Reflexology Diploma
Vocational qualification
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Online
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Duration
12 Months
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Reflexology is a non-intrusive complementary health therapy methods of relieving pain within the body based on the theory that different points on the feet, lower leg, hands, face or ears, correspond with different areas of the body. Reflexology is a method of relieving pain within the body by stimulating certain pressure points on the feet and hands. This controlled pressure may ease the source of the pain. In the absence of any particular abnormality, reflexology may also be as effective for promoting good health and well being and for preventing illness as it may be for relieving symptoms of stress, injury and illness.
Reflexologists work holistically with their clients and aim to work alongside allopathic healthcare to promote better health for their clients. Reflexology is based on a very old form of therapy. It is believed that the Chinese practised reflexology as long as 6,000 years ago and the process is even depicted in carvings within the tombs of ancient Egypt.
This Reflexology Diploma guides you through the complete process of reflexology, explaining its function, uses and application. Detailed diagrams are provided to assist you in understanding its applications. It also explains how you might go about setting up your own business as a reflexologist.
Each module is followed by a set of activities and questions to enable you to demonstrate your knowledge of the subjects covered in that module.
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On this course you will discover:
Thorough knowledge of reflexology
The applications of reflexology
Contraindications to treatment and the healing crisis
Evaluation of treatment and aftercare
Anatomy and physiology of systems
Stress and its effect on the body
Health, safety and hygiene
Code of practice
The Diploma is designed for anyone wishing to practice this healing art.
You don't need any prior skills in the subject area to start this course.
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement by ABC Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the details all of the units you have completed as part of your course).
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Subjects
- Massage
- Reflexology
- Massage Therapy
- Entrepreneurship
- Physiology
- Healthcare
- Healing
- Stress and Anxiety
- Alternative Medicine
- Treatment
- Foot Massage
- Contra-indications
- Relaxation Techniques
- Stress
- Foot reflexology
- Professionalism
- Bodily systems
- Benefits of Reflexology
- Principles of Reflexology
- Specific ailments
- Chronic back pain
Course programme
- Module 1: The history of Reflexology
- Module 2: Understanding the bodily systems
- Module 3: The principles of Reflexology
- Module 4: The benefits of Reflexology
- Module 5: The reflex areas for hand and feet
- Module 6: Foot relaxation techniques
- Module 7: Conditions of the foot and contraindications
- Module 8: Step by step treatment
- Module 9: Treatment for specific ailments
- Module 10: Professionalism
- Module 11: Starting your own business
Study this highly regarded, engaging and interesting Reflexology course in the comfort of your own home, at your own pace, in your own time. As a reflexologist, you would work with clients to treat ailments such as:
- stress
- sleep disorders
- sports injuries
- and chronic back pain
You would not diagnose individual conditions or advise clients on symptoms or treatments. Reflexology can be used alongside conventional medicine and other complementary therapies.
AssessmentEach unit is followed by a written tutor marked assignment (TMA), which is submitted and then marked by your tutor. You will not be required to take an external exam.
Reflexology Diploma