| Thai Foot Reflexology |
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
Bodywork from Thailand is taking the United States by storm! The latest to reach our shores is Thai Foot Reflexology, a marriage between the ancient healing arts of Reflexology, Chinese Tuina, Japanese Shiatsu and Indian ayurvedic yoga. Thai Foot Reflexology is offered on a massage table, is easy and fun to learn and incorporate into your existing practice. Working with the feet, lower leg and knees, this 2000 year old, highly reputed session frees up blocked energy within the bodys many sens lines (Thai- based meridians) to produce a deep and unique feeling of balance, relaxation and well-being.
In this class you will learn:
In this class you will learn:
- the history and philosophy behind Thai Foot Reflexology
- how to give a full 60 minute Thai Foot Reflexology session, using correct traditional techniques within the proper sequencing order
- how to safely use both your hands and a traditional Thai foot stick within a session
- the difference between Thai-based Reflexology and conventional Reflexology
- how to incorporate hydrotherapy in your Thai Foot Reflexology session
- how to choose efficacious lubricants for a Thai Foot Reflexology session
- how to prepare and care for your Thai foot stick
| Date | November 13-14, 2010 |
| Time | Sat and Sun 9AM-6PM |
| Price | $305 Note: A $15 materials fee will be collected by the instructor to cover the cost of take-home supplies. ($305 if paid in full one month prior; $255 for current FSM students) |
| CEUs | 18 Florida and National |