Just completed my first weekend reflexology!

[Raul]

Hello all

Well i am currently doing an intensive reflexology course and IHM with ITEC.

Just completed my first weekend of reflexology today. I supposed i feel panic and worry. Mainly due to the fact i have to get 40 case studies in 6 weeks, plus the 9 for the IHM. (i also work Fulltime!)

This weekend i have learnt how to carry out a therapy session and contraindications.
To be honest i did not feel very confident. I couldn't feel much whilst doing the therapy e.g no grittiness etc.

Is it normal to feellike thiswhen you fist start?

I also have no chair or couch to work on, so i dont know what i can use for my model clients. I expect i will be going to their houses to do the sessions.

I think i was putting my expectations too high, so maybe thats why i feel a bit deflated.

Is anyone else starting a therapy?

i am a very newbie to all this so i am a little unsure as to what i should be looking for.

On a positive note, my client who was another student, said that i had a very good touch. And she could really feel me working her whole body. But i felt very little!! is this normal??????

if anyone could offer some advice i would be really grateful

Thanks

 

[qbsokrgx]

Hiya :0)
I too felt and still feel overwhelmed by the number of case studies needed for my course, 65 by June, and I don't work full time so can understand your fears! lol But its a case of just plugging away at it I think, fitting it in where you can! A class mate of mine says he has begun to invite couples over for dinner and then gives each of them a treatment as well, that way he can get 2 at a time! Worth considering!

I too can't yet feel all the differences and textures and crunchieness/bubbling/ popping etc but I am assured it will come in time as you get used to the variety of feels of feet, so don't dispair! :0)

Keep smiling! :0)
Jo

 

[Squirsh]

hi jo

thanks for replying. Its good to know that i am not alone!

Yes 65 is a lot of case studies to have to complete!

I guess you are right, to keep plugging away at it. its just such a lot to do and stressful!!

Keep in touch and let me know how things go!

 

[yoma_yomy_yoma]

Hi My goodness that is a heck of alot of case studies - I am doing Reflexology Dip through Preston Therapy Centre - they are fab - home study course and you go in for an intense weekend and also your exam and have minimum 30 hours study - hands on work - this has to include 3 case studies min at 6 treatments each. I thought that was alot to fit in ........but I have from 3 months to 3 years to complete it - i started in Oct and finish 23rd March - so I have done mine in 5 and a half months - I did it quickas I have lots of others to fit in too!

It is daunting but i thought 30 would be too much and I would never get it done- I am at 28 hours - I have one treatment to do tonight and one Thursday and I will be over my 30 hours then!! There islight at the end of the tunnel.
Good luck it does get easier.

 

[Misty]

With regards grittiness etc, believe me you will feel it over time. The more you do the more easily you will spot grittiness, popping etc straight away. People's feet are different so it depends who you are working on. I used to my family and one or two of them had no grittiness - I used to think 'Where's is the grittiness?!' My feet are full of grittiness! Also remember to go slowley over areas that's how you spot it - if you go too fast you can miss it sometimes. Always try the shoulder area - my children have grittiness there - so I guess that is a common place to get grittiness - so try different people in that area and you will pick it up. Good Luck - I remember doing all those case studies it was tough!

 

[gars]

When I did my first weekend of reflexoloyover a year agoI was just the same as you and thought Oh Me GOD!!!! what have I done as found it all very daunting but then spoke to class mates and they all felt the same, which made me feel a bit better, it is alot to complete in a short time, but I am sure you will do it.
I like you couldn't feel anything and thought I was rubbish but as you have been told it does really come together over time and you will feel the popping, gritty, hot spots, hard spots and lots more so hang in there and good luck...

 

[Miniver]

Hello

thanks for all you advice and support. I am about to have my next weekend of courses. This includes business awareness.

I have completed 14 case studies so far. I am still not able to find the reflexs well and i am still having problems finding 'grittiness' etc.

i am feeling a bit drained to be honest, and my confidence is lowering. I am hoping that the course this weekend will pick me up a bit and that i find that i am doing all the right things.

Cheers

 

[Red Hott]

Don't worry!! All you need is a little boost and i'm certain this weekend will give you that. It will be great to be able to chat with like minded peeps and i bet loads will feel exactly the same as you. You've done so well to get 14 case studies in!The more you learn, the more confident you feel, the better you'll be!Definately have a chat with your tutors about your concerns, they're bound to recap what you learned previously.

Have fun and good luck.

x

 

[Edward K]

First of all grats on getting through your first weekend. Couple of points.

Not feeling much - There are a few possible reasons for this:
-your client might be healthy, therefore precious little to feel
-your fingers are new to this and the sensitivity will build up in time
- You're just starting and with any new client you should use a lighter pressure and have done this

Your confidence will come in time, it's a huge learning curve if it's the first thing you're doing (well this and IHM), but as the case studies progress, you'll feel more at ease and your perception will grow.

Chair /Couch - Number of ways to get around this - Not ideal but some are more relaxing than others.
- Bed
- Sit them on a dining chair with a dining chr turned to the side and you sitting on another one facing them
- Them on a chair with their feet on a pouffe / footrest
- Beanbag
- Lie them on a sofa with their legs hanging over the edge
- Client sat on a desk with feet to the edge and you on a chair (did this at college)
- Reclining deckchair
- Any other reclining chair

Obviously some are more appropriate than others. My other half had to muddle through. I had a couch already but some had to cope with their feet on a footrest.

Case studies - 40 in 6 weeks is a bitsteep but doable. Trick I used was to ask all the ladies where my mum lived if they wanted treatments, gave them an hour slot each and did 5 a night 9. They stuck pretty well to the time as they knew others were waiting.Got 60 down in less than 10 weeks. Grab all your guests, neighbours anyone.It worked a treat! If you can get a group then that's best and grab the feet of anyone you live with as often as you can. Babies are good cause you c

 

[luiselbatigol1981]

TJG - can you tell me how you found Preston Training Centre, I am starting reflexology course again as my previous school was really unprofessional turning up late, not having the correct handouts etc - very poor for £600 to be honest. I don't feel confident so am going to PTC to get better knowledge etc. The tutors sound lovely, I am impressed but also wary - Can you recommend where to stay around there - any thoughts would be great from you - many thanks Love Sue x

 

[AlvTaboaaa]

Hi, I started my reflexology course in January and so far I have only felt something in one person, that was crystals between the big toe and the next one! Maybe all the others are soooo healthy and releaxed!! I am not too worried as I am sure it will come with experience. Re the chair situation, we bought lafumas at our course for £79.00, but someone has just posted note about chairs and Woolworths have one identical to our lafumas for £39.00 instead of £79.99. These are sooo comfy might invest in another just for the garden and they fold flat and are quite light. good luck,
Lynda