Chinese Foot Massage

Sue Hagan

Course Facilitator

Susan Hagan Cert.ED is an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Clinical Practitioner of Aromatherapy, Remedial Masseuse and Bowen Therapist. She teaches Aromatherapy and Anatomy and Physiology to International Diploma Standard and frequently assists and supports new therapists in setting up their practices.

She has a strong affiliation with an Ayurvedic clinic in Nepal that provides authentic Ayurvedic treatments to both the local population and visitors from the West. She has assisted in the training of the Therapists and in the modernisation of the Clinic.

She has published articles for numerous Professional journals over the last 20 years and has taught Aromatherapy and allied subjects in the U.K., U.S.A., Japan, Hong Kong, Ireland, Canada, Nepal and India.

She lectures and teaches at many National and International schools and was most recently invited to speak on the subject of Ayurveda and Himalayan oils at the 7th Symposium International d'Aromatherapie et Plantes Medicinales 2005 in Grasse, France.

Course Details:

In Chinese foot massage each spot in the sole of the foot corresponds to an internal organ in the body. The energy called the "chi" flows through conduits from the foot on up.

This is becoming a very popular therapy and I predict that Chinese Foot Clinics will be opening in London shortly.

Traditionally the massage begins with the pleasurable soaking of the feet in a wooden barrel or foot bath containing a liquid medicine chosen specifically for the client.

The heated medicine warms the feet.

After the customer's feet have been rested and refreshed the masseur or masseuse spreads a thick layer of lotion on the feet and calves, and then rubs and kneads every point of the soles.

Chen Hong, vice-director of Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine University's Human Function Department, says the feet are an important, but often ignored, part of the body.

Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine suggest there are 62 reflection points, which correspond with different parts of the body, on the soles of the feet.

"Since the feet are the furthest part of the body from the heart, acid metabolizes in the blood, which causes unused calcium and other organic substances to settle on the feet, where they form tiny air bubbles and nuggets," says Chen. This can be very painful and be the cause of poor posture and bad walking habits.  The situation and the disease can become chronic causing further pain and possibly psychological problems due to immobility. Applying pressure on the points will help remove harmful matter. It is also a good way to prevent illness.

This one day course will teach you how to choose the correct blend of herbs for the bath and how to perform a foot massage on your clients. Requirements:  massage qualification and Anatomy and Physiology if you intend to use this course with the general public. Please bring a foot spa, 2 mid size towels and 6 small towels with you. A typical foot massage lasts around 60 minutes. A typical charge for this in the West is £45.00

Venue: Sue Lincoln School of Holistic Therapies, Evron Centre, John Street, Filey North Yorkshire, YO14 9DW

www.suelincoln.co.uk, Tel: 01723 518048, 07984594532

Investment: £95

Contact: Sue Lincoln