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What is Reflexology?

Reflexology is the art and science of stimulating the body’s own healing forces by locating and stimulating certain points on the body that affect organs or functions in distant parts of the body. It is a form of compression massage, using mainly the thumbs in a technique called thumb walking. Reflexology is based on the principles that reflex points in the hands and feet are related to every organ and area of the body.

The roots of reflexology have been dated as far back as more than 4,000 years ago with patented hieroglyphs in ancient Egypt. Reflexology as it is known in the West began as zone therapy. There are ten zones that run longitudinally from the top of the head to the hands and feet.

By applying pressure to a reflex point, the practitioner can stimulate certain beneficial changes in a distant area of the body related to that point. For example, when reflex massage is given to certain points on the big toe, it is said to relieve headache and tension. Activating these links through stimulating reflex points can relieve tension, improve the blood supply to certain regions of the body, and help to normalize body functions.

During a reflexology session, the practitioner works on each foot, feeling for these inconsistencies and sensitive areas, keeping in constant communication with the client. Learning the true maps of the feet is imperative to the practice of reflexology. The basic routine varies from practitioner to practitioner, but usually follows each zone from heel to toe. Routines can last anywhere from 20 minutes to 90.

 

Classes Offered with New Dimensions Beauty Academy

Reflexology Level 1 – 32 contact hours

Certificate issued on Class Completion

Prerequisite: Open Enrollment Course Certificate

Students will learn that Reflexology is the art and science of stimulating the body’s own healing forces by locating and stimulating certain points on the body that affect organs or functions in distant parts of the body. It is a form of compression massage, using mainly the thumbs in a technique called thumb walking. Reflexology is based on the principles that reflex points in the hands and feet are related to every organ and area of the body. Includes theory and lab totaling 32 hours.

Reflexology Level 2 – 32 contact hours

Certificate issued on Class Completion

Prerequisite: Reflexology Level 1 Course Certificate

It takes the tech into a deeper understanding of Reflexology and its available treatments learning the true Reflexology maps of the feet delving into more hands. Includes theory and lab totaling 32 hours.

ESSENTIAL OILS

Essential Oils Level 1 – 32 contact hours

Certificate issued on Class Completion

Essential Oils Level 2 – 40 contact hours

Prerequisite: Open Enrollment Course Certificate