The Iyisana School of Natural Ways

Iyisana - The Spirit of Healing

Course Details

In brief you will learn:

	The history of reflex therapy
	Reflexology theory
	Practical reflex therapy skills
	Anatomy, physiology and pathology
	The philosophy of natural medicine
	Stress management, including basic nutrition, exercise and relaxation skills
	Listening skills
	Practice Management
	A basic introduction to the use of essential and herbal oils on the reflex zones
	A basic introduction to the use of sound, colour and gems on the reflex zones

The course is held on one weekend per month for 15 months, except for month one which is over 3 days.

Course dates are as follows:

8th & 9th & 10th April 14th & 15th May 2005

25th & 26th June 2005 23rd & 24th July 2005

20th & 21st August 2005 17th & 18th September 2005

15th & 16th October 2005 12th & 13th November 2005

10th & 11th Dec 2005 21st & 22nd January 2006

18th & 19th Feb 2006 18th & 19th March 2006

8th & 9th April 2006 13th & 14th May 2006

10th & 11th June 2006

Class times will be from either 9.30 am to 5.30 pm or 10.00 am to 6.00 pm, depending on the majority decision.

The venue is the Physiotherapy Department at the Liskeard Community Hospital.

There will be a maximum of 6 students on the course.

There is no need for any previous qualifications. Entrance to the course is via a completed application form and pre-course meeting. The most important requirement is a desire to heal and a desire to learn.

Your learning pack will include course notes, charts and audio/visual learning materials.

The total course fee is £1525.00. A deposit of £100.00 will be required with your completed application form and the balance can either be paid in full or in 15 monthly installments of £95.00. If the course balance is paid in full a 10% discount will apply, leaving a balance of £1272.50 to be paid.

What is Reflexology?

The Course

Details and Structure

Once your completed application form is received, you will be invited to attend a meeting with myself in order that we can further discuss the course and your application. Once you are fully enrolled on the course you will be sent an information pack giving full details of the course. This will enable you to plan and begin your reading, prepare your folders and organize your work schedule.

Course Structure

Module one: months 1-3

Introduction

Reflexology Theory

Practice Management

Philosophy of Natural Healing

Reflex Therapy Practical—Face & Ear Reflex Therapy

A&P—Introduction, Cells & Skin, Skeleton, Joints & Muscles

Use of essential & herbal oils in reflex therapy

Listening Skills

Home Study—Programme, History Assignment, Case Studies 1-3

Module two: months 4-7

Practice Management

Stress Management

Reflex Therapy Practical—Foot Reflex Therapy, Brazilian Toe Massage & the use of acupoints on the feet

A&P—Nervous, Digestive, Respiratory, Circulatory, Lymphatic, Urinary, Endocrine & Reproductive Systems

Use of essential & herbal oils in reflex therapy

Listening Skills

Therapy Talk Assignment

Subtle Energy and Assignment

Home Study—Assignments, Case Studies 4-6

Module three: months 8-11

Practice Management

Exercise

Reflex Therapy Practical—Hand Reflex Therapy & Jin Shin Jyutsu

Use of essential & herbal oils in reflex therapy

Listening Skills

A&P—Special Senses, and start A&P revision

Nutrition and Reflexology Presentation Assignment

Home Study—Assignments, Case Studies 7-10

Module four: months 12-15

Practice Management

Relaxation Therapy

Listening Skills

A&P—Revision Cont’d

Use of sound, colour and gems Practice Management Assignments

Reflex Therapy Practical—Integrated Practice

Case Studies 11-13

Final examinations

The Qualification

Assessment of your development will comprise a combination of ongoing assessment throughout the course, completion of written case studies plus final written examinations for Anatomy and Physiology (lasting one hour) and The Theory and Practice of Reflex Therapy (lasting 1.5 hours).

Upon completion of all the course requirements you will be awarded the Diploma in Iyisana Reflex Therapy from the Iyisana School of Natural Ways.

The Iyisana School of Natural Ways

Barn Cottage, Trehunist, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3SD

Tel: 01579 340140 Fax: 0871 242 6608