CPD Modules

An Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the Use of Acupressure Points in Reflexology Treatments

This one-day course covers the main principles of TCM, the meridians, acupressure points on the feet and hands and how to incorporate use of these in reflexology treatments. It also provides an introduction to the TCM Five Elements and how these are used in energetic diagnosis. A comprehensive workbook will be provided and a CDRom of relevant and other techniques will be available for purchase at moderate cost. This is a vast subject. The intention is to provide enough information and hands-on practice for reflexologists to successfully enhance their treatments and provide a basis, if so inspired, to go on and learn more from further reading and personal research. Attendees should bring wipes and reflexology cream. The course is preceded by discussion of recent research into the existence of universal energy.

Programme for the day

Universal Energy
What is energy?
Electromagnetic energy and the body
Implications for touch therapists

TCM Principles
Universal energy – qi or chi
Yin and Yang
The 5 Vital Substances
The 12 Zangfu Organs
The 12 Meridians and 2 Special Vessels

TCM Five-Elements
The Elements and associated Organs
Detailed Meridian maps
Proof of the existence of meridians
Useful acupressure points on the feet and hands for specific conditions
How to use knowledge of meridians and acupressure points in reflexology treatments
Additional techniques

TCM Five-Element Theory in Energetic Diagnosis
The Generative and Control Cycles
Traditional correspondences related to the Five Elements
Beginning to use Five-Element Theory in detecting imbalances and adapting treatments accordingly
Relevant after-care advice

Dates, Times & Cost:

Saturday 10th May 2008

10am to 5pm

£80.00 (including VAT)

for the CPD Enrolment Form, to print out and return to us

for printable version of this page in PDF format