The Art of Foot Reflexology
Saturday, March 18, 2023
1:00 - 4:00 pm
at the Women's Center
With Course Instructors Suzanne Harper, LMT and Virginia Davis, LMT
Come learn the art of reflexology and exchange with friends and family! It feels great and the health benefits are many. You don’t need to be a massage therapist to enjoy giving this time-tested gift and anyone can enjoy the experience.
The feet are the map of our entire body and when we stimulate specific points we are also stimulating their associated organs and tissues in the body. What a wonderful way to assist in any healing process and feel terrific afterwards.
1:00 - 4:00 pm
at the Women's Center
With Course Instructors Suzanne Harper, LMT and Virginia Davis, LMT
Come learn the art of reflexology and exchange with friends and family! It feels great and the health benefits are many. You don’t need to be a massage therapist to enjoy giving this time-tested gift and anyone can enjoy the experience.
The feet are the map of our entire body and when we stimulate specific points we are also stimulating their associated organs and tissues in the body. What a wonderful way to assist in any healing process and feel terrific afterwards.
In this 3-hour class, you'll receive an introduction to Foot Reflexology, its theory and history, and the proper performance of a Foot Reflexology routine. This introduction includes an understanding of benefits and contraindications of Reflexology, hand techniques, and Reflexology as it relates to the theory of body mapping. Handouts of Foot Chart and Routine are included.
Objectives:
Objectives:
- To introduce Reflexology as a modality for lay persons interested in sharing sessions with friends and family.
- To discuss the theory of body mapping.
- To discuss the use of charts as a referral while performing Reflexology in order to discern exact locations of organs, glands, and body parts being affected.
- To discuss the indications and contraindications of Reflexology, including the definition of a healing crisis.
- To establish proficiency with various hand techniques: thumb walking, thumb hooking, finger walking, and use of the grid.
- To provide student with a foot reflexology routine lasting approximately 15 minutes per foot, or 30 minutes total. More time can be added if foot soaking with essential oils is included.
- To discuss the theory of Zone Therapy – 10 zones originate in the head and extend to each digit of both hands and feet.
Cost info: $95 per person, suggested class fee
Class size is limited. Register early to reserve your spot.
Class size is limited. Register early to reserve your spot.
We'll be working in pairs. If you have a friend or a child (15 years or older) you would like to exchange with, invite them to register too and come with you. Please bring a small hand towel to the workshop.
The workshop will be held at the Women's Center in the Great Room.
The workshop will be held at the Women's Center in the Great Room.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS
Suzanne Harper, BS, MHealth ED, LMT, has been in the Health Education/Massage Therapy profession for over 40 years. She studied Tai Chi at the Wen Wu School of Martial Arts in Berkeley, CA from 1976-77 and presently teaches Tai Chi and Qigong through Zoom for the St. Tammany Parish Library. She taught Massage Therapy for 10 years at Delta College in Covington, LA.
She received an advanced certificate from the Center of Mind Body Medicine in Mind Body Skills Group Training with Dr. James Gordon. She has taken many workshops and trainings in Health/Massage related areas including Applied BioMechanics, Healing Touch, Qigong, and received a certificate from Optimum Health Institute for 3 non-consecutive weeks of intense cleansing/juice fasting. Suzanne continues to practice Massage Therapy and BioMechanics, and loves gardening, hiking, and kayaking.
She received an advanced certificate from the Center of Mind Body Medicine in Mind Body Skills Group Training with Dr. James Gordon. She has taken many workshops and trainings in Health/Massage related areas including Applied BioMechanics, Healing Touch, Qigong, and received a certificate from Optimum Health Institute for 3 non-consecutive weeks of intense cleansing/juice fasting. Suzanne continues to practice Massage Therapy and BioMechanics, and loves gardening, hiking, and kayaking.
Virginia Davis, RN, LMT, received a BFA from Tulane University followed by a BSRN in Nursing from William Carey University. She received professional training in Integrative Health Coaching from Duke University and became a Licensed Massage Therapist. She is certified in Yoga from Kripalu Institute and Sivananda Institute, and certified in Tai Chi and Qigong.
As a lifelong student of healing arts and modalities, Virginia has studied Healthy Living and Ayurvedic theory with Deepak Chopra and Herbalism with Rosemary Gladstar. For over 30 years, she has pursued Meditation studies in the USA, India and Europe. She owned and operated Four Winds Foundation, a spiritual retreat center, for 15 years. Virginia teaches Pilates, Qigong, Yoga, Food as Medicine, Meditation/Mindfulness, and has a practice in Integrative Health Coaching and Massage.
As a lifelong student of healing arts and modalities, Virginia has studied Healthy Living and Ayurvedic theory with Deepak Chopra and Herbalism with Rosemary Gladstar. For over 30 years, she has pursued Meditation studies in the USA, India and Europe. She owned and operated Four Winds Foundation, a spiritual retreat center, for 15 years. Virginia teaches Pilates, Qigong, Yoga, Food as Medicine, Meditation/Mindfulness, and has a practice in Integrative Health Coaching and Massage.
Women's Center for Healing & Transformation
(985) 892-8111
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71667 Leveson Street
Abita Springs, LA 70420
(985) 892-8111
[email protected]
71667 Leveson Street
Abita Springs, LA 70420
