Introductory Reflexology Workshop

Wed, May 9, 2012 at 6:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m
Learn the theory and basic techniques of the ancient natural healing therapy of Reflexology.

Workshop objectives:

• Reflexology history
• Benefits of Reflexology
• Learn location of pressure points and reflexes in the feet
• Description of basic techniques
• Includes hands on practice
• Basic skills to treat family and friends
• Valuable addition to a caregiver program

Instructors Julie Wilson and Mark Reynolds
Certified Reflexologists
Reflexology Training Academy Of Canada

Testimonial on workshop
The workshop was great - enough information to get started, not so packed as to be overwhelming, and a useful skill to take home!

My family members are all *Very* happy I took the intro course, especially my husband Nathan who is a mechanic and stands on a concrete floor all day. I gave him a treatment when I got home that night and the difference was amazing - the pain was completely eliminated. He often gets foot massages from me when his feet are sore, and he said that while those feel good in the moment, they don't have a lasting effect. The reflexology treatment made him feel like he was walking on pillows. Lol.

I've referred frequently to the handout as well. The only problem with it, is that the numbers on the foot chart are difficult to read (I have excellent eye sight), so I've gone through and re-written them all in a darker ink. It might be worth checking with Willow Printing in Brighton to see if they can print a higher resolution image for you.

One of the natural health books I have specifies which reflex areas to treat for various health conditions, so I've been able to add those in for family members as well, using the techniques that I learned on Wednesday.

All in all - it was a worthwhile investment of my time and money, and I'm excited to pursue certification this summer. :) Sarah

An age old healing therapy, Reflexology is regaining awareness!

An age old healing therapy, Reflexology is regaining awareness!

Reflexology has been around for thousands of years. This natural healing therapy has been discovered through hieroglyphics dating back to 2500 BC.  Through the centuries it progressed from what was first called zone theory to later years reflexology when pressure points and reflexes were discover within those zones.  Those pressure points and reflexes corresponded to the organs, glands and parts within our body.  Reflexology’s popularity faded as modern medicine and technology have advanced.

Natural alternative therapies, especially Reflexology, are gaining renewed awareness as safe and effective.  They are largely preventative in nature, however, are used to combat many illnesses and diseases. 

Foot Reflexology is based on the principals that the body is mirrored on the bottom of the feet.  The feet have over 7200 nerve endings. They act as sensory receptors which influence all the systems of the body.

Reflexology is suitable for all ages, especially seniors, and may bring relief from a wide range of chronic and acute conditions.  Reflexology has four main benefits: relaxation, increased circulation, reduction of stress and homeostasis (the ability of the body to heal itself). 

These four main benefits can provide relief for such conditions as diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, pain management, insomnia, digestive issues, constipation, menopause, muscle and joint pain and more.

If you are looking for a natural healing therapy that has proven over centuries to be not only relaxing but offer tremendous benefits to your health, I suggest you try reflexology.

Wilson and Reynolds Reflexology                                                                  www.wilsonandreynolds.ca