It is almost one year since I passed my reflexology exam with Kevala and I am thrilled by how my new career as a reflexologist has taken off. Over the year I have built up a small regular clientele with hours to suit my family life. I felt incredibly nervous working with my first real clients (as I was only used to practising on friends and family) but, I surprised myself how quickly I adopted a professional attitude and how knowledgeable I suddenly felt when working with them. Since, I feel that I have grown so much in confidence and knowledge and have experienced working with many people with different ailments and it seems that with each new client I have, I learn something new. I have helped clients with migraines, kidney stones and back problems etc and feel that it is amazing how reflexology really helps them. I look forward to attending the advanced workshop in November with Kevala so I can learn more skills and gain greater knowledge.

Julie Greenhalgh - Abu Dhabi - UAE

A Diploma Course in Reflexology

Course Tutor: Avril Nova

What is the aim of the Reflexology course?

Reflexology has increased in popularity over the past few years and has gained respect as an important, safe and natural healing art. Based on the theory that the human body has its own internal energy lines and that ill health can arise from an imbalance of energy, this course shows you how to find and use reflexology points on the foot relating to different parts of the body. A treatment restores balance, helps to prevent ill health and assist relaxation. It treats mind, body and spirit and is a wonderful therapy. This course is structured in easy-to follow-steps with illustrations and covers meridians, consultations and business acumen.

Reflexologists may work in hospitals, nursing homes, sports centres, natural health centres and beauty salons etc. Therapists may practise independently from home or visit clients in their own homes.

What does the course cover?

The Course comprises 10 modules and covers:-

* History of reflexology: The origins of this unique and effective therapy.

* General Health Management for Practitioners: The value of a Healthy Lifestyle, Relaxation, Nutrition, Exercise and dealing with clients.

* Contra-indications: When not to use reflexology.

* Relaxation techniques: Study with full illustration of the techniques used to expand a treatment to give full benefit of relaxation.

* Zone therapy and meridians: Principles behind the reflexology treatment, how and why it works.

* Massage techniques: Fully illustrated study of the different techniques used during a treatment.

* Reflex points: Fully illustrated instruction detailing the various treatment areas of the feet and how to access them.

* Treating illness: How reflexology can help to treat illness.

* Treatment guides and charts: Guides to treating common illnesses using reflexology.

* Practice management: Colour, music, promotion, copies of questionnaire forms etc.

* Final Examination

*Case studies: 30 case studies are required to support the course. During the latter modules of this course the student will be required to compile a number of case studies which must be submitted with their final examination paper.

* Recommended reading: The course gives details of the recommended books students should read.

N. B. Our full Anatomy & Physiology programme is included with this course

Anatomy and Physiology is covered in depth and you are required to answer short questions and essay questions for this subject. Please note that if you require or would like a separate diploma for this subject you can obtain this upon request and for a small fee you will be able to take a final exam in this subject and then be issued with a separate diploma.

Associations and membership

Having successfully completed the course the student will have gained sufficient skills to practise as a reflexologist and be able to apply for membership of the Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists (subject to attending a 2 day tutorial.)

Like all our therapy courses this programme is recognised by the Complementary Medical Association with full membership available to all successful students who also attend at least one 2 day tutorial at the Centre.

What qualification does the course give?

Having passed the final examination the candidate will receive a diploma and will be entitled to use the letters C.H.Ed Dip.Reflex (Complementary Health Education Diploma in Reflexology).

What support is available?

Full tutor support is available from your own personal tutor. In addition there are regular practical tutorials available at the Centre.

See also the Reflexology section in the library.

How do I enrol?

You can Enrol Today. Simply choose one of the two payment options below and click the link.

Please read the Terms & Conditions of Enrolment, before completing and submitting your Enrolment Form.