| Reflexology for the Hands |
Instructor
Karen Ball, LMT, Certified Reflexologist & Aromatherapist has been a licensed bodywork practitioner since 1983. In 1985 she was trained and certified by the Reflexology Association of Canada as an instructor. After graduating from the Florida School of Massage in Gainesville, she was invited to join the teaching faculty, where she currently teaches Reflexology, Professional Boundaries and Ethics and Therapeutic Communication Skills. Karen is the creator of the 250-hour Therapeutic Hand & Foot Reflexology Professional Certification offered since 1996.
In 2008, Karen committed her entire focus to elevating the quality of advanced education for certified Reflexologists and massage therapists. She publishes two educational e-newsletters, presents continuing education classes in the United States, Canada and Costa Rica, and has utilized her training in science-based essential oil therapy to create a line of organic products (yummyFEET & yummyHANDS) formulated for people working with specific conditions via the hands and feet.
In addition to her live classroom trainings, Karen created the first online continuing education class for massage therapists in the United States, which eventually expanded to become yourCEplace.com, an online educational site offering essential non-modality classes for massage therapists.
Please see www.academyofancientreflexology.com for an expanded resume.
Description
Hand reflexology is one of the safest and most nurturing sessions
therapists can offer their clients (and themselves!). The hands are
what we use to "grab hold of life", and relaxed, strong hands allow
us to easily reach out and grasp what life has to offer. In addition to
the full-body benefits of reflexology, this session is a practical one
for people who use their hands a lot and/or experience discomfort
in the hands/wrists. You will learn:
how to give a complete hand reflexology session for the purpose of
relaxation
simple techniques that contribute to flexibility, strength and the
elimination of pain in the hands and wrists
the history, benefits and effects of reflexology
the "zones" and "maps" of the hands
the location of primary reflexes on the hands
how and when to utilize hydrotherapy and paraffin treatments within
a hand reflexology session.
Bring bowl/tub, coloring pencils, towels, sheets and hand cream.
| Date | July 10-11, 2010 |
| Time | Sat and Sun 9AM-6PM |
| Price | $305 ($255 for current FSM students) |
| CEUs | 18 Florida and National |