Maternity Reflexology Course

Requirements -  This course is for Qualified Reflexologists who have already achieved a recognised certificate in Reflexology and Anatomy and Physiology
Reflexology is very relaxing and can help with stress related symptoms. Most women sleep well following a treatment and many report a sense of wellbeing. Although relaxing many women report feeling energised. Other benefits include help with headaches, constipation, backache and symphasis pubis pain.
Reflexology can be used safely throughout pregnancy; Reflexologists will take a full history to ensure that it's safe and appropriate to carry out a treatment. The first trimester is a time when there are huge changes in hormone levels as well as anxieties and concerns about the changes that are going to happen.
Content:
✨Introduction
✨Course Objective
✨Brief History of Reflexology
✨What is Maternity Reflexology
✨Use of Reflexology during Pre-conception, ✨Miscarriage and Pregnancy
✨Benefits of Pre-conception Reflexology
✨Benefits of Reflexology after a Miscarriage
✨Benefits of Pregnancy Reflexology
✨Use of Reflexology to assist Labour and its benefits
✨Use of Reflexology Post-Natal and its benefits
✨Client Consultation procedure
✨Consultation Form
✨GP Referral Letter
✨Contraindications and Client’s expectations
✨How to prepare for the treatment
✨Hygiene and Professionalism
✨Preparing your work area
✨Your working environment
✨Health & Safety
✨Health & Safety for COSHH Regulations
✨Industry Regulations
✨Professional Ethics
✨Insurance
✨Data Protection/GDPR/Client Confidentiality
✨Risk Assessment
✨Code of practise for Therapists
✨Marketing
✨Aftercare Advice
✨Anatomy & Physiology relevant to this treatment
✨The different Reflexology treatments and routines before, during and after Pregnancy