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Awarding Body or Accreditation	ITEC
Addmission Requirements	Holistic Massage Diploma or Anatomy & Physiology Diploma
Duration	5 Months (One day & one evening per month)
Number of Seats	10
Frequency	Course will run every quarter
Funding	Funding can be arranged depending on individual circumstances
Career/Progression	A Reflexology treatment can cost between €40 and €60 depending upon the length of treatment and the location of your beauty clinic / day spa. With no big extra cost on your business this ever growing treatment can increase your revenue by €13,000 per annum. This is based on 5 treatments per week at €50

Course Outline

The aim of this course is to provide students with training which will allow them to work confidently as a professional Reflexologist. This course covers all aspects of Reflexology from the History of Reflexology, Philosophy of Complementary Therapies, Anatomy & Physiology, Mapping the Feet, Client Care and Aftercare. All the above topics are taught alongside other subjects such as Health and Hygiene, Structure of the skin, Skin Diseases, Business Studies, Salon Procedures and Nutrition. Exam: Theory – 45mins MCQ paper Practical – 1 ½ Hours Case Studies – 16 to be presented to examiner

 

Module 1: Reflexology Practical & Theory 

·       Zones of the body – longitudinal & transverse

·       Cross Reflexes

·       Understanding Zone Therapy

·       Aims & Benefits

·       Mapping the reflex areas

·       Differences between holistic and symptomatic approach

·       Pregnancy

·       Contraindications

·       History of reflexology

·       How reflexology is used in the promotion of health and well being

This module also includes practical reflexology.

·       Observation & assessment of the feet

·       Relaxation techniques & movements

·       Support procedures

·       Location of reflexes

·       Back up reflexes

·       Carrying out a reflexology treatment

 

 Module 2: Anatomy & Physiology of hands & feet

·       Bones of the hands & feet

·       Superficial muscles of the hand & arm

·       Superficial muscles to the foot & lower leg

·       Blood supply to the hands & feet

·       Skin

·       Internal organs

·       Lymphatic System

·       Nervous system

·       Blood circulation

·       Elimination process

  

Module 3: Professionalism & Client Care:

·       Health & Safety

·       Hygiene

·       Professional associations

·       Salon Procedures

·       Nutrition
 

Module 4: Business Studies & First Aid

·       Insurance

·       Marketing

·       Different types of business

·       First Aid

 

 

 

 

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