Advanced Reflexology Techniques

Advanced techniques and theory for Reflexologists or Reflexology students wishing to further their skills and knowledge.  The day will consist of some theory but will be mostly practical where you will try the techniques on each other.

Topics include:

• Taiwanese techniques which include knuckling movements and working with reflexology sticks which help you to give much stronger pressure.

• Vertical Reflex Therapy: an intensive treatment where reflexes are worked on in a standing/weight bearing position

• Introduction to Face & Ear Reflexology

Course Details

1 day workshop £175 includes a wooden Thai reflexology stick

Dates: Thursday, 27 March 2025

10am - 5pm

Venue: The Space, 92-98 Northease Drive, Hove, BN3 8LH, United Kingdom

No case studies required or examination. You will need to hold a Level 3 Reflexology Diploma or equivalent. You will receive a certificate of attendance

Reflexology for Women’s Health

Advanced techniques for Reflexology students and qualified Reflexologists who wish to gain more knowledge to support women’s health.

We will look at working with women who are trying to conceive or are pregnant and for those who are perimenopausal. The day will help you gain a basic understanding of women’s fertility and why couples find it hard to conceive together with problems in pregnancy and the induction process.

You will be shown how to give specific treatments for sub-fertility, work on points helpful for inducing labour and for labour itself (which will include some helpful acupressure points too).

We will also cover the many symptoms of the perimenopause and how reflexology can support women through this changing time.

Course Details

Cost: £175

Date: Thursday, 3 April 2025

10am - 5pm

Venue: The Space, 92-98 Northease Drive, Hove, BN3 8LH, United Kingdom

No case studies required or examination. You will need to hold a Level 3 Reflexology Diploma or equivalent. You will receive a certificate of attendance

 Aromatherapy for Women’s Health

Enjoy an informative workshop exploring the beauty of Aromatherapy in supporting our clients during some of the most important stages of life. As Women are turning more than ever to Complementary Therapies for support, feel confident in your oil choice and creating blends. All of this will be combined with some gentle and therapeutic massage. We will explore oils for

• Menstrual Cycle

• Study and Stress

• Self esteem

• Fertility and Pregnancy

• Motherhood

• Career Change

• Perimenopause and Menopause

• Older Age

Cost: £150

Dates:
Contact for dates
10am-5pm

Ayurvedic Facial Massage

Ayurvedic face massage is based on the ancient therapeutic principles of Ayurveda. It is a non-invasive and the most natural face lift that you can have.

The Ayurvedic view of health is in physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing and that health is maintained by the balance of three subtle life-giving forces or Doshas: Vatta, Pitta, and Kapha each of these three Doshas has a role to play in the body and each Dosha possesses individual qualities.

This workshop will look at the benefits of Ayurvedic Face Massage.  We will cleanse, tone and prepare the skin for a be-spoke blend of oils appropriate to skin type and work into the Marma points situated on the face, scalp and head. . Marma points are an integral part of Ayurveda and are the subtle pressure points, like points used in acupressure.

In Ayurveda, it is said that the ‘lifeforce’ is located in the head. We will work into these points to stimulate the lifeforce, balance and revitalise the bodies energies and assist in relieving tension and pressure.

This treatment can complement any holistic body massage therapist Aromatherapist or beauty therapist practice. We recommend this facial massage:

• to relax and promote harmony to the mind and body

• to de-stress

• release stress induced toxins from the face and restore it to natural balance

• to promote healing working with the emotions on a deep level

It is thought that Ayurvedic Facial Massage will:

• promote relaxation to the muscles of the face and stimulates the circulation

• improves the muscle tone of the face

• relieve sinus congestion

• assist lymphatic drainage

• promote a reduction in neck and shoulder tension

• promote a healthy glow to the complexion and imparts a smooth texture to the skin

Dates:
Sunday 18th May 2025
10am-5pm

Venue: The Space, 96 Northease Drive, Hove, BN3 8LH, United Kingdom

No case studies required or examination. You will need to hold a Level 3 Body Massage Diploma or Level 3 Aromatherapy Diploma or equivalent.

 Hot Stone Therapy

A stone massage is a massage that uses smooth, flat and heated rocks placed at key points on the body.

Hot stone massage therapy melts away tension, eases muscle stiffness and increases circulation and metabolism.

Hot Stone therapy is technically termed as Geothermotherapy, that is the use of heated stones and chilled stones to affect a chemical release within the human body. The placing of the stones is often followed by a holistic massage, which results in a deeper and more intense treatment.

Stones usually made of Basalt are placed into an electric slow cooker which is filled with water , although you can now purchase Carry Bags that warm the stones which make it very convenient for the mobile therapist.

Benefits of Hot Stone Massage

• Muscle Pain Relief

• Muscle Tension Relief

• Stress Reduction

• Anxiety Reduction

• Healthy Sleep Promotion

• Immune System Enhancement

• Mind and Body Relaxation

What will be covered on your course

• Stone Care Guidelines

• History & techniques of Hot Stones

• How to use and prepare Hot Stones safely

• Benefits of Heat Massage

• Contraindications for Hot Stone Fusion

• Hot Stone Fusion strokes

• Massage over Drape

• Massage Under drape

• Hot stone fusion full body routine

• Completion of client treatment card

• Aftercare advice for your  clients

• Introduction to Advanced Hot stone Fusion Strokes

  Cost: £185

  Dates:
  Saturday 16th November 2024
  10am - 6pm

  Course Tutor: Anna Lane

  Venue: The Space, 96 Northease Drive, Hove, BN3 8LH, United Kingdom

Pregnancy Massage

This course will give you the confidence to support a woman during one of the most important and exciting times of her life. This pregnancy massage workshop will give you both practical and theoretical knowledge to provide a safe, relaxing and therapeutic massage to an expectant mother.

Benefits of Pregnancy Massage

• Ease back ache/pain relief: by massaging over acupressure points and stimulating pain relieving hormones (endorphins)

• Swollen ankles – lymph drainage

• Increase energy levels by bringing more oxygen & nutrients to the blood supply

• Stretch Marks: improves elasticity of skin

• Helps to reduce stress hormones (adrenaline) which can impede labour

• Stimulates production of relaxing hormone (oxytocin)

• Can help create a strong, loving connection

What will be covered on the course

• Benefits of Pregnancy Massage

• Safety and contra-indications

• Useful oils

• Full pregnancy massage routine

• Massage during labour

• Acupressure points

Dates:
Saturday 17th May 2025

10am-4pm

£175

Venue: The Space, 92-98 Northease Drive, Hove, BN3 8LH, United Kingdom

 Thermo-Auricular Therapy

Thermo-Auricular Therapy is a complementary therapy that aims to help symptoms associated with the ear, nose and throat.

It involves placing a hollow, cone-shaped tube (or ‘candle’) made of cotton, soaked in beeswax, honey and herbs into the ear canal. This stimulates the ear and is believed to facilitate the removal of excess wax and impurities. Ear candling can promote deep relaxation and helps to relieve stress and revitalise the body.

What do people use ear candling for?

Ear candling is a holistic and complementary treatment - it is therefore not designed to treat/cure any particular ailment. It is a natural approach and many people say they find it helpful for maintaining general health and well-being.

Those who may benefit from ear candling include those struggling with:

• migraines

• hay fever

• anxiety and stress

• post flying and driving pressure

• swimmer’s ear

• asthma

• vertigo

• yeast infections

• colds and flu

• parasites

• itching in the ears

Cost: £175  (includes 1 pair of ear candles)

Dates:

TBC
10am-5pm

One day course including materials and 1 pair of ear candles to use during the day. You will need to provide a client to work on in the afternoon or we can organise one for you. Clients will need to pay £8 for the cost of the candles.

Venue: The Space, 96 Northease Drive, Hove, BN3 8LH, United Kingdom

 Emergency First Aid at Work for Therapists

This 1 day in person course covers what to do in an emergency situation with a child (over 1yr) or adult and is suitable for anyone who wants to receive training in emergency first aid within a smaller, low risk working environment.
By the end of the course, successful candidates will be able to:
• Understand the role and responsibility of a first aider.
• Assess an incident including conducting a primary survey.
• Help a child or adult who is unresponsive and breathing normally.
• Help a casualty who is having a seizure.
• Help a child or adult who is unresponsive and NOT breathing normally.
• Administer CPR including using a defibrillator.
• Recognise and assist a child or adult who is choking.
• Help a casualty who is wounded and bleeding.
• Recognise and help a casualty who is in shock (from severe blood loss).
• Help a casualty with a minor injury.
• Help a casualty with a suspected fracture.
All attendees will receive a course book. Certification is dependent on successful continuous assessment of the student, there is no final exam. Those students who complete the course and are deemed to have reached the required standard are issued with a certificate that is valid for 3 years.

Cost: £90

Saturday, 12 October 2024
10.15am-4.15pm