N101 Foot Reflexology Certification Course - Ontario College of Reflexology
Qualifies for 100 CEUs by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
Prerequisite- None. This course will provide the basics of reflexology involving both theoretical and practical aspects.

Cost: $780.00 including textbook and exam fees.
100 credits course consists of 35 hours in-class instruction, 15 hours chapter tests and 70 hours practicum.

Upcoming Courses in Mississauga Ontario

Start date - January 21, 2010 - April 8, 2010

Thursday evenings -  6:00 p.m. -  9:00 p.m.

12 consecutive weeks.

Start date - May 6, 2010 - July 22, 2010

Thursday evenings -  6:00 p.m. -  9:00 p.m.

12 consecutive weeks.

Start date - September 16, 2010 - December 2, 2010

Thursday evenings -  6:00 p.m. -  9:00 p.m.

12 consecutive weeks.

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Courses held at Holistic BodyWorx in Central Mississauga. Please contact us at 905-281-3737 or email holisticbodyworx@bellnet.ca

Objectives of the Ontario College of Reflexology

As registered with the Ontario Government, the Ontario College of Reflexology is a non-profit organization established in the province of Ontario and its objectives are:

To establish and operate a college or society of reflexology for the purpose of:

· accreditation of Reflexologists in the province of Ontario where required and as permitted by applicable statutes of Ontario;

· maintaining and improving the qualifications and standards of the reflexology profession;

· uniting members of the reflexology profession and protecting the character and status of the profession, promoting ethical practice;

· promotion of reflexology in the province of Ontario; provide educational programs and resources on reflexology within the province of Ontario;

· provide an effective referral system of qualified reflexologists in the province of Ontario; and;

· such other complementary purposes not inconsistent with these objectives.

What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is a focused pressure technique, usually directed at the feet or hands. It is based on the premise that there are zones and reflexes on different parts of the body which corresponds to and are relative to all parts, glands and organs of the entire body.

How Does It Work?

When the reflexes are stimulated, the body's natural electrical energy works along the nervous system to clear any blockages in the corresponding zones. A reflexology session seems to break up deposits (felt as a sandy or gritty area under the skin) which may interfere with this natural flow of the body's energy.

Manipulating specific reflexes removes stress, activating a parasympathetic response in the body to enable the disharmonies to be released by a physiological change in the body. With stress removed and circulation improved, the body is allowed to return to a state of homeostasis.

Homeostasis is the "automatic" process that the body incorporates to bring it back to the "normal" state. For example, if the blood pressure is abnormal, the kidneys will secrete the enzyme renin which is involved with blood pressure, and the hormone, erythropoietin that increases the rate of red blood cell production.

What Are The Benefits?

Reflexology demonstrates four (4) main benefits:

Relaxation with the removal of stress.
Enhanced circulation.
Assists the body to normalize metabolism naturally.
Complements all other healing modalities.
Indications and Reasons for Referral:

Types of people seeking reflexology sessions are of all ages, but approximately 70% are females. These people are usually health conscious and wish to explore health alternatives. The vast majority of clients usually realize the benefits of reducing stress from a reflexology session which in turn minimizes physical symptoms.

Usually, referrals are made in conjunction with other existing forms of therapy to supplement ongoing medical treatments. Reflexology has been known to help clients deal with physiological symptoms such as the side effects of cancer chemotherapy.

Reflexology may be performed on everyone, from the newborn to the elderly. It can be used for a general "tune-up" or for an unhealthy body. It can be used throughout pregnancy, or pre surgically and post surgically. In all cases, common sense should be used in selecting this therapy.


01 Foot Reflexology Course Outline

" Chapter 1 - History and Theory of Reflexology -
" Chapter 2 - Zones of the Body
" Chapter 3 - Foot Examination
" Chapter 4 - Reflexology Techniques
" Chapter 5 - Reflexology Health and Session Records
" Chapter 6 - The Skeletal System
" Chapter 7 - The Muscular System
" Chapter 8 - The Endocrine System
" Chapter 9 - The Urinary System
" Chapter 10 - The Reproductive System
" Chapter 11 - The Digestive System
" Chapter 12 - The Circulatory System
" Chapter 13 - The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
" Chapter 14 - The Respiratory System
" Chapter 15 - The Nervous System
" Chapter 16 - Reflexology Foot Procedure
" Chapter 17 - Business and Financial
" Chapter 18 - Exam Preparation

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