Chinese Foot Massage Course (CHFO)

Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine suggest there are 62 reflex-points on the soles of the feet that correspond with different parts of the body.

'Since the feet are the furthest part of the body from the heart, acid metabolises in the blood, which causes unused calcium and other organic substances to settle on the feet, where they form tiny air bubbles and nuggets', says Chen. This can be very painful and be the cause of poor posture and bad walking habits. The situation and the disease can become chronic, causing further pain and possibly psychological problems - due to immobility. Applying pressure on the points will help remove harmful matter. It is also a good way to prevent illness.

Please bring a foot-spa (available inexpensively from good chemists or 'Argos' type stores), 2 mid-sized towels and 4 small towels with you. (If you cannot bring a foot-spa with you, please let us know).

Topics addressed during the course include:

• Assessing Foot-problems
• Choosing the correct blend of herbs
• Foot Baths
• Performing a Foot-massage
• Pressure points on the feet and hands
• Cautions & Contra-indications
• Yin/Yang and 5 Element Introduction

Please note: This course is a Post-graduate qualification course, during which the student is assessed for competence.