Reflexology Practitioner's Diploma

This Raworth course offers the very best mixture of practical and theory classes, which allow you to develop excellent techniques and skills in reflexology. There is a strong emphasis on the holistic approach to treatment and the importance of client handling skills (with invaluable help from a core module in counselling skills).

Because reflexology is a complementary therapy, a basic understanding of anatomy, physiology and common conditions (pathophysiology) is vital and is therefore covered in core modules. These are further enhanced by workshops on nutrition and how to run your practice (Practice Management). 

In the later stages of the course, while working through the pathophysiology and counselling skills modules you will have the option to attend extra sessions in some of the more advanced aspects of applying reflexology. These include Ayurvedic Five Elements and Chakra work, Traditional Chinese Medicine principles and the use of acupressure points, as well as the application of reflexology for conception and maternity situations.

A significant amount of case study and clinic work provides scope for tutor observation, discussion and feedback so that by the end of the course you have complete confidence in treating clients.

The course is designed not only to give you a solid foundation from which to begin practising but to provide a challenge and inspiration to become a successful, caring, holistic therapist. We have many testimonials from past students confirming the value of our approach in allowing them to become busy and highly respected therapists.

The course is fully accredited by the International Federation of Reflexologists.

Here is a short video clip from the course CD-ROM

Syllabus

Core Modules

Anatomy & Physiology
Pathophysiology
Practice Management
Introductory Counselling Skills – Level One
Nutrition Workshop

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Reflexology Topics

• History and development of reflexology
• Importance of the feet, skeletal and soft tissue anatomy
• Feet mapping: zones and reflexes
• Reflexology as a holistic therapy
• Techniques of working the feet, basic and more advanced including two CD-ROMs demonstrating the complete treatment sequence and additional working
• Current thinking on reflexology mechanisms
• Contraindications to treatment
• Safety and hygiene
• Treating the body systems and common conditions
• Common foot disorders
• Professional practice issues
• Consultation procedures
• Conducting initial and ongoing treatments
• Cancer and palliative care
• Hand treatment
• Chronic pain management
• Extensive practical experience through working on peers, with the public in arranged clinics and case studies conducted at home

Study Days

A total of 34 studied over two days a week for the first term and one day a week for the second term, plus one term for case study preparation and exam revision. It is possible to study one day a week throughout and the course duration will be extended accordingly.

Additional Sessions (Optional and Chargeable)

• Introduction to the Ayurvedic and Polarity Therapy Principles into Reflexology
  (1 day).
• Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the use of acupressure points in reflexology treatments (1 day).
• Reflexology for Pre-Conception and Subfertility - background information the reflexologist should have and approaches to treatments (Half day).
• Refelexology for Pregnancy - background information the reflexologist should have and approaches to treatments (1 day).

Qualifications

Raworth Reflexology Practitioner's Diploma
Raworth Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology
Raworth Certificate in Counselling Skills and Theory – Level One
ITEC Diplomas in Reflexology and Anatomy and Physiology

FEES:Reflexology Practitioners Diploma: Modules in Reflexology, A&P, pathophysiology*, introductory counselling skills, nutrition workshop and practice management. Price includes cost of reflexology kit & CDRoms of treatment sequence & techniques as well as the usual exam fees.

For all of the above, £1,685.88 excluding VAT