Foot Reflexology Massage Course

Reflexology dates back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, India and China, but this therapy was only introduced to the West in the early 20th Century. The origins oldest documentation of Reflexology apparently reach back to ancient Egypt as evidenced by inscriptions found in the physician’s tomb at Saqqara in Egypt (2500-2330 B.C.). The translations of the hieroglyphics are as follows: "Don’t hurt me." The practitioner’s reply:- " I shall act so you praise me. "

In China there is evidence of some form of foot and hand therapy being practiced as long ago as 4,000 B.C., and the North American Indians have practiced a form of foot therapy for hundreds of years.

We cannot determine the exact relationship between the ancient art as practiced by the early Egyptians and Reflexology as we know it today. Different forms of working the feet to effect health have been used all over the ancient world.

Hands and feet are the mirror of all our body organs. By applying pressure to certain points of the foot will help to expel toxins and stimulate the lymphatic drainage systems.

This course will also give you knowledge of anatomy of the body and physiology that is essential aid to all your massage courses.