Learn this ancient technique so that you can provide a beneficial, relaxing therapy for friends or family, or start a new career for yourself, helping others withstand and combat the effects of the stresses in their lives, enhancing the body's ability to heal.
A certification in Reflexology will be issued after completion of the 200 hour Reflexology course, the Anatomy and Physiology 30 hour course, documented practical experiences, and successful completion of the written and practical exams. If you have college credits (or equivalent) in Anatomy, you can take a challenge exam and if you pass, omit that course.
The course is designed to prepare you for the American Reflexology Certification Boards. An additional 100 hours of documented practical experience is necessary for certification. There is no additional fee for the exam portion of the certification. (This consists of a written and practical exam.)
The Reflexology portion of the course is conducted in a series of 10 full day classes.
Patti is an Accredited Teacher of Reflexology by the American Commission for Accreditation of Reflexology Education and Training (ACARET). You can review their website at www.acaret.org.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The number of hours of course work will be increased starting in January, 2009, and some format changes are planned.
COURSE SYLLABUS
Topics covered in the course are listed below. The specific schedule will vary depending on the course structure (i.e., day or evening classes).
Introduction
Benefits of Reflexology
History of Reflexology
Basics of a Reflexology Session
Reflexology Defined
Relaxation Techniques
Physiology of the Whole Person
Observations of the Whole Person
Meaning of Symptoms and Reflexology
Specific Reflexology Techniques
Foot Assessment
Referral Points
Immune System
Law and Holistic Health Practitioner
Ethics of Caring
Documentation
Digestive System
Elimination Channels
Structural System
Foot – bones and muscles
Skeletal
Circulatory System
Musculature
Respiratory System
Nervous System
Endocrine System
Reproductive System
Business Practices
Pregnancy and Reflexology
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COURSE FEES
The fees are as follows:
Anatomy and Physiology Challenge Exam $30.00
Anatomy and Physiology 30 hour course $300.00
Certification in Reflexology 200 hour course $2200.00
The course fees do not include textbooks.
Refresher sessions are also available to anyone who has previously completed course work. The fee for a review session is $75.00 per day. This would be an opportune time to sit in on the Laws of the Holistic Practitioner and or the Business Practices sessions, which will have new information for you.
REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS
Books required for Reflexology class (not included in the course fee) are:
The book required for the Anatomy & Physiology class (not included in the course fee) is:
1. Structure and Function of the Body 12th Edition by Gary A. Thibodeau and Kevin Patton
You may purchase these on your own or from the instructor if requested
in advance.
OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
To Register
Click here to download and mail the application (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader). If you have any questions or you have difficulty with the file, contact Patti at (716) 649-9004, or by e-mailing Honor and Hope.