CHFO: Chinese Foot Massage

CHFO: 'Chinese Foot Massage'

This 1-day Course is one of our 'Guest' Courses written by Su Hagan, whose role as International Chair of the IFPA took her to many different countries including China and Hong Kong. Su is very well-travelled as she lived in Nepal for many years and now takes groups of people on Therapy Trips to Nepal and the Far East.

In Chinese foot-massage each spot in the sole of the foot corresponds to an internal organ in the body. The energy called 'chi' flows upwards through conduits in the foot throughout the rest of the body. Chen Hong, Vice-director of Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine University's Human Function Department, says feet are an important, but often ignored, part of the body.

This is becoming a very popular therapy and Su predicts that Chinese Foot Clinics will be opening in London shortly.

Traditionally, the massage begins with the pleasurable soaking of the feet in a wooden barrel or foot bath containing a liquid medicine chosen specifically for the client. The heated medicine warms the feet. After the client's feet have been rested and refreshed, the masseur or masseuse spreads a thick layer of lotion on the feet and calves and then rubs and kneads every point of the soles.

Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine suggest there are 62 reflection points, which correspond with different parts of the body, on the soles of the feet.

'Since the feet are the furthest part of the body from the heart, acid metabolises in the blood, which causes unused calcium and other organic substances to settle on the feet, where they form tiny air bubbles and nuggets', says Chen. This can be very painful and be the cause of poor posture and bad walking habits. The situation and the disease can become chronic, causing further pain and possibly psychological problems - due to immobility. Applying pressure on the points will help remove harmful matter. It is also a good way to prevent illness.

Requirements: Massage (or Reflexology) and Anatomy & Physiology are pre-requisites. Please bring a foot spa (available inexpensively from good chemists or 'Argos' type stores), 2 mid size towels and 4 small towels with you. Specialised Herbs for the foot baths will be available for purchase from the Tutor for home use.

Topics addressed during the Course include:

* Assessing Foot-problems

* Choosing the correct blend of herbs

* Foot Baths

* Performing a Foot-massage

* Pressure points on the feet

* Cautions & Contra-indications

Please note that this Course is a:

Post-graduate qualification course, during which the student is assessed for competence. Subject to the student already holding an appropriate therapy qualification, the assessment being satisfactory and the approval of the students' Governing Body and Insurance Company, it can be added to your list of qualifications.

Please note that on all 'Certificate of Qualification' Courses students are assessed either by Continuous Assessment, Case Studies or Examination.

Many Associations accept our Courses for CPD including the IFPA (6 Category A Points) and CThA Post-graduate qualification (5 CPD credits).

Certificates of Qualification are awarded to successfully completing Students.

If you would like to attend this Course but cannot attend on any of the Course-dates listed, please let us know and we will inform you as new dates are scheduled.

Date	Location	Cost


15 Sept 2008 24 Sept 2008	Ash, Surrey Barrow-in-Furness	£90 £90

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