The Reflexology Workshop
 

EARLY HISTORY OF REFLEXOLOGY

5,000 years ago - References found in India connected with Buddhism and Hinduism.

The feet symbolized Unity of the Universe with the Ultimate One.

Elements of the Universe are represented with signs on the soles of the feet.

Sanskrit Symbols correspond to anatomical reflexes.

Migration (via Buddhist and Hindu teachings) to Japan, Korea, China, Tibet and Vietnam.  The feet were massaged with other healing systems and worked with in China.

In 1979, Dr Gwendoline Raines discovered a papyrus, dated 2,500BC in which it stated how the feet were worked on as part of the Egyptian healing sciences.

In the tomb of Ankahmor, discovered in Saqqara, a wall painting was discovered depicting what is probably the first recorded picture of patients receiving 'reflexology'. It is thought that the patients were involved with working with the practitioner.


 

 
Welcome to the Reflexology Workshop
(and the place to buy the book)

The Reflexology Workshop offers a clinical and holistic approach to reflexology, providing a comprehensive guide to those wanting to train or expand their knowledge as practitioners, or for the general reader.
Concepts of the meaning of health are explored from Eastern philosophy and Western concepts of what constitutes health in today's age.
The Reflexology Workshop explores well-being, and how stress affects our perception of life events. By viewing the individual as an energetic mental, emotional and spiritual being, an integrated approach to understanding holistic concepts emerges. This book is an excellent textbook for students of reflexology and an invaluable aid for all those with an interest in the subject.

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International Reflexology & Life Skills Workshops offers an Advanced Reflexology Diploma. See Advanced Reflexology Diploma under Courses on the drop-down menu.

Course Dates have change, please check these if you have not already been informed!

Students who have already undergone a minimum of one year training in Reflexology and who are qualified Reflexologists can enrol for the Advanced Reflexology Diploma and the Life Skills Certificate. The Advanced Reflexology Diploma includes:

  • Advanced theory and practice of Reflexology

  • Counselling theory and practical counselling skills

It is recommended that students use ‘The Reflexology Workshop’ text book, by Jenny Hope-Spencer as a foundation to learning. This book centres on the holistic and clinical aspects of reflexology and natural health, embracing medicine and complementary medicine as one system to benefit emotional, physical and mental well-being. 

Anatomy & Physiology and integrated biology are subjects included in The Reflexology Workshop’. For students studying an Accredited Course in Reflexology, this book offers a comprehensive guide in clinical Reflexology.

‘The Reflexology Workshop’ is the definitive text book on reflexology and is now available here www.reflexologyworkshop.com/merchandise.html or from www.amazon.com.

Place your order for ‘The Reflexology Workshop’ here and receive a 10% discount on the RRP of £32.99.

Other text books will be recommended on enrolment.

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Latest News

We are now offering EXPERIENTIAL -  LIFE SKILLS & BASIC COUNSELLING WEEKEND WORKSHOPS for If you simply want to experience how counselling skills can raise awareness and good listening skills for yourself and in relationships, you can attend a one-day Workshop, or complete weekend. Or, you can attend all weekend dates without submission of client work and a written essay. 
Courses will be again be available in the Javea, Costa Blanca, Spain and Winchester, England.

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Jenny is a Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and is a qualified Supervisor of Counsellors. Her many years of working as a counsellor in medical settings brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to help students understand the role of counselling as an integrative part of medical and complementary health-care.

The Life Skills Certificate, offered as a separate Course to the Advanced Reflexology Diploma, focuses on counselling theory and skills. This Course is an ideal introduction for those thinking of pursuing a career as a professional counsellor, or who want to enhance existing skills.  Courses begin in the Spring of 2009, with dates to be confirmed.  Please see the Life Skills Certificate web page on the Courses drop-down menu for further information and Course requirements.

Jenny’s book ‘Life Skills for Wannabe’s - A Short Course to de-mystify Counselling & Psychotherapy’ will be available in the Spring of 2009.  This book covers counselling theory and practical counselling skills, written so that complex theoretical ideas can be simply understood. Watch the homepage for further information on the Publication date.

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Accredited Prior Learning

The Advanced Reflexology and Life Skills Workshops are open to all complementary practitioners who are qualified and those who are clinically trained. It is expected that those students who have trained in skills other than reflexology have considerable knowledge of the theory and practice of Reflexology before embarking on the Advanced Diploma.

The Life Skills Certificate is open to anyone who has an interest in self-development and learning counselling theory and skills.

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Do you have a friend or colleague that is interested in Reflexology or know someone who is looking for further training, then print off our Prospectus and Brochure here and pass it on to them.

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