Reflexology CPD

Hand Reflexology

The theme f this workshop is to show that hand Reflexology as a science is a powerful tool. The student will be shown how we can enable patients to take part in and help control their own healing process.

During the workshop, anatomy of the hand and nerve pathways will be examined and how the nerves are integrated with the meridians, along with the zonal and meridian connection, Hand observation and diagnosis will follow, showing how the hands are of the utmost importance in our touching and sensing abilities.

The workshop will show how self help Reflexology, by applying pressure specifically to the hands and lower arm, can be used to balance the body energies.

The sequence of the flow of energies is most important and this is found at the fingertips where the energy is unstable. The presentation looks at “First aid at your fingertips”, these simple pressures become a potent therapy which can help many of the disorders of the body such as any stress related disorders.

The hand sequence that will be shown at the workshop is not just a massage. Massage can be completed in 5-6 minutes for each hand and forearm and only consists of lots of stroking and kneading movements.

Hand Reflexology is an art, by applying pressure and palpation to specific points the whole body can benefit. The aim is to stimulate reflexes and Acu points precisely. Many of these areas respond by increasing circulation and nerve impulses which rapidly spread the electrical activity within the membrane from one reflex to another transmitting the information to the central nervous system which in turn responds by sending out a response impulse to organs, glands and muscles.

The Acu points and Source points have been used for thousands of years and are part of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Recent hypotheses suggests that any pressure activates deep sensory nerves which cause the brain to releases endorphins the brain's natural painkillers, when this occurs the problem and patient is suffering from is often alleviated. This theory is exactly the same as the Reflexology theory.

Beryl aims to use the science and practice of this therapy as a preventative treatment prior to illness. The involvement of the patient is a most essential element. She see the Practitioner's role as that of a harmoniser, healer and educator.

Out of the 5 senses the sense of touch is one of the most important. It is this tactile sense, which enables us to contact with our patients. The hands are a highly developed piece of machinery, a measure of their importance is reflected by the large area they occupy in the brain.