Reflexolo-chi™ Classes

When several of Gloria’s clients requested that she teach them her unique style of reflexology, her passion for education and teaching was rekindled. She developed and has been offering an in-depth introductory workshop for the past 12 years and a comprehensive 230-hour reflexology (reflexolo-chi) certification course for the past 9 years.

Reflexolo-chi™ workshop

The popular 16-hour reflexology (reflexolo-chi) workshop is offered several times a year in the Ann Arbor area. It is a hands-on, practical approach designed to teach the essentials of a thorough reflexology foot massage to people who intend to use these skills to enhance the well being of their friends and/or family members. (Note: this is not a certification class). During the first part of each class, I will demonstrate the various reflexology hand positions and movements on a volunteer, and then allow you the rest of the period to practice these new skills on one another.

The class size is limited to 10 people. Working with small groups enables each participant to observe the demonstrations up close, and also permits me to spend time with each student individually to help refine his/her techniques.

Classes will meet one day per week for 5 consecutive weeks during the session listed below. The workshop costs $350 and includes written materials and supplies. A $100 nonrefundable deposit is required to reserve your place in the class, and will be applied to the cost of the workshop. Registration is done on a first come, first served basis.

The only prerequisite to this workshop is to receive at least one reflexolo-chi treatment with me prior to registering. If you are interested in signing up, please e-mail or call me to register (734-726-0072).

Reflexology (reflexolo-chi™) certification program: “SOLE TRAINING”

The 250-hour reflexology certification program is intended for students who have completed the reflexolo-chi workshop and are interested in pursuing reflexology as a career. This course expands on the material taught in the workshop and is designed to give students the confidence and competence needed to be successful reflexology practitioners.

It covers both the theoretical and practical aspects of reflexology in depth, with a strong emphasis on human physiology as it pertains to reflexology. Through assigned readings, class presentations and specially designed worksheets that students fill out following their out-of-class practice sessions, students will learn how and why the foot reflex zones feel and respond as they do during illness, and what changes typically occur during healing. Because reflexolo-chi takes a holistic approach to health and healing, the program also teaches the importance of breathing, nutrition, exercise, and stretching to maintain the results obtained from the treatments.

Instruction in the theoretical aspect of reflexology is complemented by a strong focus on the practical skills needed to be a competent practitioner. The organ system discussed in class becomes the focus of the classroom demonstration of where those reflex zones are located on foot. Gloria thoroughly explains how to massage the specific reflex zones, how to sit correctly while doing so, and what the tissue typically feels like in common disorders of those organs. Afterward, the students pair up with one another to take turns practicing and receiving the new techniques. The small group setting allows me to spend one-on-one time with each student to help review or refine the techniques just studied.

The next reflexology certification course is tentatively to begin in January 2012 and will meet weekly (on Wednesday evenings, with several Sunday afternoon sessions too) through the end of October 2012.