Lesson 1
Introduction to Reflexology Course
History of Reflexology
Current Theory on how it works
Benefits of Reflexology
Reading List and where to purchase Foot charts.

Lesson 2
The importance of learning Anatomy and Physiology.
Linking the systems
A first look at the skeleton
A Basic look at the bones and structures of the feet.

Lesson 3
A Reflexologists view of a foot.
The interpretation of shape size colour temperature texture etc.
Abnormalities of the feet: structural and muscular.
Skin conditions of the feet including contagious skin conditions.
Contra indications to treating a client.

Lesson 4
Toes and what you can learn from them.
Areas of the body found of the toes and the systems to which they are linked.
Basic Anatomy and Physiology of the brain. Bony structure of the Skull, Head, Face, and top of spine with appropriate diagrams.
Creating your own toe chart to map these areas.

Lesson 5
Looking at the ball of the foot.
What organs are to be found on both feet.
Basic A/P of the heart and circulatory systems, lungs and respiratory systems.
The interdependency of these two systems.
Creating your own foot chart of these areas.

Lesson 6
Looking at the rest of the foot from the ball of the foot to the heel.
Locating the organs of the digestive system
Basic A/P of the digestive system.
Interdependancy on other systems.
Disorders of the digestive Creating your own chart of the digestive tract organs

Lesson 7
Looking at the rest of the foot from the ball of the foot to the heel
Where to locate the excretory organs. Include the skin.
Basic A/P of the kidneys ureters and bladder.
Interdependancy of the excretory and digestive systems
Disorders of the excretory system
Creating your own chart of the excretory tract organs.

Lesson 8
Looking at the rest of the foot from the ball of the foot to the heel.
Where to locate the endocrine and reproductive organs on the feet.
Basic A/P of these systems.
Interdependency of these systems.
Disorders of these systems
Creating your own chart to map these organs and systems

Lesson 9 Looking at the sides of the feet.
Basic A/P? of the spine and the joints of the body.
Where to locate different parts of the spine and the various joints.
Interdependency of the spine and joints.
Disorders of the systems
Creating your own chart to map these organs and systems.

Lesson 10
In this lesson we start with the evaluation of the client,
starting from the initial contact to arrange an appointment.
Evaluating how the client presents himself or herself on arrival.
first impressions of the personality of the client.
Taking a history from the client.
A sample history taking chart
Evaluating the condition of the feet prior to commencing a treatment.

Lesson 11
Starting the treatment.
Opening relaxing movements and evaluating what you find during it.
The treatment sequence and technique for treating the toes
Checking your chart for the organs and structures found on the toes and marking what you find on the chart. Evaluate what you have found. Consider the mind body spirit connection in what you have noted.

Lesson 12
Treating the Ball of the foot
Locating the reflexes for the respiratory and circulatory system
Linking their proper functioning to the brain and spinal cord.
The proper sequence and technique for treating these areas.
Checking your chart for the organs and structures found on the ball of the foot and marking what you find on the chart. Evaluate what you have found. Consider the mind body spirit connection in what you have noted

Lesson 13
Treating the Sole of the Foot from beneath the ball to the heel.
Locating the reflexes for the digestive and excretory systems.
Sequence and technique for treating the sole of the foot
Checking your chart for the organs and structures found on the sole of the foot and marking what you find on the chart. Evaluate what you have found. Consider the mind body spirit connection in what you have noted

Lesson 14
Treating the Sole of the Foot from beneath the ball to the heel.
Locating the reflexes for the endocrine and reproductive systems.
Sequence and technique for treating the sole of the foot
Checking your chart for the organs and structures found on these areas on the sole of the foot and marking what you find on the chart. Evaluate what you have found. Consider the mind body spirit connection in what you have noted

Lesson 15
Treating both inner and outer sides of the feet .
Locating the reflexes for the spinal and joints systems.
Sequence and technique for treating the sides of the feet
Checking your chart for the organs and structures found on the sides of the feet and marking what you find on the chart. Evaluate what you have found. Consider the mind body spirit connection in what you have noted.

Lesson 16
Treating the top of the feet .
Locating the reflexes for the lymphatic chest and breast areas.
Sequence and technique for treating the tops of the feet
Checking your chart for the organs and structures found on the tops of the feet and marking what you find on the chart. Evaluate what you have found. Consider the mind body spirit connection in what you have noted.

Lesson 17
The finishing sequence and special relaxing massage movements.
What to tell your client at the end of the treatment.
The importance of telling them what to expect following a treatment.
How often to treat a client.
Writing up your findings.

Lesson 18
A review of the whole treatment sequence.

Lesson 19
The body’s healing energy.
How reflexology affects people side effects etc
Why some people do not heal
The importance of stress in people’s lives and how it affects the body.
A review of the course.

Possible questionnaire/exam in multiple choice type format.