In this class, students will learn the basic history, research, techniques and applications of hand reflexology through the Four Theory approach. The whole-hand techniques that are taught makes it a gentle practice on both practitioner and client. These techniques and applications can be approached as a complete treatment plan or as a palliative enhancement for massage therapists and other health care providers.
Instructor: Amy Petersen
Class Format: In-person, with lecture and hands-on instruction.
In this class you will learn:
- An integrative approach to seeing the body through the hands
- Factors that contribute to health and balance through the hands of your clients
- Cautions and contraindications for hand reflexology
- Anatomy of the hands and lower arms, as they pertain to hand reflexology
- Identification and manipulation of specific reflexology points on the hands
- Identification and manipulation of specific meridian points on the hands
- Psycho-neural considerations of hand reflexology
Class includes:
- 16 continuing education (CE) instructional credit hours
- 8 hours are lecture/instructional
- 8 hours are applied/hands-on
- Student seeking to practice as qualified reflexologists may complete additional practicum sessions for additional credit. Please contact The Footbridge if you wish to explore this option.
Note: Students are required to either take Level 1 (Introduction to Integrative Reflexology) or submit a certificate of completion, of no less than 16 hours of reflexology education, from another school.