Reflexology and TCM – Therapeutic Massage Techniques for Practitioners
A systematic & detailed course teaching advanced Reflexology techniques incorporating Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
History of Reflexology
Glossary of Terminology
Head and Neck Area – The Toes
Thoracic Area – The Ball of the Foot
The Abdominal Area – The Arch of the Foot
The Pelvic Area – The Heel of the Foot
The Spine – The Inner Foot
The (Lateral) Outer Foot
The Reproductive Area – Medial Ankle
The Dorsum (Top) of the Foot
The Reproductive Area – Lateral Ankle
All reflex points: both sides of the foot-medial & lateral ankle aspects
All reflex points: the medial and lateral ankle and the dorsal of the foot
All reflex points: plantar aspect (sole/bottom) of the foot
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Introduction
What are Meridians?
Meridians and Connection to Reflexology
The Flow of Qi in the Meridians in a 24-Hour Cycle
Lung Meridian
Large Intestine Meridian
Stomach Meridian
Spleen Meridian
Heart Meridian
Small Intestine Meridian
Bladder Meridian
Kidney Meridian
Circulation/Pericardium Meridian
San Jiao/Triple Burner Meridian
Gallbladder Meridian
Liver Meridian
Ren Mai Vessel
Du Mai Vessel
The Three Yang Leg Meridians
The Three Yin Leg Meridians
Pre-Treatment Preparations
Best Herbs to Use for Pre-Treatment Foot Bath
Best Massage Oils to Use for Reflexology
Most Effective Sequence for Conducting a Reflexology Treatment
1. Pressure Point Holding (Solar Plexus/K1)
2. Achilles Tendon Stretch
3. Ankle Rotation
4. Loosen Ankles
5. The Acupressure Points in the Ankle Area
6. Ankle Traction Techniques
7. Side to Side (Support at K1 and SP4)
8. Spinal Twist
9. Wring the Foot (Wet Towel/Twisting)
10. Lung Press
11. Metatarsal Movers
12. Pinching Method
13. Rotate, Turn and Stretch (All Toes)
14. Walking the Toes
15. Lift and Stretch (All Toes)
16. Toe Rotations