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Reflexology

Reflexology. Aims & Objectives. What is reflexology History & Origins of Reflexology Preparation of work area. Foot analysis Practical foot massage. What is Reflexology?.

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Reflexology

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  1. Reflexology

  2. Aims & Objectives • What is reflexology • History & Origins of Reflexology • Preparation of work area. • Foot analysis • Practical foot massage

  3. What is Reflexology? Reflexology is a gentle non invasive effective therapeutic foot massage, which deals with physical ailments and reflects the well being of emotions. Therefore, treating mind, body & spirit, to induce a state of Balance. Reflexology is a natural holistic therapy based on the discovery that there are points on the feet and hands which correspond to organs, systems and structures of the body.

  4. History & Origins of Reflexology • History reveals that therapeutic foot massage dates back to Egyptian culture, where hieroglyphics date back to 2500 – 2,300 BC were found in the tomb of the Egyptians physician ANKH-MA-HOR at Saqqara • Ancient Indians practised a form of pressure techniques on the feet as part of their systems of “Mara "points. • There are strong links between reflexology and acupuncture; as far back as 2500 BC the Chinese had divided the body into longitudinal meridians. • Native Americans – The Cherokee tribe have traditionally used the feet as a means of healing the body as a whole and today still have specialised practitioners who perform this.

  5. Task 1 • Work book – highlight key points & record • Student activity – complete the table in the workbook with lists of names and important facts about people who influenced reflexology as we know it today.

  6. Preparation of Work Area • Trolley set up • Couch set up

  7. Foot Analysis • Why is it important to carry out foot analysis prior to treatment? • Foot soak to cleanse the feet.

  8. Practical • Practical demonstration of the relaxing foot massage

  9. Homework Complete the following:- Student Activities:- • Clinical – Salon Hygiene • Therapist Personal Hygiene • How to create the right atmosphere

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