Through this two day workshop, students will learn the basics of Foot Reflexology. The class briefly touches on common theories of Reflexology. Students will learn locations of the reflexes on the feet. They will learn relaxation techniques and specific thumb and finger walking techniques for stimulating common reflexes. Students will learn a short routine that can be practiced on clients, friends, and family.
Course Objectives:
- Identify what reflexology is, how it works, its effect on the body, and its purpose
- Demonstrate effective reflexology techniques
- Demonstrate effective sanitation and hygiene practices when performing foot reflexology
- Identify the reflex points and their correlation to the body.
About the Instructor:
Juliebeth Mezzy is a Board Certified Reflexologist and Massage Therapist. For 25 years she has maintained a private practice in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She has been teaching Reflexology for the last 17 years at massage schools in the Hampton Roads area. In addition to Reflexology, Julie has also taught chair massage, swedish massage and kinesiology. In 2015, she won an award for Educator of the Year, through the Alliance for Massage Therapy Education.
Julie has served on the Board of Directors of several organizations including her state association, the Reflexology Association of Virginia. Her goal is to bring Reflexology to the world by promoting its joys and benefits to all people she meets.
Juliebeth says “Reflexology chose me to do this work.” Starting out in Massage Therapy, her instructor told her she spent too much time on the hands and feet!
Her classes are fun, so much so that she actually guarantees that participants will have a blast while learning.
