology treatment
Lesson 6: Full Hand Reflexology
We will now discuss and practice basics of full hand reflexology, as well as a deeper insight into the workings of the specific body systems and some of their common disorders.
Lesson 7: Full Foot Reflexology
We will now discuss and practice the ten different treatment patterns you'll need to perform full foot reflexology.
Lesson 8: Various Approaches to Reflexology
For those who have gained experience in the various pressure points and massage techniques explored in earlier lessons, taking reflexology a bit further is often a great way not only to expand your own knowledge base, but also to offer clients different a
Lesson 9: Setting Up a Reflexology Session
When it comes to developing your own reflexology business, there are many things to remember that go way beyond the pressure point or massage techniques that you utilize.
Lesson 10: Practicing Reflexology
We will finish up this course with information that will help provide you with answers to legal requirements and the basics of setting up your own reflexology business.
Optional Certificates Awarded
Certificate of Class Participation
Certificate of Academic Excellence
In addition to the standard Certificate of Course Completion, Merit Awards may be issued by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student achievement. Merit awards also incur an additional $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and delivery of the award, as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Portfolio Service that documents your achievements online. Official Merit Awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers to verify your achievement).
This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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"To Pinpoint a specific area is most difficut as for me I found the entire course to be incredibly helpful.. I have always been interested in reflexology so it was putting everything into perspective for me. It was an amazing few weeks for me. I am so excited!" -- Shelby-Rae S.
"I found it very helpful that any question I had were answered right away." -- Kristina N.
"The colocoded charts and the detailed information, being able to print the lessons for study. The test were very long but rewarding. Great course....Very detailed." -- Mable J.
"The part I found most helpful was how reflexology related to each part of the body." -- Apryl B.
"The active charts where very helpful!...I think the instructor was great!" -- Stephenie C.
"I found the charts and graphs most helpful to me." -- Francine B.
"What was most helpful was the lesson that showed the actual foot or hand and by moving the mouse, the parts were colored." -- Bette S.
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