Reflexology: taster workshop

Course Dates: 04/03/25
Time: 14:00 - 17:00
Location: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
Tutors: 
Janet Lee
Experience the relaxing benefits of hand and foot reflexology and learn how to relieve stress using basic reflexology techniques.
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Reflexology: taster workshop
  • Course Code: FCL47
  • Dates: 04/03/25 - 04/03/25
  • Time: 14:00 - 17:00
  • Taught: Tue, Daytime
  • Duration: 1 session
  • Location: Kean Street Wellbeing Centre
  • Tutor: Janet Lee

Course Code: FCL47

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Tue, day, 04 Mar - 04 Mar '25

Duration: 1 session

Any questions? health@citylit.ac.uk
or call 020 8142 4577

Please note: We offer a wide variety of financial support to make courses affordable. Just visit our online Help Centre for more information on a range of topics including fees, online learning and FAQs.

What is the course about?

This course is an introduction to the theories and principles of reflexology. You will learn how to relax and revitalise a person by practising some reflexology techniques on hands and feet.
A great insight in to the wonderful therapy of reflexology and is designed to give you some practical experience, and inspire you to learn more.

What will we cover?

- Benefits of reflexology and when it might be advisable to avoid a treatment
- Basic history of reflexology
- Relationship between the feet and the rest of the body
Treating the feet - practical work in pairs.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

- Identify some common reflexology points on the feet and hands
- State some reasons why a person would not be able to receive a reflexology treatment
- Safely give basic foot reflexology to another person
- Treat yourself with some basic hand reflexology points for stress relief.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Introductory level - no previous knowledge required. You are required to read and write short sentences,
follow verbal instructions and extract information from handouts.

PRE-BODYWORK CHECK LIST: Please read carefully
We have strict guidelines to help protect the health and safety of students in training or undergoing short courses, while providing the widest possible access. If you have suffered from any of the conditions listed below or anything similar, please check with a medical practitioner whether it is suitable to undertake a bodywork course and bring a referral letter from your doctor for your tutor, otherwise please do not participate in a bodywork class/course.

- Epilepsy
- Diabetes
- An untreated medical condition
- Spinal injuries
- A recent operation
- Severe skin disorders or allergies
- Severe mental illness
- On medication
- Cardiovascular disorders (high blood pressure, severe varicose veins, heart problems, thrombosis)
- Bone or joint disorders (Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis)
- Pregnancy (or post natal)
- Endocrine disorders
Is there anything else we should know about your health before you enrol for a course? If there is, or you are unsure if you can undertake a class, please contact the Health & Movement team - (telephone temporarily unavailable)

If accepted onto a course, a student could be given alternative practical tasks and adjustments may be
made where reasonable. However, a student could be asked to leave the course if a situation arose which
could endanger the wellbeing of that student, or another student. It is, for instance, not suitable to work on
another student if you are taking medication that affects your concentration or if you have uncontrolled fits
which could cause a danger to others during a relevant activity.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

- Presentation and Lecture
- Group discussions and pair work
- Questions and answers
- Practical work in pairs – working on the feet or hands.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

All relevant theory information will be provided on handouts. The collage will provide towles, wipes,sanitiser and massage oils. Please bring a notepad and pen.and please wear comfortable clothing.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

ITEC Holistic Massage Diploma or ITEC Diploma in Complementary Therapies and other massage based courses e.g. Aromatherapy.

We’re sorry. We don’t have a bio ready for the tutor of this class at the moment, but we’re working on it! Watch this space.