This one day introduction to foot reflexology will cover the fascinating roots of reflexology, what it is and how it can benefit your patients. We will discuss how this therapy helps to relax the body, restore balance/ homeostasis and help stimulate the natural healing process.

Most of this day’s course will be spent ‘hands-on’, learning how to confidently complete a reflexology treatment, mastering the techniques and in recognizing how points on the feet correspond to organs within the body.

The day will follow the Eunice Ingham method of reflexology.

Prior to the course all students will be given a copy of Reflexology – A concise guide to foot and hand massage by Rosalind Oxenford as part of the pre-course reading.

Course Schedule

9.45am: Welcome and refreshments 

10am: Student and tutor introductions

10.30am: Reflexology history, what is it and incorporating it into your practice

11.15: Break

11.30: Observing a reflexology treatment

12.15pm: lunch

1pm: Techniques – thumb walking 

1.15pm – 2.30pm: Student practical’s.

2.30pm: Short comfort break

2.45pm: Student practical’s

3.30: Q&A, Certification

4pm: Close

Tutor

Gaynor Wooldridge, is a consultant podiatrist working within a multidisciplinary clinic in Kent. She has a passion and commitment to the field of foot health, with special interests in research, injection therapies, wound care and diabetes. She is a great believer that continuing professional development is central to the ‘lifelong learning’ approach so vital within healthcare.

Gaynor is an experienced reflexologist. 1992-1993: Diploma in Reflexology (Association of Reflexologists). Designed and delivered A and P and Reflexology VTEC and BTEC certificate – 1995: BTEC assessor award 
1995-1997: Maidstone and Medway campus.

Lunch and refreshments are provided.

This course is part of the Higher Diploma (HD). Higher Diploma students can claim 10 credits for successful attendance and completion of this course module.