Training & Events
Upcoming Events
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Date: Saturday 11 September 2010
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Time: 11.00am - 3.30pm
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Event: Annual General Meeting (AGM)
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Location: CBI Conference Centre, Centre Point Tower, 103 New Oxford Street, London, WC1A 1DU
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Description: For further information please look at your June 2010 issue of Reflexions.
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Date: Saturday 25 September 2010 - FULLY BOOKED
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Time: 9.30am - 5.00pm
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Introductory Seminar: Beryl Crane - Auricular Therapy
Please note: seminars are only intended as an introduction to help you decide if you wish to progress further in the subject of the seminar. For qualifications in these subjects, you may need to attend further courses |
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Location: CBI Conference Centre, Centre Point Tower, 103 New Oxford Street, London, WC1A 1DU
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Description: Auricular Therapy (Reflexology of the Ear) Introduction to a powerful approach for balancing body energies. Auricular Therapy is recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO), due to its safety and simplicity.
This seminar and workshop is aimed at the professional practitioner, to provide quality enhancement training which is part of any post graduate education course, this is to ensure best practice at all times for the professional person. It is most important that a practitioners knowledge is updated to augment their skills and techniques.
This workshop is intensive and designed to add to the practitioners performance and proficiency in skill and touch and can be utilised straight away into practice.
When the affected area is pressed during treatment the tendons relax and the blood circulation to the corresponding area improves, enhancing tissue healing and it is said to cause a release within the central nervous system of endorphins which act as natural analgesics or as a counter-irritant to the origional pain.
There will be a practical element to this workshop. |
| What to bring? Notepad, pen and wipes |
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Date: Saturday 16 October 2010
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Time: 10.30am - 5.00pm
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Seminar: Marketing Therapy
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Speaker: Andy Edwards and Tony Edwards
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Location: Hilton Bristol, Woodlands Lane, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 4JF
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| Description: Not all of us want to build a business empire. Some AoR members are happy to provide Reflexology for friends and family – others will have their sights set on world domination! Somewhere between the two sits the majority – happy to find a few more customers and modestly increase turnover. Perhaps that’s you?
If so then you may be interested in a The Marketing Therapy Business Building Seminar to be held in at the Bristol Hilton on Saturday 16th October. The seminar has been specifically designed to help AoR members Attract, Sell to and Keep customers easily and ethically.
Consisting of a full day intensive (but fun!) training workshop, ‘the Marketing Therapy’ seminar will help you understand the difference between being business-focused (actually ‘client-focused’), not just service or product-focused.
You will learn why advertising is low-priority marketing; what people REALLY want from their Reflexologist (probably not what you’re thinking!) – and how to create predictable customer flow almost at no cost.
We establish the true value of your service, and look at techniques to promote your business – without relying on discounts! Also pick up on the 7 mistakes most therapists make - which don’t feel like mistakes! Plus loads more.
Even if you don’t consider yourself a ‘Marketing Person’ or (Lord Forbid!) a ‘Salesperson’, the truth is, all of your talents are useless if you have no-one on whom to carry out your increasing skills. And how fantastic to help more people with their health and wellbeing!
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| What to bring? Pen and paper |
| Who is this best suited to? All members |
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Date: Saturday 20 November 2010
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Time: 10.00am - 5pm
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Introductory Seminar: Gentle Touch Reflexology
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Speaker: Sue Ricks
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Location: Hilton Bristol, Woodlands Lane, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 4JF
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| Description: The presentation will be engaging, useful and have an immediate practical application for the audience. Attendees will leave knowing how to apply practical and energetic techniques that are suitable to use alongside their existing knowledge of reflexology and increase their awareness of Gentle Touch Reflexology. They will acquire fabulous skills that can be applied to people of all ages and be used to develop their work with babies, children and the elderly as well as for existing adult clients. |
| What to bring? Notepad, pen and two towels |
| Who is this best suited to? All members |
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Date: Saturday 29 January 2011
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Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm
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Introductory Seminar: Reflexology for people with cancer
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Speaker: Edwina Hodkinson
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Location: Hilton Bristol, Woodlands Lane, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 4JF
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| Description: This seminar explores some of the issues, surrounding working with people with cancer and those who care for them. The aim of this seminar is to alleviate some of the fears and anxieties that therapist have about working with those with cancer and explores ways of safely and effectively giving a treatment. |
| What to bring? Towel and Cream |
| Who is this best suited to? All members |
| Date: 5 February 2011 |
| Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm |
| Introductory Seminar: Maternity Reflexology - An Introduction |
| Speaker: Rima Shah |
| Location: Apex International Hotel, 31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2HS |
| Description: This engaging seminar will provide attendees with an introduction to this wonderful specialised reflexology treatment, which can be used on women during some of the most important times in their lives. Attendees will be given some theory revision and new maternity theory ideas, giving them a better feel for Maternity Reflexology and how it may work to build their practice. |
| What to bring? Notebook, small towel, wipes and balm or powder |
| Who is this best suited to? All members |
| Date: Saturday 12 February 2011 |
| Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm |
| Introductory Seminar: The Art of Foot Reading |
| Speaker: Jane Sheehan |
| Location: Strand Palace Hotel, 372 Strand, London, WC2R 0JJ |
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Description: Learn the secrets your feet reveal about your emotions and personality with UK’s leading celebrity foot reader, Jane Sheehan. Jane is author of “Let’s Read Our Feet!”, “The Foot Reading Coach” and “Sole Trader: The Holistic Therapy Business Handbook”. Bring along your foot-related questions, wear easy to remove footwear and be prepared to learn not just techniques, but more about yourself too.
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| What to bring? Pen and paper and wear easy to remove shoes. |
| Who is this best suited to? All Members |
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Date: 26th March 2011 |
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Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm |
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Introductory Seminar: Maternity Reflexology - An Introduction |
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Speaker: Rima Shah |
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Location: Cresta Court Hotel, Church Street, Altrincham, Manchester, WA14 4DP |
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Description: This engaging seminar will provide attendees with an introduction to this wonderful specialised reflexology treatment, which can be used on women during some of the most important times in their lives. Attendees will be given some theory revision and new maternity theory ideas, giving them a better feel for Maternity Reflexology and how it may work to build their practice. |
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What to bring? Notebook, small towel, wipes and balm or powder |
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Who is this best suited to? All members |
| Date: 20 - 22 May 2011 |
| Timings: Friday 10.00am - 5.30pm Saturday 8.30am - 5.30pm Sunday 8.30am - 4.30pm |
| Reflexology Summer School: Harrogate |
| Speakers: Lynne Booth, Tony Porter, Jenni Grant, Gill Thomson, Peter Lund Frandsen and Dorthe Krogsgaard, Tracey Smith |
| Location: Harrogate Majestic Hotel, Ripon Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 2HU |
| Description: The Summer School will include practical sessions on VRT, ART, Maternity reflexology and back and spine issues and much more including a room to exchange reflexology treatments and a chance to meet and discuss ideas with other reflexologists. Accommodation is not included. Lunch will be provided. By attending this event you will gain 20 CPD points. |
| What to bring? Couch/chair if possible, towels and reflexology supplies. |
| Who is this best suited to? All members |
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Date: Saturday 11 June 2011
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Time: 9.30am - 4.00pm
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Introductory Seminar: Neurological control of the body with Facial Reflexology
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Speaker: Lone Sorensen
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Location: Strand Palace Hotel, 372 Strand, London, WC2R 0JJ
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| Description: Facial Reflexology sorensensistem tm is a therapeutic method which distinguishes itself by acting on the Central Nervous System and the brain – an effective therapy for neurological problems and different types of brain injury. |
| What to bring? Towel, Oil (for face), hair band |
| Who is this best suited to? All members |
| Date: 1 - 3 July 2011 |
| Timings: Friday 10.00am - 5.30pm Saturday 8.30am - 5.30pm Sunday 8.30am - 4.30pm |
| Reflexology Summer School: Torquay |
| Speakers: Lynne Booth, Tony Porter, Jenni Grant, Gill Thomson, Peter Lund Frandsen and Dorthe Krogsgaard, Tracey Smith |
| Location: The Grand Hotel, Sea Front, Torquay, Devon TQ2 6NT |
| Description: The Summer School will include practical sessions on VRT, ART, Maternity reflexology and back and spine issues and much more including a room to exchange reflexology treatments and a chance to meet and discuss ideas with other reflexologists. Accommodation is not included. Lunch will be provided. By attending this event you will gain 20 CPD points. |
| What to bring? Couch/chair if possible, towels and reflexology supplies. |
| Who is this best suited to? All members |
| Date: Saturday 9 July 2011 |
| Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm |
| Introductory Seminar: Q. Who practises nutrition? A. Everyone who eats! Every day! |
| Speaker: Lorraine Perretta, Nutritional Consultant, BANT |
| Location: Strand Palace Hotel, 372 Strand, London, WC2R 0JJ |
| Description: This one day workshop focuses on how nutritional therapy plays a role in overall health and is a natural partner for all complementary therapies. It will be of particular interest to reflexologists who want to know the answers to the questions: What is nutritional therapy? How can nutritional therapy help me / my clients? What happens during a nutrition consultation? What’s happening to our food? Do people really need to take vitamin supplements? The day will cover how nutritional therapy helps to rebalance body systems covering digestion, immunity, hormones as well as the nervous system. Attendees will be given useful tools to incorporate into their practice. Each attendee will leave with a personal nutritional plan to put into action. This is a fun and informative seminar for everyone who wants to know about nutrition. |
| What to bring? Notebook and pen |
| Who is this best suited to? Anyone |
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Date: Saturday 24 September 2011
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Time: TBC
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Introductory Seminar: Reflexology for Pregnancy
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Speaker: Susanne Enzer
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Location: Strand Palace Hotel, 372 Strand, London, WC2R 0JJ
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| Description: Reflexology has become one of the most popular complementary therapies used by women during pregnancy. It is my belief that reflexology is second to none for pregnancy care. As a natural therapy it naturally compliments the natural occurence of child bearing. |
| What to bring? Pen and paper |
| Who is this best suited to? All Members |
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Date: Saturday 8th October 2011 |
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Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm |
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Introductory Seminar: Finger Free Reflexology |
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Speaker: David Wayte |
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Location: Hilton Bristol, Woodlands Lane, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 4JF |
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Description: David Wayte will be giving an introduction to Finger Free ® Reflexology, which is designed to give a full and deep treatment to your client without unnecessary strain or stress to the fingers and thumbs. This unique, radical, new technique aims to help extend your working life, and open up a whole new way of working on the feet. Finger Free® Reflexology utilises areas of the hand and wrist to give effortless, deep treatment to your client's feet. Finger Free® also draws on the principles of Zone Therapy and Meridians, in order to enhance the healing power of classical Reflexology. If you enjoy giving Reflexology treatments, but find that after a few clients, your fingers are beginning to ache, then Finger Free® could be just the answer you have been looking for. The techniques used in Finger Free® Reflexology reduce wear and tear on the finger joints and, therefore, assist in extending your working life. Finger Free® Reflexology can also be helpful for reflexologists with carpal tunnel syndrome and/or double jointed fingers. Because the techniques are so different, and because the pressure applied is less, this new form of Reflexology has the potential to become a 'career saver'.
If you are lucky enough to have strong hands and, as yet, don't experience any signs of finger strain, Finger Free® Reflexology still has the advantage of offering your clients a different style of treatment, enabling your treatments to remain fresh, varied and interesting. |
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What to bring? Towel, oil/lotion and wet-wipes |
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Who is this best suited? All Members |
What to bring? Towel, hairband and face cream
Who is this best suited to? All members
