BSY Group - Reflexology (Advanced) Course

Course overview

This course is designed to fill the needs of both Therapists who wish to widen their horizons and knowledge, and the newcomer who wishes to study the subject in depth from the outset. Reflexology is a perfect blend of ancient healing skills with the modern developments based on scientific research. Reflexology is a fascinating skill with a precise approach to promote each individual’s self-healing abilities and to stimulate the body’s massive regenerative capacity.

Syllabus

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Lesson One
- History and Development of Reflexology
  - Introduction
  - Related Therapies
  - Dr William Fitzgerald and Zone Therapy
  - Zone Theory
  - Eunice Ingham
  - Reflexology and the NHS
  - Restoring Harmony
  - The Language of Touch
Lesson Two
- Healing and Touch
  - Gateways of Change
  - The Art of Healing
  - Grounding and Centring Skills
  - Centring Meditation
  - Creating a Relaxed Environment
Lesson Three
- Anatomy: the Skeletal System
  - The Skeleton
  - Joints
Lesson Four
- Anatomy: the Main Muscles of the Body
  - Types of Muscular Tissue
  - The Muscles of the Head and Neck
  - The Muscles of the Trunk
  - The Muscles of the Arm
  - The Muscles of the Leg
  - Table of Muscles
Lesson Five
- Physiology: Circulation, Immunity and the Central Nervous System
  - Circulation
  - The Heart
  - Immunity
  - The Lymphatic System
  - The Central Nervous System
Lesson Six
- Physiology: the Functions and Divisions of the Nervous System
  - Nervous Tissue
  - The Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerves
  - The Autonomic Nervous System
Lesson Seven
- Physiology: Other Systems
  - Endocrine Glands
  - The Respiratory System
  - The Digestive System
  - The Urinary System
  - The Reproductive System
Lesson Eight
- Beginning the Treatment
  - Techniques and Pathways
  - Normal Responses
  - Relaxation Techniques
  - Hacking Massage
Lesson Nine
- Treatment Techniques and Application
  - Holding the Foot
  - Exposing the Reflex Area
  - Basic Working Techniques
  - Preparation for Treatment
  - Positions for Massage Treatment
  - Foot Map
Lesson Ten
- A Suggested Basic Treatment Routine
  - Chest, Shoulders and Arms
  - Neck, Throat and Thyroid
  - Head, Eyes, Ears, Pituitary, Hypothalamus and Pineal
  - Left Foot – Pelvic Floor to Waist Line
  - Left Foot – Waist Line to Diaphragm Line
  - Right Foot – Pelvic Floor to Waist Line
  - Right Foot – Waist Line to Diaphragm Line
  - Spine
  - Leg, Hip and Sciatic Nerve
  - Reproductive System
  - Completion
Lesson Eleven
- Hand Reflexology
  - Treatment Sequence
  - First Aid Reflex Treatment for Headache
Lesson Twelve
- Working with Vital Energies
  - The Subtle Body
  - Vibrations
  - Vibrational Healing
  - Energy Balancing
  - Kirlian Photography
  - Auras
  - Colours of the Aura
  - Learning to See Auras
  - Using Colour with Reflexology
  - Attributes of Each Colour

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Practical training

1 day of Practical Training is essential for this course. For further information please call us on 01409 220 400. Your practical training is a valuable opportunity to learn directly from an experienced practical training tutor with specialist skills. Additional fees apply*.

*BSY currently charges £85 per day. For any practical training workshop or assessment organised independently of BSY, BSY shall have no liability to any person for any loss or damage, whether direct or indirect, resulting from the workshop or assessment, any fees due will be agreed between you and the assessor.

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Prerequisites

You do not need to have any previous qualifications to study this course.

Level

On successful completion of this course you will have received professional training at level 4. This is ideal if you wish to start a practice, or expand a career. Graduates of this course wishing to start their own practice can also obtain professional liability insurance. It has also been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme and graduates will receive the QLS Certificate of Achievement as above. This course has been designed by BSY to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes.

Certification

On successful completion students will receive dual awards: Award 1- The professional BSY Advanced Reflexology Diploma and will become a Registered BSY Advanced Reflexology Practitioner.

OCN Level 4 award also available at enrolment with 21 national educational credits. Full details on request.

Award 2- Certificate of achievement at QLS Level 4 from Quality Licence Scheme. Registration through BSY is essential with this course.

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Upon enrolment you receive your first course lessons.

You can study in your own time, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.

At the end of each lesson are a set of questions. Completing these can aid your learning and help you master each step before moving on to the next. Your next lesson will then arrive for you to continue when it suits you. This allows us to continually assess understanding and competence of the subject.

Having progressed through each lesson you can take your final examination at home, and at a date and time that suits you. Then, on successful completion you will be awarded your BSY certificate.

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Your tutor will mark your lessons, giving valuable, constructive feedback - helping you to master each step before moving on to the next. You can contact them for support or advice throughout your studies.

You can also contact the support team who are here to help you Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

We are proud of our friendly, caring ethos and aim to do all we can to help you succeed.

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How to enrol

Please call 01409 220 400 - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

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